Research Associate, Clinical Research, Medical Science

Augusta University is a public academic health center in Georgia, dedicated to research, education, and patient care.

Under the supervision of the Investigator and Nurse Manager, this position performs research activities, including carrying out research objectives, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines, providing technical support to investigators and Nurse Manager, and serving as a liaison between the institution and the sponsor.

• Implement established quality measures to assure compliance.
• Update and maintain databases in support of clinical research.
• Recruit and obtain informed consent from patients and control subjects that meet enrollment parameters, adhering to HIPAA laws.
• Maintain related clinical research documents (e.g., case report forms, IRB information, adverse events, protocol changes, drug dispensing logs, regulatory binders, and source documents).
• Order and maintain study-specific materials such as supplies and drugs; maintain study logs per protocol.
• Collect study-specific tasks such as monitoring vital signs, weight, ECGs, phlebotomy, etc.

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area, plus experience in research, basic science or clinical laboratory, particularly clinical trial research.

OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the same fields and a minimum of three years research and/or clinical experience.

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, multi-tasking, organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and other computer software/databases.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records and make independent decisions.

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours likely required for an exempt level position). Pay Band: B8. Salary Range: $45,400 - $56,700 annually. Pay commensurate with qualifications within the established range. Recruitment Period: 11/18/25 - Until Filled.

Benefits for eligible full‑time employees include health, dental, life insurance, teachers retirement or optional retirement plan, earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees with more than 6 months employment may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check before starting. Depending on duties, a credit check for positions of trust or approved departmental purchase card usage may be required. Motor‑vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires:
Final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Foreign‑trained candidates must provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees must ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

This position promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑and family‑centered care institution, a tobacco‑free environment, and prohibits tobacco use on all campuses.

Augusta University is a proud equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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