Research Assistant

at  Augusta University

ABOUT US

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.
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JOB SUMMARY

The Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care at Augusta University Medical Center is seeking a Research Assistant to participate in a variety of research projects. Current projects involve database creation and maintenance, multicenter observational studies, screening and enrolling patients in a randomized prospective clinical trial, in addition to multiple ongoing retrospective studies. This position will work closely with Physician Principal Investigators in the Division to meet project goals and deadlines.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to use sound judgement and work independently
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

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Screening, recruitment, and obtaining consent/enrollment of patients for participation in research studies.
• Obtaining samples from enrolled patients (training will be provided).
• Ensuring protocol compliance and completion of regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with manuscript preparation.
• Participation in monthly research meetings.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.