A part-time Clinical Research Coordinator I position is available for a new research study examining Alzheimer’s disease risk factors in middle-aged adults with heart failure.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a program and its related activities which include, leading or assisting with administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of the clinical research study.
  
• Maintain data pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry.
  
• Assist with patient recruitment.
  
• Attend study meetings.
  
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
  
• Review medical records and/or conduct screenings for recruitment of study participants, perform interviews and QOL questionnaires.
  
• Collect study specimen according to protocol which may include phlebotomy, processing, and preparation for shipping.
  
• Coordinates service, schedules procedures, create and maintain case packages, and monitor charges.
  
• Assist with quality assurance and track regulatory submissions.
• Handles or assists with administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
• 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: 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 HVAC Mechanic installs, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems, components, and equipment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Rewires high voltage on HVAC equipment.
• Routinely inspects systems and equipment.
• Analyzes HVAC systems operations; pinpoints problems and repairs reciprocating chillers, heating systems, split units, steam systems, boilers, and related control systems/components.
• Changes filters, lubricates bearings, replaces belts, checks seals, and maintains pneumatic and electrical controls.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and schematic drawings to perform work assignments.
• Operates hand tools, gantry, soldering, brazing, and test equipment used in HVAC.
• Takes required precautions when working with hazardous chemical, materials, and power equipment.
• Drives and maintains utility vehicles.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and four years of HVAC maintenance experience, OR completion of a formal HVAC training program and knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record.
• All positions in this classification must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop and twist.

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.

The Maintenance Mechanic II maintains the safe operation and maintenance of building facilities, electrical, and mechanical systems and plumbing.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, schematics and written technical documents of general machineries to locate area of trouble and complete repairs accurately.
• Repairs and adjusts doors, windows, closures, panic devices and locks. Patches holes, installs escutcheons, repairs ceiling and floor tile as needed to maintain building appearance.
• Makes minor masonry and wood repairs.
• Installs pictures, coat hooks, other wall hung furnishings, and equipment as requested.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining specific equipment, conducting surveys and inventories, performing preventive maintenance activities, responding to customer complaints, and repairing equipment.
• May perform daily chemical tests on water systems and adjust chemical mixtures and feed rates.
• Responsible for conducting surveys and inventories of buildings and equipment.
• Enters data into computer systems and databases.
• Maintains records and files; interprets applicable regulations and filing and auditing policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• Practices all applicable safety regulations and uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Responds to customer requests and complaints in a timely and appropriate manner; identifies and records need or problem and determines best approach to resolve situation following departmental guidelines.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma and two years of experience in building maintenance, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and general carpentry.
• Working knowledge of computer or mobile applications.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Some positions within this classification may require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, twist, climb a ladder, and walk for distances up to one mile.

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.

Maintenance Mechanic III performs all responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic II role and participates in the onboarding and training of all staff.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides guidance to staff to ensure work orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assigns and schedules work.
• Operates and maintains building facilities, systems and equipment related to plumbing, electricity, HVAC, and steam control.
• Operates and maintains building equipment and systems such as vacuum systems, control air systems, building air systems, emergency generators, electrical distribution systems, liquid pumping systems, steam, air handling systems, hot/cold water systems and natural gas and fuel oil systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma and three years of experience in building maintenance, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and general carpentry.
• Working knowledge of computer or mobile applications.
• Ability to conduct hands-on training for others.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Some positions within this classification may require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, twist, climb a ladder, and walk for distances up to one mile.

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:

• Independently manages significant and key aspects of a large clinical trial or all aspects of one or more small trials, or research projects. Trains and provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Oversees data management for research projects. Interfaces with research participants and resolves issues related to study protocols.
• Authorizes purchases for supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Determines effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long term clinical trials.
• Periodically audits operations including laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provides leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes.
• Monitors IRB submissions and responds to requests and questions. Interfaces with study sponsors, monitors and reports SAEs; resolves study queries.
• Provides leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes.
• Assists in developing grant proposals and protocols.
• With appropriate credentialing and training may perform phlebotomy, specimens collection or diagnostics.
• May perform some supervisory duties. Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• (1.) High School Diploma or GED and seven years of clinical research experience OR
• (2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience OR
• (3.) Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and four years of clinical research experience OR
• (4.) Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and three years clinical research experience OR
• (5.) Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program and one year of clinical research experience Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.
• 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 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:

• 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, and 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.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• The Program Coordinator will have a key role in managing a major public health academic journal; the coordinator will have regular correspondence with journal authors and editors.
• Good communication skills, email skills, and organizational skills are required.
• Some general administrative coordination responsibilities will also be required.
• Virtual work is possible.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Editorial experience or scientific writing or publishing experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently.

