Research Associate-PT

Research Associate-PT

Job : 277504
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary:

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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 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.

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Location

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

College/Department Information

The Georgia Cancer Center is on a mission for providing industry-leading cancer research and care that benefits patients locally and globally. Our ultimate goal is to eradicate cancer and we are proudly making progress every day. When we say patient care is a priority, we mean it. We assemble custom teams of field experts to address each individual's unique needs.

The research and innovations developed at the Georgia Cancer Center ultimately influence the global network of cancer care. Our team fights for far more than just Georgians. The learnings achieved through the care of local patients has wide-reaching implications for creating tomorrow's standard of cancer care. Through facilitating first-in-the-nation trials and growing a depth of understanding only available through a multidisciplinary approach, the Georgia Cancer Center team is equipped to deliver treatment advancements that will be applied in facilities across the world.

The team offers a proving ground that paves the way for patients in other areas to have access to new options.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining our hematological malignancies registry and in coordinating a project aiming at addressing health disparities across Georgia. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and improve patient outcomes in the field of hematology and other malignancies.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

REGISTRY MANAGEMENT
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• Data Collection and Entry:
  Accurately collect, enter, and manage patient data related to hematological and other malignancies in the registry database.
• Quality Control:
  Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data by performing regular quality control checks and audits.
• Database Management:
  Maintain and update the registry database, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines, including patient confidentiality and ethical standards.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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• Study Coordination:
  Coordinate research studies aiming at addressing the access of women living in rural areas of Georgia and South Carolina to breast and cervical cancer screenings.
• Protocol Development:
  Assist in the development and implementation of research protocols and standard operating procedures. Generating protocols for clinical research and submitting them to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Timeline Management:
  Monitor project timelines and ensure milestones are met according to the study plan.

RESEARCH SUPPORT
:

• Literature Review:
  Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and stay updated on the latest advancements in hematological malignancies.
• Data Analysis:
  Assist in the analysis of registry data to identify trends, patterns, and research opportunities.
• Report Generation:
  Prepare detailed reports and presentations based on registry data for internal and external stakeholders.
• Grant Writing:
  Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and funding applications to support research initiatives.

COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION
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• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians,…