Research Info Analyst - Center for Biotechnology & Genomic Medicine
Job ID: 272654
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 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University ' Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
College/Department Information
Established in the summer of 2002, the Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine (CBGM) at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University (AU) was developed to promote interdisciplinary and translational research in Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine with the ultimate goal of promoting predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory (4P) medicine. The Center's research efforts focus on two main areas: Discovery and validation of biomarkers for disease prediction and diagnosis; Pharmacomics and drug discovery for personalized medicine. CBGM is home of four internationally renowned programs in diabetes research: The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young, the Prospective Assessment in Newborns of Diabetes Autoimmunity, the Diabetic Complications Consortium, and the Mouse Metabolic Phenotype Consortium. Additional research programs include autoimmune diseases, transplantation, and cancer. These research programs are supported by an annual extramural funding of approximately $12 million. The center houses several state-of-the-art high throughput and high content facilities for genetics, genomics, proteomics, drug screening and bioinformatics.
Job Summary
The Research Info Analyst will work closely with AU scientists and staff to push forward our vision of open and reproducible research for the Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Centers (MMPC) and Diabetic Complications Consortium (DiaComp). The RIA will have experience and a passion for working with big datasets. The work will be performed in a dynamic environment, working directly with research scientists across the country to evaluate the data generated by the MMPC and DiaComp. Challenges will include dealing with unusual datasets and unique experimental designs and accurately representing them in the consortia websites. The RIA will be trusted to manage relations with researchers submitting data and accurately represent their datasets with a high degree of independence. The RIA should be comfortable working with people and have strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Respond to user requests.
• Perform all other related duties/tasks as assigned.
• Identify and collate new data for inclusion in the database. Produce documentation regarding effective use of the database.
• Maintain quality control and integrity of current and archived data. Assist in the creation of databases and query tools for data mining.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and publications about the research progress
  Collect and analyze information, abstract data into the required format and verify them for accuracy.
• Review submission to the databases for quality and relevancy; Abstract information in the required formats.
• Collaborate with research personnel in collating data for presentations and demonstrations of the database at conferences or other institutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college in the Biomedical Science field; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Biomedical Sciences and a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with mouse metabolic phenotyping, genomics/proteomics technologies or bioinformatics tools.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to work independently with only general supervision. Ability to assess experimental design and data analysis issues. Ability to complete work, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality. Ability to understand scientific literature, experimental procedures and their limitations and current needs of the research community.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Pay Grade: 14
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 candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
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 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!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 272654.
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, 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=272654&PostingSeq=1
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