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:

• Reporting to the Research Administration Services (RAS) Director, leads and supervises all staff performing post-award activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio for their assigned department, division or school.
• Monitors workload distribution and redistributes tasks, as appropriate.
• Provides guidance to team members, as appropriate.
• Mentors staff for professional development.
• May perform pre-award activities in support of the RAS unit.
• Understands and applies federal and university rules to management of effort allocation for individuals compensated whole or in part from federal awards.
• Applies costing rules and regulations to federally funded projects.
• Analyzes information and formulates conclusions.
• Ensures strong levels of customer service to faculty and departments being served.
• Addresses issues that violate performance levels or terms of the RAS performance level agreements, both with internal RAS staff and with departments and/or faculty.
• Performs post-award activities to include setting up of awards in PeopleSoft, issuing eNOAs, setting up payroll distributions, requesting subcontracts and working with other participant's institutions, gathering approval for and issuing PANs (Provisional Account Numbers), monitoring award budgets and expenses, preparing award finance reports for PIs, preparing and routing no cost extension requests, preparing CAS exceptions for approval, submitting journals and RSTs, reviewing subcontracts and associated purchase orders, preparing interim Financial Status reports for sponsors, clearing suspense accounts, reviewing effort reports and facilitating certification processes, preparing final Financial Status Reports for sponsors, and cleaning up award at the end of the award, and requesting inactivation of SmartKey.
• Works with Pre-Award team lead to coordinate inter-team meetings to facilitate collaboration between the pre-award and post-award teams.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years work-related grants and contracts experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity, with specific understanding of post-award management processes for multiple sponsoring bodies.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.

DESCRIPTION

The Program Associate assists in organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of the Rule of Law Program’s projects.  Works with relevant headquarters, project field staff, consultants, and external experts to achieve project goals.  Conducts research and gathers accurate information to develop publications.  May write or develop project and budget documents, reports, speeches, briefings, newsletters, promotional materials, grants, or other written materials related to the program.  Prepares operational reports to assist in effective decision-making.  Manages relevant budgeting, grant and sub-grants, accounting, and program files.  Monitors expenditures and may prepare financial reports.  Provides administrative support, and assists in handling logistics for meetings, conferences and travel.  May supervise employees, interns, work-study students, and volunteers.  Performs related responsibilities as required.  May include occasional travel.  Due to the travel requirement, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required. May assist with the supervision of interns and volunteers.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Primary duty is organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a global program and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following: researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements in order to provide appropriate input.
• Monitors and reports progress of objectives and goals of the program.
• Develops promotional materials/venues, manages relational databases, and establishes/forecasts budget requirements.
• Develops work plans to accomplish objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
• Monitors expenditures and may prepare financial reports; may assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• Prepares operational and statistical reports to assist in effective decision-making.
• Conducts training, represents the program at international meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
• May write or develop reports, speeches, briefings, newsletters, promotional materials, grants or other written materials related to the program.
• Conducts research and gathers accurate information to develop various publications.
• May plan, administer, or monitor the program's budget or related grants.
• May assist in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
• May supervise staff.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in international studies, political science, or related field or juris doctor.
• Two years working on donor-funded projects in democratic governance, human rights, rule of law and related areas.
• Strong collaborative problem solving and analytic skills, a high level of personal energy, positive attitude, and ability to work in a team setting are essential.
• Applicants should be detail-oriented, highly organized, self-starting, and able to work under pressure with tight deadlines. 
• Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills that deliver measurable results are crucial.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and facility with computers are a must. 
• Prior living or working experience in a developing country is desirable. 
• Project design and management experience with an NGO, international agency or government agency is a plus. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language is desirable.   

