Research Manager - Translational Research, Medicine

Research Manager - Translational Research, Medicine Job ID: 236906
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: *

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. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at . Location
Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 College/Department Information
The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 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 more than 500 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
Job Posting RefreshAdministrative accountability for leading, managing, developing, supervising, and evaluating all Research Nurses, Study Coordinators, personnel, and supportive research staff in the DOM research unit. Manages and collaborates relationships with leadership members, physicians and research staff in the conduction of clinical research. Assures professional, clinical, and educational excellence in the provision of quality clinical research. Responsible for the hiring, supervising, training, and evaluation of supportive research staff. Collaborates with Grants/Fiscal Managers and designees to develop and maintain a balanced budget. Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leads and Supervises Research Personnel: Assists in selection, orientation and training of new staff. Administers or provides input to performance appraisals, quality improvement plans and disciplinary actions. Schedules staff and distributes work assignments. Monitors work flow and makes appropriate work assignment adjustments. Serves as department educator for research staff. Provides guidance and mentorship as needed for other DOM personnel who may be interested in research.
• Coordinates the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Processes: Responsible for new protocol submissions, amendments, renewals, revisions, adverse events and final reports. Serves as primary contact for sponsor, Contract Research Organization, and necessary AU departments during all study start-up activities, and takes lead on all study preparations.
• Responsible for Contracts and Budget Negotiations: Responsible for negotiations with the sponsor and coordinating finalization of integrated contract and budget with DSPA personnel. In conjunction with Grants/Fiscal Managers and designees monitors budgets to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately. Maintains a balanced budget.
• Participates in Research Meetings: Identify research-related issues and develop appropriate solutions from research meetings. Attends regional and/or national meetings which may require overnight travel. Participates and maintains continuing education requirements with respect to licensure, where applicable.
• Identifies, Evaluates and Recruits Patients into Study Protocols: Independently or in collaboration with principal investigator and/or senior research staff, identifies, evaluates and recruits patients into study protocols. Assures that protocol eligibility criteria are met based on patient's status, and review of the patient's medical records. In conjunction with the principal investigator and senior research staff, participates in the informed consent process as stipulated by federal regulations. Verifies that all required evaluations, procedures and eligibility criteria are met and performed prior to patient entry into study. Maintains protocol, and patient compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Other Duties: All other job-related duties/tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one year directly applicable experience; previous supervisory experience. OR 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; or major coursework completed on a Ph.D. in a related scientific field with two years of progressive grant management, resources management and quality assurance program development experience. OR 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. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentialityDetail orientedExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Mon-Fri (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)


Pay Grade: R16


Salary: Min $41,846 - $58,000/Annually


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


Recruitment Period: 12/7/21 - 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. The primary work location for this position is within the Augusta University Medical Center or other Augusta University Health System Clinic Space and is subject to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines. The selected candidate will be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination or an approved exemption. Your application to this position confirms you are aware of this requirement and agree to provide proof of either COVID vaccination or our organization's approval of a medical or religious exemption. 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. 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
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