Senior Research Associate-PT

Senior Research Associate-PT (Part‑time)

Augusta University – Augusta, GA.

The position performs advanced administrative and technical work supporting clinical research trials. Manages several large, multi‑center, investigator‑initiated, federal, and industry‑sponsored clinical trials.

• Cell Culture & Clinical Trial Research Protocols:
  Prepares new clinical trial research protocols for IRB submissions, in compliance with all applicable regulations and policies of FDA, DHHS, ICH, state of Georgia, AU and AUMC. Coordinates activities with respective campus departments to ensure successful study execution.
• Regulatory
  
  Activities:
  
  Performs regulatory activities associated with the ongoing management of current clinical research protocols, including protocol amendments, financial disclosure, protocol deviations, protocol departures, adverse events.
• Uploading:
  Responsible for uploading regulatory documents into OnCore and IRBNet. Provides regulatory support to cancer center clinical investigators and clinical staff. Acts as a liaison between clinical trial sponsors (or contract research organization), clinical investigators, and IRB, and coordinates efforts towards the start‑up and ongoing conduction of a clinical trial until close out of study.
• Training
  
  Schedule:
  
  Creates and maintains training schedule for Cancer Center research faculty and staff related to research compliance best practices. Assists with finding and distributing continuing education requirement opportunities. Performs quality control regulatory inspections of cancer center clinical trials to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Other:
  Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related natural, life, health care, social science or materials science and at least two years of experience in research, basic science or clinical laboratory, particularly clinical trial research.
• OR bachelor’s degree in the above fields and a minimum of five years of research and/or clinical experience; previous supervisory experience.

• Clinical Research Professional/Associate certification or equivalent.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/database.
• Detail‑oriented with strong multi‑tasking, prioritization and organizational skills.

Part‑time 0.50 FTE – Days/M‑F. Pay Band: B9. Minimum Salary: $23.46 per hour – $26.39 per hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Recruitment Period: 6/6/25 – Until Filled. Benefits may include health, dental, life, retirement plan, vacation, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, tuition assistance for full‑time employees after 6 months.

• All selected candidates must pass a background check prior to starting.
• Depending on duties, a credit check may be required for positions of trust or purchase card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports required for positions that require driving.
• For faculty hires: proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework required. Foreign‑institution trained candidates must provide credential evaluation.
• Employees must ensure confidentiality, availability and integrity of sensitive information and adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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

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