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Associate Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research duties and has documented scientific achievements and increasing technical, management, leadership, and professional expertise necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research and experimental platforms for analyzing, design and interpreting results Investigates and recommends potential alternative approaches to improve the quality of results of basic and/or translational research.
• Demonstrates increased responsibility through management of teams and leadership of scientific projects by applying advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development, as well as facilitating in some training aspects of other team members.
• Aids in writing IACUC, IRB, Biosafety and other approval documents.
• Oversees quality assurance of research conducted by other team members.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, or with approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of instrumentation or methodology development and user support.
• With the approval of the responsible faculty director, may be principal investigators on funded proposals. Performs other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or MD and five years of professional level experience OR Master's degree and ten years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
•  Cell culture
•  Animal procedures operations and breeding
•  Western blot and qPCR
• NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.

Prefered Qualifiactions:

• Gene and single cell analytics

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:

• Coordinates implements and evaluates clinical research trials, studies and projects.
• Provides direction in the development of research protocols.
• Recruits and screens potential study participants, and develops and conducts patient and family education accordingly.
• Oversees financial accounts to ensure operations remain within approved levels.
• Performs patient evaluations, administers medications and research instruments and provides nursing support to perform specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures. Makes referrals to in-house or community professionals and serves as clinical resource.
• Collects data, assists in developing data collection systems and compiles reports. May provide infusion duties.
• Assists in writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures and correspondence.
• Provides direction and may supervise other Research Nurses or other support members. 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:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia and three years of related nursing experience.
• Must be credentialed through Emory Healthcare under the category of RN II.

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:

• 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.

The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public or private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.

DESCRIPTION

Support the Human Rights Program to plan and oversee the annual in-person Human Rights Defenders Forum, as well as to coordinate the online Forum. The Human Rights Defenders Forum is a platform that calls for global solidarity with activists facing increasingly violent retributions for their work to advance human rights, freedom, and peace worldwide.

The Program Associate will assist the design and implementation of Forum, drafting proposals, fundraising, budget management, organizing the annual convening event, and public relations. Liaises with both Carter Center staff and external clients, as required. May conduct applied research, manage program publications, supervise interns, and other project(s) responsibilities as assigned.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Primary duty is organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a global program and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following: researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements in order to provide appropriate input.
• Monitors and reports progress of objectives and goals of the program.
• Develops promotional materials/venues, manages relational databases, and establishes/forecasts budget requirements.
• Develops work plans to accomplish objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
• Monitors expenditures and may prepare financial reports; may assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• Prepares operational and statistical reports to assist in effective decision-making.
• Conducts training, represents the program at international meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
• May write or develop reports, speeches, briefings, newsletters, promotional materials, grants or other written materials related to the program.
• Conducts research and gathers accurate information to develop various publications.
• May plan, administer, or monitor the program's budget or related grants.
• May assist in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
• May supervise staff.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Post-graduate degree and minimum of four years of program-related experience in human rights in the US, with a specific focus on human rights activists and defenders.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and hosting seminars and conferences both in-person and online.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, familiarity with NGOs and project-based fundraising, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and strong networks in the human rights arena, along with prior experience of working with human rights activists and human rights defenders.
• Language proficiency in languages such as Arabic, French, and Spanish will be seen as a plus.
• Familiarity with data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and budgeting and budget management is highly preferred.
• Microsoft Office skills are required, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• A high level of personal energy, positive attitude, sense of humor, and ability to work in a team setting are essential.
• This position is Atlanta-based and may involve domestic and/or international travel.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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

Research area - Molecular biology, cell culture, protein expression & purification, biochemistry.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have experience the biochemistry, molecular and structural biology in the research laboratory.
• Assist lab personnel with the analysis of the biological data and performance of basic biochemical experiments, such as cell culture, running PCR, DNA and protein gels, attending group meetings, and presenting literatures and experiences, etc.

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.

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 laboratory research experience who is familiar with MRI scanner operation, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community. 

