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Location: Augusta University, Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912.
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 This position provides research coordination for assigned oncology studies. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures that may include blood drawings and preparing specimens for shipment and testing, reading lab results, collecting and entering study data and preparing and maintaining documents.
Responsibilities Evaluation & Implementation of Clinical Trials
Review study protocols, primary disease category and investigational drug information;
Familiarity with all study requirements;
Communicate and make arrangements with the different areas of AU that may be involved in the study (ICE radiology, laboratory services, pathology, patient scheduling, etc.);
Set up studies according to sponsor requirements and IRB policies;
Adapt study for changes due to study amendments and extensions.
Recruitment of Subjects
Familiarity with inclusion / exclusion criteria;
Prepare recruitment plan with Principal Investigators;
Prepare any advertisements for institutional approval;
Prepare correspondence to potential sources for patient accrual;
Become the liaison between sources of referral (i.e. clinical staff, community groups and referring physicians) and Principal Investigator;
Screen patients for inclusion / exclusion criteria;
Verify informed consent.
Conduct of Study
Schedule patient visits, laboratory tests and procedures;
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, dispense investigational drugs per protocol and AU requirements'
Obtain laboratory samples;
Obtain vital signs, perform ECGs when required and assist physician with physical examinations;
Conduct Good Clinical Practices.
Medical Management
Assess patient's general health;
Accurately report all adverse events within required time frame to sponsor and IRB;
Notify Principal Investigator of patient's condition;
Provide assistance to Principal Investigators for management of adverse events;
Schedule any required follow‑up procedures for resolution of adverse events.
Study Documentation & CRF Completion
Help maintain all FDA and sponsor required regulatory documents;
Ensure documentation and reporting of required procedures / tests and study information;
Accurately complete source documents;
Work with data coordinators to accurately complete case report forms and other data entry in a timely manner;
Enter patient information into OnCore.
Reports & Financial Documentation
Complete all reports, including the annual study continuation report required by IRB;
Prepare forms and submit Investigational New Drug.
Performs other duties as needed
Performs related work as required.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one year directly applicable experience; previous supervisory experience.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five years progressive grant management, resources management and quality assurance program development experience and previous supervisory experience.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eight years progressive grant management, resources management and quality assurance program development experience and previous supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a health‑related field or life sciences with ten years experience in oncology or clinical research; CCRC certification or eligibility; Oncology Nurse Certification; Knowledge of federally funded projects, industry‑sponsored projects and investigator‑initiated studies.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Detail‑oriented.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software / databases.
Shift / Salary / Benefits Shift:
Days / M‑F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band:
B12
Salary Range:
$62,300 / annually – $75,000 / annually. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period:
12/8/25 – Until Filled
Benefits:
Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. 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.
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 every day 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. Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How to Apply To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=293016&PostingSeq=1
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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 This position provides research coordination for assigned oncology studies. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures that may include blood drawings and preparing specimens for shipment and testing, reading lab results, collecting and entering study data and preparing and maintaining documents.
Responsibilities Evaluation & Implementation of Clinical Trials
Review study protocols, primary disease category and investigational drug information;
Familiarity with all study requirements;
Communicate and make arrangements with the different areas of AU that may be involved in the study (ICE radiology, laboratory services, pathology, patient scheduling, etc.);
Set up studies according to sponsor requirements and IRB policies;
Adapt study for changes due to study amendments and extensions.
Recruitment of Subjects
Familiarity with inclusion / exclusion criteria;
Prepare recruitment plan with Principal Investigators;
Prepare any advertisements for institutional approval;
Prepare correspondence to potential sources for patient accrual;
Become the liaison between sources of referral (i.e. clinical staff, community groups and referring physicians) and Principal Investigator;
Screen patients for inclusion / exclusion criteria;
Verify informed consent.
Conduct of Study
Schedule patient visits, laboratory tests and procedures;
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, dispense investigational drugs per protocol and AU requirements'
Obtain laboratory samples;
Obtain vital signs, perform ECGs when required and assist physician with physical examinations;
Conduct Good Clinical Practices.
Medical Management
Assess patient's general health;
Accurately report all adverse events within required time frame to sponsor and IRB;
Notify Principal Investigator of patient's condition;
Provide assistance to Principal Investigators for management of adverse events;
Schedule any required follow‑up procedures for resolution of adverse events.
Study Documentation & CRF Completion
Help maintain all FDA and sponsor required regulatory documents;
Ensure documentation and reporting of required procedures / tests and study information;
Accurately complete source documents;
Work with data coordinators to accurately complete case report forms and other data entry in a timely manner;
Enter patient information into OnCore.
Reports & Financial Documentation
Complete all reports, including the annual study continuation report required by IRB;
Prepare forms and submit Investigational New Drug.
Performs other duties as needed
Performs related work as required.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one year directly applicable experience; previous supervisory experience.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five years progressive grant management, resources management and quality assurance program development experience and previous supervisory experience.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eight years progressive grant management, resources management and quality assurance program development experience and previous supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a health‑related field or life sciences with ten years experience in oncology or clinical research; CCRC certification or eligibility; Oncology Nurse Certification; Knowledge of federally funded projects, industry‑sponsored projects and investigator‑initiated studies.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Detail‑oriented.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software / databases.
Shift / Salary / Benefits Shift:
Days / M‑F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band:
B12
Salary Range:
$62,300 / annually – $75,000 / annually. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period:
12/8/25 – Until Filled
Benefits:
Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. 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.
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 every day 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. Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How to Apply To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=293016&PostingSeq=1
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