JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
• Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
• May assist in protocol design.
• Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
• Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
• Analyzes and interprets results of studies. Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
• Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
• Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data and prepares charts and graphs.
• Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Creates and maintains a data dictionary and meta data.
• Supports efforts to ensure that data standards are developed and maintained.
• Ensures that the uses of data through reports and queries are accurate.
• Supports business and system re-engineering and architecture development to define future data needs.
• Serves as an organizational consultant on matters relating to databases by providing expertise to assist users in meeting their needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Manage day to day research and programmatic activities as they relate to database development and database management for research projects and programs.
• Generate data reports and materials for site management using SAS.
• Obtain data from various sources, prepare usable datasets, and perform QC.
• Develop creative solutions independently or as part of a team to solve data issues and facilitate study management.
• Maintain, repair, manage, and update databases; provide programming for projects on an ongoing basis.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures with respect to database management and database. development.
• Develop best practices for data collection and storage.
• Conduct basic statistical analyses for epidemiological studies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in data analysis, statistics, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MPH, MSPH or MS in Public Health degree.
• 1-2 years of experience in public health or human subjects research related data management. 
• Very good working knowledge of SAS including combining multiple complicated data sources using SAS.
• Experience with other programming languages such as R a plus.
• Experience in generating SAS-based reports using a variety of methods (e.g., PROC REPORT, macros, ODS) and exporting those reports to other formats such as Microsoft Excel, PDF, and HTML. 
• Experience with web-based survey development.
• Experience using data visualization platforms such as Tableau.
• Experience working with relational databases.
• Knowledge of government projects/functioning.
• Experience with various publicly available datasets.
• Outstanding organizational skills, ability to work with quantitative data, basic understanding of epidemiology and biostatistics, familiarity with epidemiologic/medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently to identify logic flaws, invalid responses, and other issues in web-based survey data and develop solutions for larger team.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once; meet deadlines, familiar with databases, detailed, flexible, able to manage relationships.
• Demonstrated experience contributing data analysis to manuscripts and reports to funding agencies.
• Experience with work related to HIV, sexual and gender minorities, and social/sexual behavior. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a good working relationship on team and multisite studies.

Emory National Primate Research Center:

Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with mechanical aptitude who is familiar with operating & maintaining steam boilers, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community. 

The Division of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Main Station within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full time Stationary Engineer to join our team. Our work consists of maintaining and repairing building equipment in order to provide a safe, healthy and comfortable physical environment to the educational process at Emory National Primate Research Center.

The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and able to perform in adverse environments.  The Stationary Engineer will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with department members and center members. The Stationary Engineer will work to ensure the highest quality of equipment support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, contractors, state inspectors, and other support services.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Ensures safe and efficient operation of steam boilers (up to 350 BHP) and other equipment associated with steam and hot water supply in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards.
• Operates valves and controls and other steam plant equipment to control the flow of air, gas, oil, water and steam while maintaining temperatures and pressures at designated levels in accordance with the American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) instructions.
• Maintains and records entries in logbooks, operating logs, and regulatory reports.
• Reads and interprets OEM Manuals; reads precision instruments.
• Performs minor mechanical piping repairs.
• Overhauls boilers, feed pumps, valves and piping systems. 
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with engineering practices on utility systems.
• Samples, tests, analyzes, mixes and injects chemicals to maintain boiler waterside conditions and blow downs.
• Inspects the steam plant to check meters, charts, pressures and temperatures.
• Maintains steam plant operating logs to record operating conditions and unusual events.
• Ensures a clean boiler room to prevent fire hazards.
• Operates hand and power tools.
• Takes the necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals and materials and power equipment.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Drives utility vehicles to and from work sites and safeguards against vandalism and theft.
• Performs other related responsibilities as required.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma & four years of experience in a multi-boiler high pressure steam plant OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• The ability to obtain a Second Class Power Engineers License issued by the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers, Inc. (NIULPE) within 18 months of employment.
• A working knowledge of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes for power boilers.
• A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• The ability to lift 60 pounds and to bend, stoop and twist.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Five years of experience in a multi-boiler high pressure steam plant.
• Holds a Third Class Power Engineers License issued by the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers, Inc. (NIULPE).
• A working knowledge of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes for power boilers.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