The Imaging Center within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full time Research Specialist (Senior) to join our team. Our work consists of 1) operate the 3T MRI scanner, 2) operate the 7T MRI scanner.

The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research.  The Research Specialist, Senior will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Research Specialist, Senior will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Independently performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
• Devises highly specialized research procedures by applying a knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment.
• Provides input to protocol development. Serves as a technical resource for other research personnel.
• Analyzes and interprets the results of studies. Investigates and recommends alternative approaches to improve the quality of results.
• Trains research staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts for unique tests.
• Recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
• Provides input into the development of departmental goals and objectives.
• May assist in grant and other funding application preparation.
• Review literature for related research developments and techniques.
• Prepares written materials, charts and graphs on specialized techniques and research results for publication or presentation.
• Oversees quality assurance of research performed by others.
• Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

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

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• 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 laboratory environment.
• Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat.

PLEASE NOTE: Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

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.

Located 36 mile east of Atlanta on Emory's historic original campus, Oxford College of Emory University invites applications for an Administrative Assistant position.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides administrative support for one of the following (or a combination): general management, a research environment or a specific program.
• Ensures office activities comply with Emory policies and procedures.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls.
• Maintains calendars and prioritizes meeting requests for management.
• Reviews incoming correspondence and identifies items of special interest to management; handles routine correspondence and prepares appropriate responses.
• May complete forms, grant applications, and/or correspondence associated with programs.
• Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
• Creates and edits scientific, programmatic or other reports associated with department's primary business.
• Schedules meetings and handles logistics for meetings and special events.
• Prepares materials for meetings and special events.
• Initiates, processes, and maintains records and invoices.
• Keeps management apprised of account status, identifies cost-effective solutions and may authorize expenditures.
• May monitor or maintain budgets and grants, assist with budget development, and prepare related expense reports and reimbursements.
• Plans and coordinates travel arrangements.
• Maintains databases and spreadsheets; may also analyze data and design/generate associated reports.
• Establishes and organizes filing systems.
• Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies.
• May supervise or direct the work of support staff and/or students.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of clerical or secretarial experience, or a bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
• Positions in this classification may require keyboarding skills.

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:

