Clinical Trials Research Assistant

University of California

Georgia

On-site

USD 25,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance program

Vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University is hiring a Research Assistant in the MCG Clinical & Trans Sci section to provide clinical research support across multiple studies. The role includes data entry, administrative tasks, patient study scheduling, and occasional procedures under supervision.

The candidate will perform data entry into Excel or Access, assist with EMR data capture, and maintain logs. Responsibilities also include specimen handling, scheduling visits, and coordinating with the research team to

Qualifications

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 experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.
OR
Associate'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' experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B5
Salary: $17.88/hourly - $17.94/hourly
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the 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 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.

Responsibilities

DATA ENTRY: Data entry into Microsoft Excel or access and may also include data abstraction from the electronic medical record into an electronic data capture system. Can be required to learn the electronic medical record system. Check temperatures of the freezers and refrigerators and maintain an accurate log. Orient new research assistants.
ADMINISTRATIVE: Ship blood or specimens in accordance with regulations. Learn how to handle biohazard materials. Screen eligible patients in the electronic medical record system. Answer office telephone. Maintain a study file or binder.
PATIENT STUDY: Schedule future study visits. If trained, accurately measure height, weight, and vital signs in the clinic. If trained, safely draw blood for study laboratories. On certain occasions, can be asked to report during weekends or even after working hours. Help other personnel if needed.
RUN ERRANDS: Run errands in the office, the university and the hospital. Able to maintain patient confidentiality. Work with students in the conduct of a study.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: If needed, will be trained on aseptic techniques in the Operating Room but limited only according to the research protocol. Might travel to an outside health facility. Audit other research assistants. Properly store study medications.
OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.