• Evening & weekend work may be required.
• Work environment involves working with biohazardous blood and tissues.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work is normally performed in a typical boiler/mechanical room environment.
• Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STATEMENT: 

Emory NPRC in conjunction with Emory University conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which may include an INA and criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, drug screening, requirement of various vaccinations, and health assessment. Employment is contingent upon a clear background screening.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families according to established practices, policies and procedures within the context of the department's genetic clinics and programs, including, but not limited to, general genetics clinics, metabolic disease clinics, specialty clinics, prenatal/preconception clinics, cancer risk assessment clinics, outreach clinics, Newborn Screening program, Nutrition Program, Lysosomal Storage Disease Program, and Infusion Center.
• Supports genetic laboratory operations through coordination of diagnostic lab testing, result reporting and consultation with patients and clients. Assists with training students, interns, residents, fellows and volunteers. May participate in genetic research initiatives.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• One year fellowship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited ABGC training program.
• Board eligible as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
• Board Certification required within 3 years of hire date in order to maintain employment in this position.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families according to established practices, policies and procedures within the context of the department's genetic clinics and programs including, but not limited to, general genetics clinics, metabolic disease clinics, specialty clinics, prenatal/preconception clinics, cancer risk assessment clinics, outreach clinics, Newborn Screening program, Nutrition Program, Lysosomal Storage Disease Program, and Infusion Center.
• Supports genetic laboratory operations through coordination of diagnostic lab testing, result reporting and consultation with patients and clients.
• Assists with training students, interns, residents, fellows and volunteers.
• Participates in genetic research initiatives as required by program leaders.
• Supports clinical and research initiatives through local, regional or national presentations, publications and teaching opportunities. Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Candidates must have a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or equivalent from accredited genetic counseling program by start date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited ABGC training program.
• Board certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
• One year of experience as a genetic counselor or related experience.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Support the planning and coordination of efforts with healthcare centers in South GA for lupus public health surveillance.
• Abstract medical records data.
• Support the planning and coordination of support programs with clinical care and research teams.
• Data management.
• Designs, implements, and coordinates operational facets of a specific program.
• Develops strategic plans and objectives that ensure the program's continued success, and develops evaluation methods to assess outcomes.
• Conducts program research and ensures that the preparation of mandatory operational, statistical, and financial reports are accurate and factual, and that all reports comply with federal and state regulations and/or institutional policies.
• Designs training programs and materials, conducts training sessions, and represents the program at various conferences, meetings, or seminars.
• May plan, administer, or monitor the program's budget and/or grants, and conduct financial forecasting for the program.
• May develop fundraising programs, including researching and identifying funding sources, and writing and submitting grant proposals.
• Serves as a liaison to and interacts with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program; may write and present speeches.
• Maintains complete and accurate program records.
• May serve on or chair various University committees.
• May supervise program staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and five years related program management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work.  Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Leads a staff responsible for maintaining landscape areas or to facilitate moves, set-ups or special events.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Duties may include constructing, planting, maintaining and repairing new landscape areas or moving furniture and staging materials.
• Other responsibilities may include repairing, renovating, and maintaining athletic fields and other specialized areas.
• May monitor and activate irrigation systems and apply fertilizer and pesticides to landscape areas.
• May drive university utility vehicles to and from work sites. Ensures the proper safeguarding of tools and equipment. Follows necessary precautions in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous materials and power equipment.
• Uses personal protective equipment as necessary. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of related experience including lead or supervisory responsibility for a work crew.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record. Some positions in this classification may require the ability to lift 100 pounds, and to bend, stoop, and twist.
• Positions in this classification may require a Category 24 Ornamental and Turf Control Pesticide Applicators License from the Georgia Department of Agriculture or the ability to receive one within six months of employment.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