• Supports the day-to-day activities of a team of Pre and Post-Award Specialists.
• Monitors workload distribution and raises any concerns to the Research Administration Services (RAS) director.
• Provides guidance to team members, as appropriate.
• Uses knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, analytical skills and knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and awareness of federal rules and regulations related to research grant and contract activity.
• Post-award activities include regular review, reconciliation, and projection of award finances, preparing adjustments and corrections to award budgets, preparing financial reports, and at the end of the award, ensuring all financial requirements have been met and closing out the award.
• Creates high-quality written reports.
• Upon award acceptance, defines account establishment parameters, including billing and reporting requirements, budget, and cost sharing obligations.
• Sets up award in financial system.
• Distributes award information to PIs, co-PIs and relevant staff and other RAS units.
• Coordinates with relevant individuals to adjust payroll for all budgeted positions (including relative cost sharing positions).
• Reviews and reconciles award expenditures and budgets, adjusting, as necessary.
• Projects and forecasts future award expenditures.
• Manages budget, reporting and compliance timelines through the lifecycle of the grant or contract.
• Communicates with PIs on a regular basis regarding budget and expense adjustments and revisions.
• Completes financial reports to be sent to sponsor, as required by the award terms and conditions.
• Monitors compliance with agency and University regulations regarding reporting.
• Completes invoice and submits to sponsor (for certain award types only).
• Assists PIs with non-financial report submissions, as necessary.
• Coordinates and submits requests for No Cost Extensions, Carryover, rebudgeting requests, changes in scope, and other changes to the award; ensures all requests are done in compliance with sponsor guidelines and University policies.
• Facilitates the approval of invoices to pay subcontractors.
• Reviews effort reports and manages quarterly effort certification process for assigned units.
• Applies federal and university rules to management of effort allocation appropriately for individuals compensated whole or in part from federal awards.
• Assists in transferring awards out of the university.
• Closes out all funded projects consistent with university process and timelines.
• Pre-award activities include assisting departmental faculty/PI in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals.
• Ensures all applications meet agency and university guidelines and published timetables and deadlines, including management of the Just-In-Time process.
• Ensures proposals are entered and routed in a timely manner for further review.
• Confers with PI and Pre-award support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary sub-awards documents for proposals.
• Assists the PI in the development of budgets and budget justification which includes proofing the budget for inconsistencies and ensuring accuracy.
• Reviews budgets for consistency with sponsor, monitors compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verifies all financial information to include application of the appropriate overhead rate for the project.
• Advises the PI on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions and on budget adjustments and revisions necessary to meet the sponsor requirements.
• Coordinates and reviews certain proposal elements (biosketches and facilities & resources) for consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
• Reviews proposals for consistency with sponsor guidelines on budget, format, font size, page limits excluding narrative content (obtain and review sponsor guidelines).
• Monitors and facilitates proposal process through the routing process in compliance with University procedures and institutional signatures.
• Obtains signatures as needed.
• Monitors proposal status and advises PI on requirements and deadlines associated with research protection protocols.
• Works with colleagues/team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work.
• Interacts regularly with and provides high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and all policies and award regulations.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience related to grants and contracts management OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations/terms and conditions relating to research grant and/or contract activity.
• Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Financial System preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite software.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manages pre- and post-award activities within a Research Administration Services (RAS) unit in support of an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within one or more units (i.e., school, department, division, institute, or center).
• Uses knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, analytical skills and knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and awareness of federal rules and regulations related to research grant and contract activity.
• Post-award activities include regular review, reconciliation, and projection of award finances, preparing adjustments and corrections to award budgets, preparing financial reports, and at the end of the award, ensuring all financial requirements have been met, and closing out the award.
• Upon award acceptance, defines account establishment parameters, including billing and reporting requirements, budget, and cost sharing obligations.
• Coordinates with relevant individuals to adjust payroll for all budgeted positions (including relative cost sharing positions).
• Reviews and reconciles award expenditures and budgets, adjusting, as necessary.
• Projects and forecasts future award expenditures.
• Manages budget, reporting and compliance timelines through the lifecycle of the grant or contract.
• Communicates with PIs on a regular basis regarding budget and expense adjustments and revisions.
• Completes financial reports to be sent to sponsor, as required by the award terms and conditions.
• Monitors compliance with agency and University regulations regarding reporting.
• Assists PIs with non-financial report submissions, as necessary.
• Coordinates and submits requests for No Cost Extensions, Carryover, rebudgeting requests, changes in scope, and other changes to the award; ensures all requests are done in compliance with sponsor guidelines and University policies.
• Facilitates the approval of invoices to pay subcontractors.
• Reviews effort reports and manages quarterly effort certification process for assigned units.
• Applies federal and university rules to management of effort allocation appropriately for individuals compensated whole or in part from federal awards.
• Assists in transferring awards out of the university.
• Closes out all funded projects consistent with university process and timelines.
• Pre-award activities include assisting departmental faculty/Principal Investigators (PIs) in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals.
• Ensures all applications meet agency and university guidelines and published timetables and deadlines, including management of the Just-In-Time process.
• Confers with PI and pre-award support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary sub-award documents for proposals.
• Assists the PI in the development of budgets and budget justification which includes proofing the budget for inconsistencies and ensuring accuracy.
• Reviews budgets for consistency with sponsor, monitor compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verifies all financial information to include application of the appropriate overhead rate for the project.
• Advises the PI on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions and on budget adjustments and revisions necessary to meet the sponsor requirements.
• Coordinates and reviews certain proposal elements (biosketches and facilities & resources) for consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
• Reviews proposals for consistency with sponsor guidelines.
• Monitors and facilitates proposal process through the routing process in compliance with University procedures and institutional signatures.
• Obtains signatures as needed.
• Monitors proposal status and advises PI on requirements and deadlines associated with research protection protocols.
• Works with colleagues/team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work.
• Interacts regularly with and provides high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and all policies and award regulations.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience related to grants and contracts management OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Pre- and post-award experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations / terms and conditions relating to research grant and/or contract activity.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite software.
• Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Financial System preferred.