Research Associate - Part Time

Overview

Augusta University is Georgia s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. The position supports health policy research projects led by Principal Investigator Blake McGee, with responsibilities in managing day-to-day project tasks, data collection, communication with team members and partners, and preparation of research reports, grant applications, presentations, and manuscripts.

• Assist with research participant recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent. Conduct behavioral and biological data collection, which may include medical record review, participant interviews, and supporting the development and analysis of surveys or interview guides.
• Provide support with data analysis tasks as needed.
• Support the conduct and management of research projects, including outreach to prospective partner organizations, ensuring research compliance, adhering to protocols, and protecting human subjects.
• Database creation and management, documentation, expense reporting, training and providing feedback to research assistants, and maintaining communication and follow-up with team members and project sites.
• Assist with the preparation of research funding applications and dissemination of research findings. Conduct comprehensive literature searches and reviews, retrieve and summarize relevant literature, and prepare conference abstracts, presentations, posters, and manuscripts.
• Support the timely progress of research projects, including preparation and submission of reports to funding agencies. May involve local and occasional state or regional travel.
• Perform additional duties related to the position, including clerical tasks, correspondence, bibliographies, travel arrangements, and ordering supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Master s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related natural, life, health care or materials science with experience in research, basic science or clinical laboratory work; or a
Bachelor s degree in the same fields with at least three years  research and/or clinical experience.

Certifications
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Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) highly desirable.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift: Days/M-F (0.40 FTE)
Pay Band: 8
Salary minimum: $18,160; salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range.

Recruitment Period: 2/3/26 Until Filled

Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Tuition assistance may be available after six months of full-time employment.

All selected candidates must pass a background check prior to starting. Depending on the role, a credit check, motor vehicle report, or proof of degree/courses may be required. All employees must protect the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information in line with cybersecurity policies.

This position supports a customer-friendly environment and superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is tobacco-free.

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

Consider applying by tailoring your resume to the position. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role. For application instructions, visit the Augusta University careers page: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).&Action=U