This position requires support related to research procedures and data management for a randomized clinical trial in persons with Alzheimer's disease.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Will involve helping to carry out research related procedures, ensuring benchmarks are reached, and timelines are met.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or related field is preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Handles or assists with administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
• Maintains data pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry.
• Assists with patient recruitment.
• Attends study meetings.
• Orders and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Reviews medical records and/or conducts screenings for recruitment of study participants, performs interviews and QOL questionnaires.
• Collects study specimen according to protocol which may include phlebotomy, processing, and preparation for shipping.
• Coordinates services, schedules procedures, creates and maintains case packages, and monitors charges.
• Assists with quality assurance and tracks regulatory submissions.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• (1.) High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience
• OR (2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience
• OR (3.) Licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience
• OR (4.) Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.
• This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of CLINICAL RESEARCHER.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work.  Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• This is a central job, reporting to the Office for Clinical Research (OCR).
• Responsible for the Prospective Reimbursement Analysis (PRA) for all studies with EHC and/or Grady billable items and services.
• Also, responsible for budget development and negotiation for all industry and other non-federal studies with negotiable study budgets.
• Thoroughly reviews complex study protocols, Informed Consent Documents (ICD), draft sponsor Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), and budgets to identify all the Emory Healthcare (EHC) and/or Grady billable items and services required of the study which might generate a CPT code.
• Applies the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid National Coverage Determination (NCD) 310.1, Routine Costs in Clinical Trials, to determine if the study is a qualifying clinical trial with therapeutic intent, diagnosed disease, Medicare benefit category, and deemed status or seven desirable characteristics.
• Determines deemed status by researching if the study is federally funded and has an Investigational New Drug Application (IND). Verifies the IND status in the study protocol, eIRB, or FDA study documentation. Evaluates Category A and Category B devices to determine which devices can be billed to Medicare.
• Utilizes the Medicare National Coverage Determinations, Medicare Contractor Local Coverage Determinations, Physician Association Practice Guidelines and Best Practices, Disease Organization Guidelines and Best Practices, certain Medicare and Medicaid approved compendia listings, peer reviewed medical journal articles, and other federal and state regulations to determine which EHC and/or Grady billable items and services in the sponsor's protocol may and may not be billed to Medicare and other third party payers.
• Customizes the PRA for pediatric clinical research studies, utilizing Medicaid, Georgia statutes, and/or other reliable sources.
• Works collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI), Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), and ancillary departments to identify all the costs associated with the research study.
• Utilizes the research fee schedule to develop the per patient and pass through budgets for those billable items and services which cannot be billed to third party payers.
• Works collaboratively with the study team and Emory research community to determine study team effort and research administrative costs.
• Negotiates the budget with the sponsor and/or Contract Research Organization (CRO) to cover all of Emory's costs to conduct the study.
• Communicates with the EU research administrative staff to route the study in EPEX, access documents from eIRB, and resolve pre-award study issues as needed.
• Documents the CPT codes at the respective visits in the Emory Research Management System (ERMS) for all EHC billable items and services to be paid by the grant, and all the study costs if centralized invoicing is done by OCR.
• Functions independently and proactively with strong critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.
• Manages study assignments for equitable distribution amongst team members, effectively prioritizes tasks, and follows-up to ensure completion of studies in a compliant and timely manner.
• Provides oversight to the assigned SCRFM for the study to facilitate timely and accurate completion of the study budget.
• Meets departmental performance metrics.
• Effectively applies problem solving, negotiation, and continuous quality improvement methods in daily operations.
• Works collaboratively and professionally with OCR staff, the Emory research community, and external research customers such as pharmaceutical companies and Contract Research Organizations (CRO).
• Provides superior customer service to effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic schools and departments/divisions related to research billing compliance.
• Demonstrates the characteristics of an effective team member.
• Actively participates in staff orientation, continuing education, and mentoring.
• Serves on OCR committees.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, a healthcare or scientific field, or other related field and seven years of experience in research administration or a health-related field.
• RN with some direct research nursing experience is strongly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered for candidates without a bachelor's degree.
• Possesses strong project management, facilitative leadership, detail orientation, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Emory's ERMS, EPEX, and eIRB systems highly desirable.
• Proficient working knowledge of excel, access databases, and Microsoft office required.
• Strong knowledge of clinical processes, medical terminology, and the clinical research life cycle required.
• Certification in Healthcare Research Compliance through the Health Care Compliance Association is strongly preferred within five years of hire.

