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• Assists faculty members (Pis, CO-ls, etc.) and the Research Manager in conducting new, extramurally funded clinical trials and assists in coordinating clinical trial research by preparing human assurance protocols; infonned consent documents, CRFs (case report forms); and other research related documents. Handles submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRBNet and WIRB).
• Performs date collection and entry in oompliance with HIPPA, GCPs, HAC, FDA, and sponsor required guidelines. Serves as patient liaison, schedules appointments, assists with exams, diagnosis, therapeutic procedures and neurocognitlve tests. Perfonns various advanced assessments of research subjects to include the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD). Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus (MINI), Montgomery-Asberg Depression Scale (MADRS), Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID) and the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) among others. Is also responsible for assuring the configuration of actiwatches as well as the downloading of and analysis of actigraphy data. Cooresponds to queries and other actions with the study sponsors. Enters data Into databases, Including data bases such as RedCap.
• Assists in obtaining vital signs, perfonning phlebotomy, processing laboretory sample.
• Assists with application of EEG monitoring electrodes in the context of electro convulsive therapy, and transfers EEG data to online data base. lndependentiy performs pupilometry for the pupillary light reflex. lndependenUy controls software, perfonns artifact redaction and collects measures of heart rate variability.
• Serves as coordinator for the Pis NIH and industry sponsored studies. Coordinates research schedules with various other GRU facilities to include the Clinical Research Phannacy and the Sleep Center. Assists in coordinating and supervising the research activities of students and research volunteers.
• Attends meetings, seminars, etc., related to grant conduct and management Is responsible for generating and disseminating meeting minutes to collaboring sites. Provides analytical writing and training support for special projects.

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in research, basic science or clinical laboratory particularly clinical trial research.ORBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and a minimum of three years research and/or clinical experience.

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Grade: R14

Salary: Minimum $36,197/annually - $45,000/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Requirement Retirement), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

The primary work location for this position is within the Augusta University Medical Center or other Augusta University Health System Clinic Space and is subject to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines. The selected candidate will be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination or an approved exemption. Your application to this position confirms you are aware of this requirement and agree to provide proof of either COVID vaccination or our organization's approval of a medical or religious exemption.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

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