"Research Operations Coord"

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT: 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.
• DATABASE COLLECTION: 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.
• IRBNET-STUDY COORDINATOR: As IRBNet-Study Coordinator, handle all IRB issues for studies 611107 Tissue, 611132 Bone Marrow for Tumor Bank, CDC Sickle Cell study and Covid19 study. Submit submissions to IRB (renewal of studies, adding or deleting new personnel) and maintain Regulatory binders.
• BRAG-ONC PROCESS CONTROL: To interface with counterparts at BRAG-Onc sites and assist with process control at BRAG-Onc sites. These duties include assist external BRAG-Onc member sites with consent, procurement, and shipment of annotated samples to the central BRAG-Onc repository at AU.
• SPECIMEN TRACKING: Track donor consents, making sure all specimens distributed have a corresponding consent. Working with CTO on getting consents for donors. 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.
• OTHER DUTIES: 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 Recruitment Period: 12/6/24 - 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. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

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