OB DESCRIPTION:

• Handles or assists with administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
• Maintains data pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry.
• Assists with patient recruitment.
• Attends study meetings. Orders and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Reviews medical records and/or conducts screenings for recruitment of study participants, performs interviews and QOL questionnaires.
• Collects study specimen according to protocol which may include phlebotomy, processing, and preparation for shipping.
• Coordinates services, schedules procedures, creates and maintains case packages, and monitors charges.
• Assists with quality assurance and tracks regulatory submissions.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1.) High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience OR

(2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience OR

(3.) Licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience OR

(4.) Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES/SKILLS:

• Leads patient recruitment.
• Disseminates study findings.
• May attend local and national conferences.
• Must utilize great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must be receptive and responsive to feedback.
• Must be able to work collaboratively yet be self-directed and able to work independently with little supervision.

This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of CLINICAL RESEARCHER.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

This project serves the Trans* Feminine community and high-risk women of color. Individuals with experience working on similar projects are encouraged to apply. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manages complex calendars, resolves scheduling conflicts and prioritizes requests on behalf of the EVPHA and assigned administrators.
• Serves as staff support to assigned EVPHA internal and external boards, councils, committees, leadership, staff, and ad hoc meetings. 
• Coordinates meeting logistics to include participant invites, agendas, materials, catering, rooms, audio, and video conferencing (Zoom, Microsoft Teams), executive and guest parking, building access and associated equipment.
• Ensures executive is well prepared for all meetings and events to include speaking engagements (pre-read materials, compiling documents, briefings, programs, talking points, etc.).
• Effectively collaborates with administrative teams and departments across the University and Healthcare as well as external key contacts to prioritize and negotiate meeting requests on behalf of the EVPHA and assigned administrators.
• Facilitates efficient and cost-effective domestic and international University and Healthcare related travel for the EVPHA, assigned administrators and other official visitors by making travel arrangements, preparing itineraries and associated approval forms. Maintains updated travel profiles for assigned leaders.
• Prepares and submits expense reports for the EVPHA and assigned administrators associated with approved travel, mileage, meals, transportation, and other related business reimbursements.
• Safeguards the confidentiality of the University and Healthcare administration, staff, and patients by exercising discretion in communicating information and in handling administrative records and similar confidential items.
• Serves as a liaison on behalf of the EVPHA and assigned administrators to other University and Healthcare leaders, University and Healthcare board members, public and private officials, patients, faculty, and staff by communicating policy, decisions, and documents issued by the University and/or Healthcare, gathering and providing information to the EVPHA and representing the Office of the EVPHA on select occasions.
• Coordinates the flow of incoming and outgoing communications (calls, email, mail) by receiving, routing, and/or responding to incoming communications to the appropriate office, department, or agency for outgoing communications.
• Prepares correspondence for distribution or approval and manages the EVPHA and assigned administrators’ signatory authorization process to ensure appropriate reviews are thoroughly completed (co-signors, legal, etc.) and all documents (correspondence, contracts, etc.) are fully executed and recorded.
• Provides information for reports and records through research, data retrieval, compiling and/or tabulating statistics, and organizing and presenting the information in useable and understandable formats.
• Serves as EVPHA proxy for leave request approvals for designated administrators.
• Assists with coordinating the on boarding process of EVPHA direct reports and WHSC leaders in collaboration with the Human Resources departments for the Office of the EVPHA, University, and Healthcare.
• Manages and reconciles all expenses for the University-issued EVPHA procurement card (P-Card) account.
• Submits payment requests through the University and Healthcare financial systems (Emory Express, etc.) and coordinates new supplier requests as needed.
• Processes EVPHA and assigned administrators’ membership and subscription renewals, licensing, conference registrations and related fees.
• Coordinates with the University and Healthcare support staff to maintain general office supplies, equipment, and Facilities requests for EVPHA and assigned administrators.
• Plans and executes onsite and offsite special events/logistics, visitors, etc. hosted by the EVPHA and/or assigned administrators to include conferences, receptions, luncheons, employee socials, celebrations, and holiday activities for University and Healthcare.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications or a related field and three years of office administration or senior secretarial experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Previous experience with various personal computer software applications.
• Positions in this classification may require the ability to type or keyboard 60 accurate words per minute.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. 

