Research Operations Coord
About the role
The Research Operations Coordinator is responsible for mediating the operations of the GCC Biorepository, including maintaining adequate reagent and instrument inventory, supporting the administrative functions for BRAG-Onc and regulatory protocols in the biorepository and interface with the IRB and other regulatory entities to maintain regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Supervise dedicated and ancillary biorepository personnel in general biorepository functions.
- Orient and direct staff in acquiring, registering, de-identifying, storing, tracking and re-distributing biospecimens (blood, tumors or other tissues and their derivative products) to faculty investigators who conduct IRB-approved biomedical research.
- Work effectively with other members of the biorepository team and ancillary lab personnel.
- Liaise with staff in other laboratories and other research core facilities, research scientists and administrators to promote efficient, safe biorepository function that complies with all relevant regulatory procedures with special emphasis on environmental and laboratory safety.
- To coordinate specimen request applications to TTBRC and communication with PRMC.
- Oversee the collection of clinical information and its entry into appropriate databases.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and act as honest broker for the Biorepository IRB.
- These duties include team-based support for implementation of new informatics resources and interface software applications.
- Interface with counterparts at BRAG-Onc sites and assist with process control at BRAG-Onc sites.
- Assist external BRAG-Onc member sites with consent, procurement, and shipment of annotated samples to the central BRAG-Onc repository at AU.
- Track donor consents, making sure all specimens distributed have a corresponding consent. Updating Clinical trial binders and Biorepository study binders. Scanning & filing all BRAG-Onc & MCG consents and pathology reports. Shipping originals to Augusta Data Storage. Invoice for specimen distribution, use of Aperio Versa slide scanner and Vectra3 slide scanning for researchers thru ILAB and regular invoicing.
- Oversee the maintenance and handling of the GCC Biorepository golf cart, including interfacing with staff needing assistance with transportation needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university along with experience in research.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Pay Band: B10
Salary Minimum: $52,500 - $58,146
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
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.
- Equal Employment Opportunity
How To Apply
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