Research Assistant- Clinical Trials Office
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Data entry into Microsoft Excel or Access, may also include data abstraction from the electronic medical record into an electronic data capture system. May 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.
- Ship blood or specimens in accordance to 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.
- 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, may be asked to report during weekends or even after working hours.
- Help other personnel if needed.
- Run errands in the office, the university and the hospital.
- Able to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Work with students in the conduct of a study.
- If needed, will be trained in 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.
- Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Databases, operating systems, spreadsheets & BLS.
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to use sound judgement and work independently.
- Ability to remember protocols, listen and work on feet for the majority of the day.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary: $17.88-$18.75 per hour.
Pay Band: B5
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period
Until Filled.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
- Earned vacation time
- Sick leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months
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.
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
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