Seeking a Research Scientist position for a clinical nutrition-based laboratory that studies the role of diet and body composition on metabolism in several clinical disease states, such as obesity, diabetes, HIV, and cystic fibrosis. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Research Scientist for this position will perform all aspects of clinical nutrition research, including: 

• Study design, study implementation and operation, 
• Study participant communications and coordination, 
• Mangement of regulatory IRB, NIH, and/or FDA processes,  
• Nutrition assessment, 
• Data analysis, and oral and written presentation of results. 
• Performs other responsibilities as required.
• Experience performing these activities and status as a registered dietitian or equivalent are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Strong technical background.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

The Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) at Emory University is one of seven graduate professional schools at Emory University and one of the fastest growing schools of public health in the country. Ranked #4 of CEPH Accredited Schools of Public Health by U.S. News and World Report, RSPH is a young, dynamic institution with over 1300 graduate professional students, 190 doctoral students and over 200 full-time faculty. This position, along with the Associate and Assistant Director of Academic Programs, will support the MPH and MSPH Programs under the Department of Epidemiology, approximately 300+ students total.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manages the development and delivery of student academic services programs to students and departmental faculty and staff in a large college or division.
• Interprets division policies and procedures for division staff and other university administrators.
• Develops, designs and implements student academic services in conjunction with department and faculty administrators.
• May advise students of graduation requirements.
• Develops the content of communications materials to enhance student, staff and faculty awareness of services offered.
• Responds to inquiries from students, faculty, staff and parents and determines the appropriate resolution to their concerns.
• Represents the department at meetings.
• Assesses the effectiveness of office procedures to ensure department is meeting service goals and recommends changes when appropriate.
• Hires and supervises student employees.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Advising approximately 300 MPH and MSPH students on curricular requirements in coordination with the Associate Director of Academic Programs.
• Planning events such as orientation, poster symposium, pre-registration advising seminars, and departmental seminars for Masters level students.
• Collaborate with department leadership to create and confirm course offerings including identifying and assigning teaching assistants.
• Represent the Department of Epidemiology on school-wide committees (RSPH Education Committee and Student Leadership Team) and serve on Departmental committees such as MPH 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the department's area of specialty or other related field.
• Five years of experience related to student admissions, financial aid, registration or a related field.
• Experience with various personal computer software packages.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five plus years of experience in student advising and/or administration in a university environment, preferably within a graduate or professional school.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate complex situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with the recruitment of graduate/professional students.
• Experience with curriculum development, course development and/or course/curriculum evaluation.
• Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology or a related field.
• Experience in PeopleSoft/Banner or other student information systems, learning management systems such as Canvas.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Primary duties are organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a program and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Establishing long-term operational objectives
  • Researching factors that may impact the success of the program
  • Working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements in order to provide appropriate input into the development of strategic plans.
• Develops work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
• Conducts research and gathers information to develop various publications. Develops promotional materials which may include content for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants or other written information related to the program.
• Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
• Monitors expenditures and may participate in the budget planning process and prepare financial reports.
• May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives. Prepares operational and statistical reports.
• Conducts training, represents the program at meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
• May supervise assigned project staff, interns and/or volunteers.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• This is not an administrative support position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

It is expected that the biostatistician would be involved in developing study design protocols and using methods to analyze a variety of research data using epidemiologic and statistical methods. The applicant would assist researchers in developing appropriate study protocols and statistical analyses; manages databases, write statistical programs, and train others in the use of methods; provide epidemiologic and statistical expertise in the areas of study design and data analysis to investigators/researchers; creation of statistical graphics, and writing methods sections of reports (including peer-reviewed manuscripts in which the analyst would be acknowledged as a coauthor).

