Research Associate- MCG Clinical & Translational Science

Clayton State University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Research Associate to enhance the Clinical Trials Office's operations. This role is pivotal in coordinating clinical research trials, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background in the sciences, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of healthcare innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the future of clinical research and patient outcomes. Embrace the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values integrity and excellence.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with 3 years of research experience required.
• Experience in clinical trial research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research trials and manage patient interactions.
• Maintain documentation and complete regulatory paperwork accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry/Biology

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

OnCore Research Data Management System

Greenphire Patient Debit System

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate - MCG Clinical & Translational Science

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 10,500 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 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.

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG’s expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 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 more than 500 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

The Research Associate in this position will provide assistance to the overall functioning activities of the Clinical Trials Office (CTO). The CTO is an interdisciplinary research unit that provides support for physician-initiated, grant-funded, and industry sponsored clinical trials.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

1. Coordination of clinical research trials to include meeting with drug company representatives, screening, recruiting and consenting patients, scheduling follow up appointments, coordinating care with other departments, and performing all laboratory and other tests as required by the protocol.
2. Receive and respond to all correspondence received in a timely manner.
3. Keep investigator informed of patients' condition and provide assistance to investigators in the management of adverse events.
4. Attend meetings, computer trainings and workshops as requested.
5. Complete all reports including the annual study continuation report in a timely manner - accurately communicate all necessary information to patients, families, investigators, sponsor, IRB and institutional entities.
6. Responsible for collection, processing, storage, and inventory of specimens for specific studies, assessing for adverse events, maintaining investigational devices, staff development and completion of regulatory paperwork as required by the FDA, study sponsor, and Institutional policies and procedures for all assigned studies as well as the Annual IRB Continuation Reports and other IRB activities as requested.
7. Maintain all FDA, sponsor, and institutional review board documentation. Obtain and maintain complete source documentation. Accurate and timely completion of all case report forms and other data entry as required by the sponsor and local institutional data management programs.
8. Enter data into the OnCore research data management system as dictated per institutional policy as well as the Greenphire patient debit system.
9. Review study bills received for accuracy ensuring that the correct codes are used and the correct amount is billed according to the billing grid for that study in a timely manner.
10. Adapt workflow to accommodate study amendments and principal investigator directions.
11. Perform all 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.
OR
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; previous supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of Citi Program (Learner group 1 FDA regulated research).
CCRC, CCRA, or CCRP certification is highly desirable; BLS certification is a plus.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work early/late hours, nights/weekends and up to two weeks on call a month.

Ability to work as a team player and adjust daily schedule in order to accommodate patient and investigator schedules.

Able to communicate clearly at all times, convey information in a professional manner which will most often involve sensitive patient data or other information.

Must be able to communicate in non-abrasive manner.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday-Friday. Must be willing to work flexible hours which may include early mornings, after hours, nights and weekends which may include up to two weeks on call per month.

Pay Band: B8
Salary Minimum: $45,400-$45,740.42 annually.
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.

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.

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. Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.