Research Operations Coord

Location

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

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 Operations Coordinator is responsible for mediating the operations of the GCC Biorepository, including maintaining adequate reagent and instrument inventory, supporting the administrative functions for BRAG‑Onc and regulatory protocols in the biorepository and interface with the IRB and other regulatory entities to maintain regulatory compliance.

• ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT:
  Supervise dedicated and ancillary biorepository personnel in general biorepository functions. Orient and direct staff in acquiring, registering, de‑identifying, storing, tracking and re‑distributing biospecimens (blood, tumors or other tissues and their derivative products) to faculty investigators who conduct IRB‑approved biomedical research. Work effectively with other members of the biorepository team and ancillary lab personnel. Liaise with staff in other laboratories and other research core facilities, research scientists and administrators to promote efficient, safe biorepository function that complies with all relevant regulatory procedures with special emphasis on environmental and laboratory safety.
  
  Coordinate specimen request applications to TTBRC and communication with PRMC.
• DATABASE COLLECTION:
  Oversee the collection of clinical information and its entry into appropriate databases. Maintain patient confidentiality and act as honest broker for the Biorepository IRB. These duties include team‑based support for implementation of new informatics resources and interface software applications.
• IRBNET‑STUDY COORDINATOR:
  Handle all IRB issues for studies 611107 Tissue, 611132 Bone Marrow for Tumor Bank, CDC Sickle Cell study and Covid
  19 study. Submit submissions to IRB (renewal of studies, adding or deleting new personnel) and maintain regulatory binders.
• BRAG‑ONC PROCESS CONTROL:
  Interface with counterparts at BRAG‑Onc sites and assist with process control at BRAG‑Onc sites. Assist external BRAG‑Onc member sites with consent, procurement, and shipment of annotated samples to the central BRAG‑Onc repository at AU.
• SPECIMEN TRACKING:
  Track donor consents, making sure all specimens distributed have a corresponding consent. Working with CTO on getting consents for donors. Updating clinical trial binders and biorepository study binders. Scanning & filing all BRAG‑Onc & MCG consents and pathology reports. Shipping originals to Augusta Data Storage. Invoice for specimen distribution, use of Aperio Versa slide scanner and Vectra3 slide scanning for researchers through ILAB and regular invoicing.
• OTHER DUTIES:
  Oversee the maintenance and handling of the GCC Biorepository golf cart, including interfacing with staff needing assistance with transportation needs.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university along with experience in research.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and critical‑thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software / databases.

B10

Salary Minimum: $52,500 - $58,146 (salary commensurate with qualifications within the established range)

12/6/24 – Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full‑time benefits‑eligible employees and some of our half‑time (or more) employees.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
• Earned vacation time
• Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
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