The ideal applicant would work effectively within a multidisciplinary group setting and in consultation with other biostatisticians, epidemiologists, implementation scientists, and other methodologists. The candidate would also work closely with clinical and epidemiologic investigators to determine research questions of interest, data needed to address those questions, and statistical analysis plans.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develops and analyzes a variety of research data using statistical methods. Assists researchers in developing appropriate study protocols and computer analyses. Manages computer systems, writes programs, and trains others in the use of systems.
• Provides statistical expertise in the areas of study design and data analysis to investigators/researchers interested in conducting clinical or experimental studies.
• Works effectively within a group setting in areas of design of data collection instruments, study design, database management, statistical programming, analysis of data, statistical graphics, and writing of reports which include explanations of methods used and interpretation of results obtained.
• Consults with investigators to determine questions of interest and data needed to address those questions.
• Determines and carries out appropriate statistical analyses. Interprets and presents data descriptions and analysis results including the explanation of statistical techniques used, the assumptions made and the generalization of results.
• Documents methods and results through preparation of interdepartmental memoranda and reports.
• Performs related responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field and two years related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have past research experience involving the application of a series ofstatistical methods in health science including multivariable regression, longitudinal data analysis, multi-level analysis, time series analysis, advanced statistical modeling, propensity score analysis, approaches for handling missing data, competing risk analysis, etiologic and risk prediction modeling, meta-analysis, etc.
• Experience with electronic health record data and randomized pragmatic trial data considered an advantage.
• A primary expectation will be to spend time writing peer-reviewed papers and advising affiliated faculty on methods.
• Analysis and/or writing of several manuscripts that will be published in collaboration with Dr. Patzer and/or her staff data analysts and other post-doctoral students.
• Mentoring by multidisciplinary faculty (including epidemiology and biostatistics faculty) available.
• Applicants must have a master’s degree in a research program, such as public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field.
• The candidate must be self-motivated, productive, and able to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with the capacity to manage multiple projects and work concurrently with different internal and external stakeholders/teams.
• The ideal candidate would have excellent analytic skills, have sufficient statistical programming experience in SAS, including an advanced certification (R and other languages considered an advantage), and be an excellent writer with proof of past productivity (e.g. coauthorship on peer-reviewed manuscripts).
• Other qualifications such as data visualization and manipulation, longitudinal analyses, predictive modeling, SQL and AWS experience considered an advantage.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

The Division of Animal Resources is seeking to hire an Animal Care Technician (ACT) at level Trainee, I (one), II (two) or III (three). The level of Animal Care position offered to the selected finalist will be determined after the completion of the interview processes and based on related education and experience as outlined below by the minimum qualifications associated with each position. Please take note of the varying job responsibilities between each level, as well.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

ACT (trainee)

• Learns to perform routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting such as feeding, administering medication, maintaining sanitary conditions, observation, restraint and minor cage maintenance.
• Operates cage washers and ensures that equipment is in proper working order.
• May assist in the collection of blood, urine and feces from animals for medical research.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

ACT I (one)

• Performs routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting.
• Prepares food and feeds animals, maintains sanitary conditions, observes animal conditions and behavior, and collects animal specimens.
• May assist in animal restraint, maintaining animal housing and minor cage maintenance.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

ACT II (two)

• Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraint and transportation.
• Maintains adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Observes animal behavior and conditions, collects specimens and provides technical assistance to research and veterinary personnel.
• Performs minor repairs and maintains animal housing facility.
• May train and supervise new technicians.
• May drive utility vehicles to transport animals and supplies, ensuring safe operation, daily inspection and vehicle cleanliness.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

ACT III (three)

• Oversees the daily operations of an animal care facility including the routine care of animals and maintenance of equipment. Provides for Animal Care duties as noted in Animal Care Tech II.
• Serves as a resource in the management of a particular technical specialty such as mice or primates. Provides technical assistance to research and clinical medical personnel in the performance of research and emergency procedures.
• Feeds animals and supervises the administration of special diets and medication.
• Assists veterinarians with grooming and pre- and post-operative animal care.
• Collects blood, urine and other required specimens from animals as requested for medical research.
• Observes and monitors animals for signs of illness, trauma or social instability.
• Monitors environmental conditions in animal housing facilities and inspects the condition of facilities and equipment for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Ensures that the facility complies with federal regulations for care and maintenance of research animals.
• Maintains daily records pertaining to animal care.
• Complies with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals and power equipment.
• Follows protocol in the proper containment and disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminants.
• Assists in training other animal care providers.
• May act in a lead capacity in the supervisor's absence.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

ACT (trainee)

• The ability to read and write and to lift up to 75 pounds. Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

 ACT I (one)

• A high school diploma or equivalent AND one year of animal husbandry or related animal care experience

OR

• A high school diploma or equivalent AND two years of animal husbandry experience in a laboratory animal facility.
• The ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

ACT II (two)

• A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of animal husbandry/care experience

OR

• Certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and two years of animal husbandry/care experience

OR

• Four years of animal husbandry/care experience.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Positions within this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Positions in this classification may require three years of transportation and routing experience in lieu of animal husbandry/care experience.

