Research Assistant

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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 12,000 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.


Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.


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Location

Augusta University

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

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904


College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.


Job Summary

The Department of Urology at Augusta University is seeking a Research Assistant to support implementation of community-based health programs and research studies led by the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include coordinating program activities, assisting with participant recruitment and follow-up, and supporting research operations across ongoing studies, database creation and maintenance, coordination of multicenter observational studies, screening and enrolling participants in prospective clinical trials, and assisting with multiple retrospective research projects. This position will work closely with the Physician Principal Investigator to ensure successful execution of research projects and adherence to study timelines and regulatory requirements.


Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operations
Coordinate day-to-day operations for community-based health programs and ongoing research studies, including scheduling study activities and program sessions, coordinating with clinical teams and community partners, organizing outreach events, managing study timelines, and ensuring successful implementation of study protocols across multiple projects.

Research Participants
Assist with recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up of research participants through clinical sites, community partners, and outreach events. Maintain communication with participants and ensure completion of study activities and surveys.

Research Data
Administer surveys and collect research data for program evaluation and longitudinal studies. Maintain study databases, manage data entry and quality assurance, and ensure accurate documentation of study activities and participant records.

Biospecimen Coordination
Assist with coordination of biospecimen collection, labeling, processing, storage, and tracking in accordance with study protocols and institutional policies

IRB Submissions
Assist with preparation and submission of IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and regulatory documentation. Maintain study regulatory binders and ensure compliance with institutional and federal research requirements.

Multi Center Observational Studies & Clinical Trials
Assist with coordination of multi center observational studies and prospective clinical trials, including communication with collaborating institutions and supporting study implementation.


Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in a research or clinical setting.


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Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, 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 or clinical area.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to use sound judgement and work independently

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills


Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: B5

Salary Range: $17.88/hourly - $21.63/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 6/1/26 - 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. Consider applying with us today!


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 complete 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 judgement and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.


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 everyday 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

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.


How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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