Research Professional-Limited Term Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Research/Development

Job Title and Location

Job Title:

Research Professional-Limited Term

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Job Summary

The Research Administration Professional oversees research projects and laboratory operations. This role ensures compliance with funding and institute policies, manages research workflows, lab logistics, and safety protocols, coordinates resources, improves lab processes, and supports data accuracy and regulatory requirements to help achieve effective research results.

Responsibilities

Lead the administration and oversight of complex research projects, including grant application management, compliance monitoring, and financial reporting aligned with sponsor and institutional guidelines.

Coordinate laboratory operations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and workflow optimization to ensure a productive and compliant research environment.

Develop, implement, and monitor research project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, anticipating and mitigating potential challenges to maintain project momentum.

Ensure rigorous adherence to institutional policies, federal, state, and local regulations governing research activities and laboratory safety standards.

Maintain and audit comprehensive records of research activities, funding sources, regulatory compliance, and laboratory protocols.

Design and deliver training programs on research administration, laboratory safety, compliance best practices, and policy updates to research personnel.

Serve as a primary liaison between faculty, researchers, funding agencies, institutional departments, and external partners to facilitate collaboration and streamline communications.

Organize and lead research-related meetings, workshops, and symposia to foster knowledge exchange, compliance awareness, and operational excellence.

Evaluate research and laboratory operations to identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and implement solutions that enhance overall research productivity and compliance.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Associate's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

Two or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Current AAUS (American Academy of Underwater Sciences) Scientific Diver certification and eligibility to conduct scientific SCUBA diving operations.
Availability and willingness to travel internationally for extended field deployments (ranging from several weeks to multiple months) throughout the Caribbean and southern tropical Atlantic regions.
Demonstrated experience conducting field research on coral reef ecosystems, including underwater data collection, ecological surveys, and experimental studies.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, preferably with an emphasis in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Strong skills in data organization, management, and quality control for field and laboratory research projects.
Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis of experimental data, including experience with quantitative ecological datasets and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SPSS, or similar).
Experience integrating field and laboratory research activities, maintaining detailed records, and contributing to scientific reports, publications, or presentations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in remote field settings and multicultural research environments.

Salary and Benefits

Proposed Salary Pay Range: $35,568-$41,600/yr.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.
Location:

Atlanta, GA
Limited Term Position
This is a 12-month, limited-term position and is subject to the availability of funding thereafter. All employment and assignments are contingent upon funding, business needs, and performance. Georgia Tech retains the right to terminate this assignment at any time for cause or for convenience; in either case, payment will be for hours/days worked prior to termination. Any decision to renew will be based on funding and performance.
Background Check:
The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening.

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