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.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for and participation in monthly research meetings.
• 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.
• Assist with manuscript preparation.
• All other duties as assigned.

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.

OR

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Some previous experience with social/behavioral science (public health) research is desirable.