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Position Number: 3691482
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Research Associate

Augusta University

Job ID
247982

Location
Augusta University

Full/Part Time
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary
Regular

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 9,000 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.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the Nephrology trainees and residents with case reports, literature reviews as well as QI protocols. This position will work with the PIs & Co PIs to develop studies that evaluate the effectiveness of existing and new therapies on patient outcomes. This position will also assist fellows and faculty with data reduction and manuscript preparation in related to diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy, Kidney Transplant outcomes within the Nephrology Division at AU.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assists the Nephrology Trainees and Residents rotating through the division with design and development of feasible projects (case reports, literature reviews, QI protocols) that can be completed within the 2 years of Fellow's Training.

Work with PIs and Co-PIs in General and Transplant Nephrology to develop studies that evaluate the effectiveness of existing and new therapies on patient outcomes.

Assist Fellows and Faculty / PIs with data reduction and manuscript preparation for existing projects related to diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy, Kidney Transplant outcomes within the Nephrology Division at AU.

Work with investigators in collaborating institutions (University of Florida, Jacksonville) to identify potential new marker(s) of ON and HTN nephropathy

To assist with the development of education material supporting Core ACGME educational goals in area of infection management in CKD, ESRD and transplant medicine

Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in research, basic science or clinical laboratory particularly clinical trial research. ORBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and a minimum of three years research and/or clinical experience; previous supervisory experience. CITI Training Certificate on Good Clinical Practice and Human Subject Protection (FDA regulated research).

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; Monday - Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Grade: R14
Salary: Minimum $36,197/annually - $40,000/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 8/16/22 - 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 Requirement Retirement), 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 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 the course of 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! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

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

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, please 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=247982&PostingSeq=1