ACT III (three)

• A high school diploma or equivalent and three years of animal husbandry/care experience

OR

• certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and three years of animal husbandry/care experience

OR

• five years of animal husbandry/care experience.

Additionally -

• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

This part-time position provides comprehensive administrative assistance in support of the human resources (HR) operation for the Department of Orthopaedics in the School of Medicine (SOM). This position performs defined transactional activities for the assigned department and divisions such as employee onboarding, orientation, and timekeeping.

This position is an integral member of the Brain Health Center and Orthopaedics Human Resources team, and this will be a great opportunity to gain exposure and experience in all aspects of the HR function. 

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Conduct HR transactions for Orthopaedics department
• Assist with new Faculty, Student and Staff onboarding and orientation
• Processes new hire and applicant tracking paperwork
• Responsible for the review and accuracy of submitted documents such as the USCIS' Form I-9
• Processes required payroll paperwork as needed
• Provides assistance to managers and supervisors on matters such as employee leave tracking and timekeeping
• Assist with VISA and credentialing processing
• Advise or refer individuals to appropriate staff for guidance on human resources policies, procedures, and related topics
• May support Employee Relations inquiries, and Workers' Compensation and FMLA requests, by gathering supporting documentation or relevant evidence
• Maintain databases, and personnel records and files
• Assist HR Administrator with special HR related projects
• Perform related responsibilities as directed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of college coursework and three years of general office administration experience or human resources experience in a support role as a generalist or in one of many human resources fields such as employment, employee relations, compensation, and/or benefits administration.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and communication skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in an academic healthcare center desired.
• Experience in a collegiate-level academic environment is highly preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 or 365 (Outlook, Word and Excel) and have experience with word processing and database management computer applications.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Under limited supervision, the Epidemiologist would have knowledge of advanced epidemiologic and statistical methods to assist with the development, design, conduct, and analysis of research studies that address public health issues and challenges in a clinical research environment.

The epidemiologist will be responsible for assisting with management, epidemiologic leadership and dissemination of findings for multiple aspects of the NIH-funded Reducing Disparities in Access to KidNey Transplantation (RaDIANT) Studies with a focus on clinical epidemiology, social determinants of health, and health services research methods.

Project areas will likely include leading novel data collection, analyzing data and presenting findings, collaboration with internal team members and external collaborators to implement study aims, and developing novel health care quality metrics. The assistant epidemiologist should be comfortable analyzing a variety of research datasets (national surveillance and administrative data as well as regionally collected data), contributing to study design, data cleaning, data management and analysis using statistical software (e.g., SAS and/or R). The epidemiologist will also provide analytical support for presentations, abstract and peer-reviewed manuscripts, and grant writing. The work environment is a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, biostatisticians, epidemiologists, behavioral scientists, and data scientists.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manage the study team for the multi-regional, NIH-funded Reducing Disparities in Access to KidNey Transplantation (RaDIANT) Study, which seeks to address inequities in access to kidney transplantation.
• Assist Dr. Patzer in expanding research in improving data collection and quality in kidney disease and conducting large, pragmatic interventions in the Southeastern U.S. and nationally, and evaluating health policies with the intent to improve equity in access to transplantation.;
• Co-lead the Transplant Outcomes research team by further aligning and determining strategic goals, designing special projects, and mentoring junior team members in epidemiologic methods;
• Collaborate with other faculty and coinvestigators across Schools (e.g., School of Medicine, School of Public Health, etc) to plan and develop publications and general dissemination of research findings
• Contribute to grant proposals, protocols, data management and analysis plans, reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and presentation of study findings at scientific conferences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctoral degree in a field related to area of research or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory’s Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) is seeking a Senior Operating System Analyst/Administrator to assist the expansion of its on-premise and cloud computational environment. The DBMI comprises about 100 researchers performing cutting-edge research on medical data using state-of-the-art machine learning and signal processing approaches on large data sets. The HIPAA-compliant storage and compute environment includes a complex distributed PHI-protected infrastructure consisting of an HPC cluster, GPU cluster (NVIDIA DGX) and a ~200TB parallel file system. A detailed description about our computational facilities can be found here: https://med.emory.edu/departments/biomedical-informatics/research/facilities.html. Researchers at the DBMI also work on GCP, AWS and Azure. We have a particularly strong relationship with Google, with which we work closely to innovate cloud infrastructures.

