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Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

This position is designed to support all research activities and data management functions for the benign hematology programs run through the Augusta University Center for Blood Disorders, including adult sickle cell clinics, adult bleeding/clotting disorder clinics, and the Huisman Hemoglobinopathy/ Molecular Biology Laboratory. This position may also be expected to assist with other clinical operations / customer service roles.

Clinical and research functions supported by this position take place on campus, via telemedicine, and in clinics located across Georgia. Occasional travel may be required.

• Assist with conduct of study visits, including support with the following: Recruitment; Scheduling visits at the Sickle Cell Center end with any research or clinical ancillary services. Preparing for study visits (including source docs, requisitions, equipment, labeling lab supplies, etc.) Performance of research assessments (i.e., vitals, ECG, Quantitative Sensory Testing) Collection of information regarding adverse events and concomitant medications. Assessment of accountability / patient compliance with investigational product. Pick-up / delivery of investigational product to pharmacy. Collection, processing, and shipment of patient samples. Documentation of above. *Note: Inpatient studies may require after-hours work (rare); Study visits may occur at outreach clinics (rare)*
• Assist research team with data collection and management via: Medical records requests and abstraction. Database review. Direct patient interaction; Questionnaires. Completion of research source documents and Case Report Forms (CRFs). Initiation and maintenance of databases; OnCore entries; Registry entries
• Assist research team with regulatory management of research projects, including help with the following: IRB submissions (initial, amendments, Continuing Review, adverse events, IND Safety Reports) Tracking of - All versions of IRB-approved consent documents; Licensure / CV / training for all research personnel. Due date for Annual Continuing Review submission for research projects. Calibrations / maintenance of research equipment. Maintenance of accurate, thorough, and organized regulatory binder - Documentation of all IRB submissions and approvals. IRS-approved consent documents and data collection forms. Current licensure and training records for all research personnel. Documentation of normal ranges of laboratory values. Records of refrigerator I freezer temperature ranges. Correspondence with sponsor, IRB, research team, lab, pharmacy, etc.
• Other research support: including but not limited to: Help assess and maintain inventory of research supplies. Assist with preparation for monitoring visits and audits. Attend research meetings / training when indicated (may require travel). Maintain regular newsletter regarding research activities. Organize research meetings/calls, community outreach activities, and training programs as needed
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned to facilitate clinic and research operations and to promote optimal patient care and patient satisfaction.

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or other natural, life and health care with three years research and /or clinical experience, particularly clinical trials research. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) highly desirable.

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Detail oriented. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

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