Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Clinical & Translational Science
Job ID: 281336
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full 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. 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
Augusta University is actively participating in ways to improve the health and lives of the people of our community, our state, and around the world. To do this, we conduct research, a great deal of which is done through clinical trials in humans (known as human subject research). There are many federal requirements that all research institutions must meet in order to conduct human subject research. We have an outstanding, dynamic, and growing group of researchers, administrators, and office staff ready to assist. Our defined strengths lie in the areas of: Conventional clinical trials; Community, population health, social, behavioral, and educational research; Community education; Well-defined research initiation process; Ongoing and continued support for conduct of research; Integrated and technology advanced IT systems to support efficient research processes.
Job Summary
This incumbent will work with the research team on IRB regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with human subject research, improve efficiency, fiscal soundness and to grow CTO clinical research.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtaining required research education certificates and documentation from clinical staff and principal. Investigators to ensure IRB protocol submission is submitted in accordance with all federal rules and regulations.
Work to complete IRB protocol submissions for all new studies, active study amendments and study continuations/renewals from study startup to closeout. As needed, register, and update the Oncore task list.
Assist with review/audit clinical research protocols for compliance with the terms and conditions of the IRB approval and IRB approved sponsor protocol at the time of participant enrollment, sponsor, or grant agreement, governing laws and regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and AU policies/procedures.
Assist and collaborate with internal/external customers during regulatory compliance audits to include responding to management inquiries.
Actively participate in research regulatory meetings and provide suggestions for appropriate solutions.
Attend all study startup, PSIV and SIV meetings as requested.
STUDY STARTUP ACTIVITIES
As requested, assist with the completion of all startup activities.
As requested, provide assistance during regulatory and compliance audits as needed (i.e., gathering documentation as requested, responding to management inquiries).
Assist in training staff as related to IRB protocol submission and required documentation Participate in regulatory meetings as related to all funded studies.
OTHER
Back up for study startup activities.
Back up monitor security requests.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with three years' related experience.
OR
with five years' related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and Electronic Clinical Research Monitoring Systems (OnCore). Knowledge of FDA/EMEA regulations and GCP/ICH guidelines regarding clinical trials; research study regulatory material management; and processes for meeting coordination and task management.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong prioritization, organizational, typing and multi-tasking skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality and make responsible decisions. Demonstrated flexibility regarding job assignments. Must possess a high degree of urgency, self-motivation, integrity, and have a strong work ethic. Ability to manage and respond to a variety of situations in a professional and courteous manner.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday
Salary Range: $20.29 - $23.31/hour
Pay Band: B7
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 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.
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.
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!
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