From early on, you’ll help to empower cutting-edge research, be given challenging assignments, lead initiatives, and take ownership and hands-on responsibility for the design, development and deployment of research infrastructure. You’ll be given the opportunity for exceptional training with global leaders across industry and academia to help you become a leader in your field. Working with an additional dedicated sysadmin and multiple core research engineers, you’ll be supporting the infrastructure for world-class research applying AI to Health.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong systems engineering background and is someone looking for the next step in their Linux server administration/systems engineering career path, with opportunities to work across the entire infrastructure stack (hardware/software/network/cloud) and further opportunities to develop deeper skills in specific areas.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Plans and implements one or more muli-platform operating systems, utilities, and related software to meet organizational needs.
• May be responsible for applications on dedicated servers. Ensures the availability, integrity and reliability of assigned systems.
•  Maintain and upgrade the DBMI HIPAA compliant computing environment. You will work in a systems team that already includes one System Administrator and may expand to include a third system administrator in the future
•  Provide documentation and technical specifications to the Chair and Vice Chair for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
•  Responsible for IT security, particularly with health information
•  Monitor datacenter health using preexisting management tools and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build, test, and maintain new servers as needed
•  Work with Emory University and Emory Healthcare IT teams on issues pertaining to data access, networking and compliance of Emory policies
• Adopt best practices for systems administration.This includes:Running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing the impact of issues
•  Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups
• Plans and implements one or more multi-platform operating systems, utilities, and related software to meet organizational needs.
• May be responsible for applications on dedicated servers. Ensures the availability, integrity and reliability of assigned systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of operating systems analysis/administration experience OR a bachelor's degree and three years of operating systems analysis/administration experience.
• RedHat or RHEL-equivalent (CentOS/Rocky Linux/Scientific Linux/etc.) System Administrator certified or equivalent experience.
•  Experience working in, and maintaining a HPC environment. Batch systems like PBS/SLURM.
•  Experience managing parallel and cluster file systems such as NFS, Gluster, Lustre, etc.
• Experience in scripting and automation tools (Bash, Perl, Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong people skills to provide a service-focused operation internally to the department, working across departments, and with external entities.
  

Additional Desired Skills:

•  Familiarity with identity management, security tools and best practices (e.g. LDAP, FreeIPA, SELinux, HIPAA).
• Familiarity with Debian or Ubuntu Server-based Linux distributions and their system management differences from RHEL-like distributions.
• Experience in deploying and maintaining high-speed interconnects, especially Infiniband.
•  Experience in managing virtual machine farms (oVirt, KVM).
• Familiarity with real-time data stream management systems (Kafka, Flink, etc.)
•  Familiarity with server monitoring tools such as Nagios or Ganglia.
• Experience in using and maintaining the following cloud applications or similar are useful but not required: GSuite, Salesforce, GitHub, Asana, and Mailchimp.
•  Strong preference would be given to candidates with familiarity with cloud-based systems, containerization, and orchestration systems such as Kubernetes. System administration and IT certifications in AWS and GCP, or other network-related fields are a plus.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Handles administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Manages research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.
• Interfaces with research participants, determines eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.
• Approves orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducting screenings for study participants including interviews and questionnaires.
• Supervises collection of study specimens and processing.
• Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinates other services as needed.
• Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.
• Prepares regulatory submissions. With appropriate credentialing and training.
• May perform phlebotomy or diagnostics.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1.) High School Diploma or GED and five years of clinical research experience. OR

(2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and three years clinical research experience OR

(3.) Licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and two years clinical research experience OR

(4.) Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related, or business administration related program and one year of clinical research experience OR

(5.) Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program

This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of CLINICAL RESEARCHER.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.