"Research Assistant - Clinical Trials Office"

Job Summary

This position will complete data entry, handle biohazards, schedule study visits, perform office duties, audit and travel.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Data entry into Microsoft Excel or access and 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 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.
• 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, 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 aseptic techniques in the Operating Room but limited only according to the research protocol. May be required to travel to an outside health facility. Audit other research assistants. Properly store study medications.
• Perform all other 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'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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience utilizing databases, operating systems, and spreadsheets. Basic Life Saver certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & 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 and follow directions. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required). Salary Range: $17.88 - $17.95/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. 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.

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