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Advertising/Posting Title Research Center Administrator

Posting Summary

Define, develop, implement, and lead a robust research enterprise consisting of grants, contracts, and a fee-for service account. Perform grant preparation, budget creation and management, protocol development and oversight, quality control and data analysis, and daily supervision of the Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry Research ( LCBR ), including direct supervision of senior staff to manage project timelines and set work schedules and priorities for technical staff. Act as key contact and advisor to outside agencies, including extramural faculty-level investigators, representing the LCBR and making decisions for PIs in their absence. Work in collaboration with LCBR faculty.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Master’s degree in biochemistry, epidemiology, or related field and four to six years’ related experience required including administrative experience working in a clinical laboratory and/or clinical research setting required. Supervisory skills required. Experience in designing and implementing large scale clinical trials and/or epidemiological observational studies including budget building, extramural training, preparing Manuals of Operations, supplying phlebotomy kits, etc. Expertise with spreadsheet and word processing programs, databases, and statistical software programs (e.g., SPSS ) required. Experience with securing grant funding; primarily NIH and AHA ; familiarity with funding source forms.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowlege of UVM financial and administrative systems is highly preferable.

Anticipated Pay Range $110,000-$116,742

Other Information

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Colchester, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 10/08/2025

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Research Prog Admin MG4 X

Posting Number S5778PO

Department Pathology&Laboratory Medicine/55650

Position Number 003056

Percent of Full-Time 1.00

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12

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Documents Needed to Apply

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+ Resume

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+ Curriculum Vitae