Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS03787PWorking TitleResearch Professional IIIDepartmentFACS Community Food & Nutrition EdAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websitePosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timeFull TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule Information

Monday – Friday, 32 hours per week. Some weekend testing.

Advertised Salary$40,577 - $46,663Posting Date08/19/2019Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date09/01/2019Special Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of VacancyAthens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification TitleResearch Professional ADPay GradeFLSAExemptJob FamilyResearch And LabFTE0.80Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is preferred.

Position Summary

This employee will support the Bone and Body Composition Laboratory in the processes of a randomized controlled trial. They will lead to the development and implementation of study protocols and manage tasks related to experimental research design, strategic participant recruitment and retention, assessment of compliance and safety, implementation of quality control steps, data analysis, preparation of progress reports, and managing staff members as well as graduate and undergraduate students. This employee will be at the center of every decision of this project, and will be the source of guidance for the principal investigator, staff members, and graduate students.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Experience with pediatric clinical trials, collection of clinical data, and familiarity with the administrative requirements, study management, nutrition science, and budget management components of a RCT. Experience writing grants and peer-review publications. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with professional collaborators (including MDs) and the public, including parents and their children.

Physical Demands

Primarily office work. Siting for long periods of time. Visiting different community locations to facilitate recruitment. Lifting 25+ pounds.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?YesDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, or patient records)?YesCredit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Provides leadership and makes decisions regarding the organization and coordination for randomized clinical trials (RCTs), including recruitment, screening, testing, and participant retention and compliance. Facilitates strategic decision making/protocol development which will prioritize the safety and anonymity of the participants while supporting the mission of the project in the most efficient way.

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Managing inventory and supplies.

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Creates study-related documents such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports.

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Updates internal databases, tracking systems and project plans with trial-specific data.

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Manages staff member (research professional I), coordinates activities with other staff members and manages graduate students.

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Assists with grant applications.

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1. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation