Job ID: 295553 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary:
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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
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College/Department Information
The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.
Job Summary
This position provides assistance to the research manager to provide research coordination for assigned oncology studies. Responsibilities include working with research manager to become familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures that may include blood drawings and preparing specimens for shipment and testing, reading lab results, collecting and entering study data and preparing and maintaining documents.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Evaluation and Implementation of Clinical Trials Work with research manager to review study protocols, primary disease category, and investigational drug Information; Be familiar with all study requirements; Communicate and plan with the different areas that may be involved in the study (ice, radiology, laboratory services, pathology, patient scheduling, etc.);Work with research manager to setup studies according to sponsor requirements and IRB policies. Adapt study for changes due to study amendments and extensions.
Medical Management Work with research manager to assess general health. Notify research manager and/or Principal Investigator of patient's condition. Meet with Principal Investigators and research manager for management of serious adverse events and/or adverse events, then accurately report them within required time frame to sponsor and/or IRB of record. Schedule any required follow-up procedures for resolution of those events.
Conduct of Study Assist with Scheduling patient visits, laboratory tests and procedures. Under the direction of the research manager and/or Principal Investigator, dispense investigational drugs per protocol and hospital requirements. Work with research managers to obtain laboratory samples, vital signs and perform ECGs when required and assist physicians with physical examinations. Conduct Good Clinical Practices. Responsible for assisting with management of research subject from time of consent through off study visit. Assist with maintaining subjects in long term follow up
Recruitment of Subjects Work with research manager to be familiar with Inclusion/exclusion criteria; Prepare recruitment plan with Principal Investigators; Prepare any advertisements for institutional approval; Prepare correspondence to potential sources for patient accrual; Become the liaison between sources of referral (i.e. clinical staff, community groups, and referring physicians) and Principal Investigator; Screen patients for inclusion/exclusion criteria; Verify informed consent procedures with assistance of research manager and/or principal investigator.
Study Documentation and CRF Completion Help maintain all FDA and sponsor required regulatory documents; Ensure documentation and reporting of required procedures/tests and study information; Accurately complete source documents; Work with research manager and/or data coordinators to accurately complete case report forms and other data entry in a timely manner; Enters patient information into OnCore within time frame per OnCore guidelines. Work with the research manager to complete all reports, including providing the information needed to complete the annual study continuation report required by IRB. Keep up with study accruals for each assigned study.
Other Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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.
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Bachelor'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.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES Excellent customer service, interpersonal, multi-tasking, organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and other computer software/databases.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite often interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records and make independent decisions.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band: B8
Salary Range: $45,400/annually - $48,000/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: 3/3/26 - 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 Retirement Plan), 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!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
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.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
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 their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
