Description

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday- Friday
Some weekends and holidays will be required.
Advertised Salary $42,000-$45,000

Posting Date:

10/03/2024

Open until filled:

Yes

Closing Date:

Proposed Starting Date 12/02/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy:

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Position Information

Classification Title Research Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required

minimum qualifications:

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Preferred Qualifications:

Position Summary
This is a 3-year limited term position. Continuation of employment is probably but not guaranteed.
The search is for licensed/certified veterinary technician to join our clinical trials office to help with recruitment, enrollment, sample collection, and communication associated with ongoing and future clinical trials at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ). Each day, our hospital cares for many patients who are candidates for or participants in clinical trials at the VTH , and the expansion of our team will streamline sample collection for various ongoing and future studies.

Clinical research describes the study of novel assessments, medications, interventions, or other therapies in animals with naturally occurring disease. Animals with various complaints are brought to the VTH for advanced care from specialist veterinarians. If these animals have conditions that match ongoing clinical studies, they can be recruited for studies, and enrolled, following informed owner consent for them to take part. This consent discussion covers benefits and risks of participating in the study as well as the specific study protocol.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Optimal candidate will be a licensed veterinary technician to allow collection of blood and other samples within the state veterinary practice act.
• Possess a genuine interest in clinical research.
• Significant skills in animal handling (assistant level) will also be considered acceptable
• Familiarity with animal handling and sample collection.
• Experience in processing of laboratory samples and following SOP for the processing of samples (e.g./ for DCA isolation, white blood cell isolation, centrifugation, and proper storage of samples).
• Interest in learning FDA approval processes and drug development.
• Attention to detail in sample processing and data recording for pivotal studies run at the VTH .
• Good interpersonal skills supporting interaction with clients, veterinarians, and granting agencies.
• Attention to detail with form completion, working with online data entry software, data capture.

Physical Demands

• Working with small and large animal patients.
• Standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit 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 .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of biological samples from animals enrolled in clinical trials at the VTH .
• Prepare samples according to SOP prior to archiving or storage.
• Promote clinical research and the Precision One Health Initiative.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• Identification of possible study subjects from the hospital patient population.
• Assistance with recruitment of subjects including using social media, registering active studies on appropriate websites, outreach to veterinarians, maintenance of a data base for a bio-archive of collected samples, interacting with clients to assure informed consent for enrollment.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Liaise with granting agencies (e.g., American Kennel Club, Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Morris Animal Foundation.
• Assist with grant writing or budget development, if there is an interest.

Percentage of time 25

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Jon Mochel Recruitment Contact Email jjpmochel@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents