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
The Division of Research Administration Services (RAS) within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full time Research Admin, Pre-Award Manager to join our team. Our work consists of managing a team of 4 pre-award administrators with submission of federal and non-federal proposals, progress reports and just in time requests.
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. This is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.
Reporting to the Research Administration Services (RAS) Director, the Research Administrator, Pre-Award Manager leads and supervises all staff performing pre-award activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio for their assigned department, division, or school.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Monitors workload distribution and redistributes tasks, as appropriate.
- Provides guidance to team members, as appropriate.
- Mentors staff for professional development.
- May perform post-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 pre-award activities to include developing a budget, compiling proposal contents, entering proposal into EPEX, assisting PIs in submission of JIT forms, preparing CAS exceptions for approval, interacting with OSP and assisting in the preparation of sub-award documents and relationships with other partners on a project.
- Prepares high-quality written reports.
- Works with Post-Award Manager 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 equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience at a large research institution where the volume and complexity of the proposal and award portfolio is similar to Emory.
- Experience with NIH, NSF, and other agencies’ pre-award proposal submission and post-award management duties.
- A strong aptitude for and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with faculty, staff, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills; specifically, the ability to analyze/interpret data and make recommendations.
- Direct experience supervising individuals and/or teams and promoting their professional success.
- Training in and knowledge of topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion or a track record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity, with specific deep understanding of the award proposal processes for multiple sponsoring bodies.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite software.
- Possess experience with Emory University’s research administration supply chain.
- Have knowledge of and experience with all facets of the grant lifecycle.
- Possess of and experience with non-human primate research and the associated federal regulations OR a sincere willingness to learn.
- Be committed to faculty/PI (customer) service.
- Be committed to developing and sustaining a high-performance work team.
- Be committed to actively collaborating and engaging with local leadership (EPC Director, EPC CBO, etc.).
- Support the RAS navigation culture.
- Focus on eliminating barriers to progress
- Can serve as a coach and a doer--demonstrate a willingness and ability to both coach the team members to achieve their potential and complete pre-award tasks on high volume deadlines, during staff absences, and when staff need assistance.
- Demonstrate flexibility, including a willingness and ability to respond to changing circumstances and expectations.
- Embrace transparency.
- Focus on identifying and implementing solutions—not assigning blame.
- Possess a strong work ethic; is dedicated to achieving results not making excuses.
- Be a proactive advocate guided by a genuine commitment to servant-leadership, fostering collaboration among members of the EPC RAS pre- and post-award teams; does NOT micromanage.
- Serve as an involved, accessible, supportive, and compassionate team leader driven by a commitment to shared accountability.
- Be a lifelong learner committed to the ongoing professional development of the team.
- Serve as a calm, persistent, and efficient leader who is attentive to details and deadlines and sets a creates a positive work environment.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated dedication to open dialog with all stakeholders.
- Understand process improvement models; can identify gaps, propose solutions, implement strategies, and assess outcomes.
- Understand and deploy conflict resolution skills.
- Serve as a creative and innovative problem-solver who also recognizes the value of compromise.
- Promote a culture of engagement that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Be committed to the achievement of a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the Unit’s success.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Work environment is primarily remote.
- Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
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: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
- May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
- Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
- Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
- 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 by principal investigator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
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.
Reporting to the Head of Resource Description, the Resource Description Specialist (Sr) provides original and complex adaptive cataloging for print European- and English-language materials in all subject areas and for all material and media types and participates in authority work. The Resource Description Specialist (Sr) may perform batch loading and batch editing of bibliographic records. This position may investigate and resolve bibliographic record problems submitted by users or identified during regular database maintenance.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Performs complex bibliographic management operations (e.g. searching; checking the series and name authority files; and creating, reviewing or updating the cataloging record) using a specialized knowledge of online databases, microcomputer applications, complex reference tools, and/or foreign language skills.
- Creates permanent machine-readable bibliographic and authority records; may perform online bibliographic updates.
- May establish headings to contribute to the Library of Congress Name Authority database.
- Verifies or assigns subject headings and classifications (e.g. Library of Congress, National Library, or Dewey Decimal.)
- May supervise or direct the work of staff/students.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- May supervise or direct the work of students.
- May act as a resource person for other staff or students. This position collaborates on special projects prioritized within the Access and Resource Services Division; and may be called upon to participate in team-, division-, and library-wide working groups and committees.
- Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Cataloging Services, Bibliographic Database maintenance, Authority work (85 %):
- Performs original and complex MARC-based adaptive cataloging of monographic resources in a wide range of subject areas and languages for all material and media types.
- Edits OCLC bibliographic records that require substantial adaptation & upgrading, applying knowledge of AACR2, RDA, Library of Congress, SuDoc, NLM classification and subject headings, and OCLC MARC format for monographs
- Creates, maintains, and upgrades bibliographic and holdings information in the Library’s online catalog
- May perform batch loading and batch editing of bibliographic records
- May participate in ongoing authority control and maintenance
- Investigates and resolves bibliographic record problems submitted by users or identified during regular database maintenance.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of cataloging practices including AACR2, RDA, Library of Congress, SuDoc, NLM classification and subject headings, OCLC MARC format for monographs, and authority control.
- Maintains knowledge of national, international, and local in-house cataloging standards and procedures
- Serves as a resource person for cataloging, bibliographic data, and industry standards
- Maintains monthly statistics on personal cataloging production.
Training, Supervision, Projects oversight (5 %):
- May train students to perform searching in national and local bibliographic databases, cataloging, database maintenance, marking and processing of physical library materials.
Documentation (5%):
- Develops and communicates policies and procedures; creates and maintains documentation and training materials.
Committee and Group Participation, Professional Development (5 %):
- Contributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating willingness to participate in solution processes and shows commitment to teamwork and customer service within a large, complex organization
- Uses independent judgment to resolve complex problems related to the daily and project work of the team
- Identifies and attends appropriate continuing education workshops/seminars
- Participates in special projects, library working groups, committees, and activities as needed to support the changing environment of the library and the academic community
- Understands and accepts the change process and how it will impact daily activities; ability to change strategies/behaviors in response to changing priorities and conditions
- Adapts to and learns new software
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Requires one or more of the following: computer skills, special skills or a proficiency in a foreign language.
Library Preferred Qualifications:
- Combination of training and/or experience in library technical services
- Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications.
- Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software
- Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, faculty and students, off campus faculty and administrators, campus administrators, etc.
- Evidence of analytical, organizational, communication, project, and time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within task/project parameters.
- Original and complex adaptive cataloging experience, preferably in a large research library; experience using library ILS systems, such as Ex Libris’ Alma or other integrated library system
- Experience using AACR2, RDA, Library of Congress subject headings and classification and/or SuDoc or NLM classification and headings in an academic library setting
- Initiative and ability to analyze procedures and initiate suggestions for improved work efficiency
- Demonstrated knowledge of extant and emerging cataloging standards and trends for use in academic libraries
- Working knowledge of software and technology tools commonly used in technical services in academic library settings
- Commitment to fostering a diverse work environment and an ability to work effectively with a diverse library staff population
- Capacity to thrive in an ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a major research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities
- Fluency in one or more foreign languages
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 Chahroudi laboratory in the Department of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist to join their team. The majority of efforts will be dedicated to investigating HIV persistence and latency reversal. The goal of this work is to evaluate HIV cure strategies in a preclinical nonhuman primate model.
The Research Specialist will perform technical laboratory activities related to the processing and storage of human and nonhuman primate samples including whole blood, tissue, and other specimens. The position will also involve performing various immunologic and virologic assays to further our understanding of the impact of the HIV cure strategies we test in nonhuman primates.
The Chahroudi laboratory is located in the Health Science Research Building on the Emory Campus and consists of a dynamic team of post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and research specialists, who all work collaboratively with veterinarians, research resources, and other core facility staff at the Emory National Primate Research Center.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
- May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
- Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
- Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
- 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 by principal investigator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A background in the immunology and virology of HIV/SIV infection is ideal. Biology background preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication and math skills are preferred as is the ability to work as part of a team.
- Also valued is a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to ask for help when needed.
- Experience working with sterile cell culture and primary cell isolation techniques is preferred.
- Prefers 1 year of research lab experience.
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:
- Performs routine laboratory and general clerical tasks necessary for daily operation of laboratory.
- Collects, prepares, cleans and stores glassware and other lab equipment.
- Stocks and prepares media, reagents, chemical solutions and stains.
- Maintains records and files.
- Sets up laboratory and research equipment as directed.
- Assists research and laboratory personnel with experiments and procedures.
- 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:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of related experience.
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.
Reporting to the Head of Electronic and Continuing Resources (ECR), the specialist is responsible for electronic and continuing resource maintenance processes and procedures that control the information about and access to Woodruff Library’s print and electronic continuing resources collection serving patrons from all campuses. These responsibilities include timely and accurate tracking of information in applicable software programs, routine administration of a broad range of resource lifecycle activities such as ordering, activation, invoicing, renewals, cancellations, and problem solving, which ensure serials order, payment, and holdings data quality are consistent, reliable and provide effective access for the support of teaching, learning and research.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Performs complex resources management operations (e.g. acquisitions, serials or preparing materials for binding), using specialized knowledge of the book trade, online databases, microcomputer applications, complex reference tools, and/or foreign languages.
Invoicing and Ordering:
- Receives and prepares invoices for payment by reviewing for accuracy, associating invoice lines with appropriate purchase orders and forwarding to Accounting for processing.
- Prepares purchase orders for renewals.
- Confers with Accounting to resolve delayed or misdirected payments.
- Maintains and updates vendor contact information in the library services platform.
- Creates purchase orders and invoices in the Alma library services platform.
- Evaluates renewals for accuracy and monitors price increases from previous years.
Licensing Record Management:
- Maintains up-to-date credentials and contact information for outside vendors and administrative sites.
- Ensures integrity of licensing data within ALMA by enriching order and holdings data, populating contract terms, and managing and organizing physical and digital license archives.
Electronic & Continuing Resources:
- Serves as expert in library electronic resource subscription usage statistics records, applying specialized knowledge of electronic resource maintenance, collecting, and organizing collection and expenditure data for Collection Management, other ECR team members, and Emory Libraries staff within and beyond Resource Services.
- Performs essential tasks throughout the electronic resources’ lifecycle, including cataloging, ordering, invoicing, activation, subscription maintenance, and electronic resources troubleshooting.
- Ensures continuous access and authentication to electronic journals, databases, streaming video and other materials acquired digitally by coordinating with staff at other campus libraries and liaising with Core Systems, vendors and publishers as necessary.
- Maintains the integrity of continuing resources data within the ALMA library service platform by analyzing, evaluating, interpreting and revising electronic resources, order, and invoice records.
- Processes collection changes such as such as new subscriptions, title changes, ceased titles, format changes, publisher changes, and platform changes including closing orders, holdings, and removing access points from public view in Library Search and Databases@Emory using the library service platform, Alma, and Springshare LibApps.
Other:
- Serves as a Student Supervisor in ECR Team.
- Responsible for recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, reviewing time and attendance, and evaluating performance of student employees.
- Performs other job-related tasks as assigned by supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Requires one or more of the following: computer skills, special skills or a proficiency in a foreign language.
Library Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, faculty and students, off campus faculty and administrators, campus administrators, etc.
- Evidence of analytical, organizational, communication, project, and time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget and in accordance with task/project parameters.
- Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications.
- Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software.
- Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty and student population.
- Capacity to thrive in an ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a major research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
- Experience in an academic or research institution library.
- Experience in supervising and managing student employees.
- Experience with serials and electronic resources management with a technical services perspective.
- Recent and relevant experience working in the technical services area of an academic or research library.
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 Logan laboratory in the Department of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist to join their team. The majority of the efforts with be dedicated to investigating the microbial characteristics and genetics of resistance in multidrug-resistant (MDR) gram-negative bacteria (primarily Enterobacterales) affecting children, healthy populations, animals, and the environment. The goal of this work is to identify community reservoirs of multi-drug resistant Enterobacterales, as infections with these organisms have continued to increase despite aggressive antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention campaigns in healthcare settings.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
- May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
- Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
- Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
- 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 by principal investigator.
SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designee and in collaboration with other members of the research team, the Research Specialist I performs technical or laboratory procedures of a routine nature and carries out experiments or tests under an established research design. Principal duties and responsibilities will include:
- Plating of specimens, isolate, identify, freeze and catalog bacteria from clinical and non-clinical specimens
- Perform molecular microbiologic testing by PCR, gel electrophoresis and related methods
- Preparing overnight cultures, plates, media and buffers
- Maintain laboratory with appropriate biohazard discarding and autoclaving of reusable products
- Enter study-related data into computer databases
- Maintain and submit documentation of laboratory work to principal investigator or designee
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Some work experience in PCR, gel electrophoresis and DNA sequence analysis is preferable.
- Coursework includING some microbiology and molecular laboratory components.
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential.
- The ability to multi-task, remaining flexible and managing time effectively.
- Able to perform procedures requiring manual dexterity and repetitive motions.
- Proficiency with personal computers including Microsoft Office.
- Able to repeat the same laboratory tests many times with accuracy and precision.
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 is a central university office position**
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Supports Emory's Finance & Administration Division users' computer equipment to ensure equipment functions properly on the enterprise's networks.
- Provides client-side network support and escalates to Tier 3 support as needed. Supports departments' equipment issues and utilizes remote connectivity tools for local and long distance users worldwide.
- Supports customers' Emory-provided communications devices (e.g., Samsung, iPhone, etc.) to ensure devices integrate with the enterprise's networks.
- Ensures directory and security protocols are maintained to protect enterprise-wide equipment and information and to prevent unauthorized access and usage.
- Reviews system and management tracking tool tickets (ServiceNow) to confirm ownership and to establish priority for completing ticket work requests.
- Documents work in incident management tracking tool (ServiceNow) and manages service levels to meet or exceed within allowed timeframes.
- Provides recommendations to advise customers on software and hardware purchases and upgrades and to support customer cost-cutting initiatives.
- Manages computer equipment inventory to maintain available stock for emergency replacements and upgrades and to meet certain customer needs.
- Examines and inspects equipment to determine damages and to repair and replace equipment.
- Coordinates removal of end-of-life equipment to ensure proper disposal, recycle and surplus and to update asset inventory records.
- Verifies software licensing agreements to comply with enterprise volume license requirements and limitations.
- Supports enterprise-wide software packages to ensure user functionality.
- Assigns rights as needed to run and deploy software, perform testing and ensure operability.
- Uses systems management tool (i.e., SCCM) to manage the enterprise desktop environment, generate reports, observe functions, image systems and increase efficiencies.
- Assigns permissions using active directories and group policies to ensure proper security levels.
- Manages users and computers and ensures standardized group policies to map printers and network shares.
- Receives notifications of V.I.P. trouble tickets to act on and ensure quick responses and issue resolution.
- Utilizes enterprise and departmental file and print servers to establish printer assignments for users and to permit users to store data securely.
- Ensures systems are encrypted as needed per university policy.
- Participates in a weekly rotating on-call schedule.
- May support multiple departments on campus as part of a local team or individually as a single primary technician within a designated area/department/building as part of a wide-spread team; must be able to work in a team environment.
- Performs IT-related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma and five years of relevant IT experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Duties of the position may require extended periods of bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting up to forty (40) pounds.
- Must maintain an insurable driving record.
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:
- 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:
- This position reports to the Assistant Director of the Dept.
- Primary responsibility for reconciling department corporate card charges, processing reports, aiding with booking travel, processing guest payments, and participant support for grants and conferences.
- This requires high organizational skills, proficient understanding and application of Emory policies, collecting receipts, and following up with individuals/vendors to procure the needed information to submit expense reports.
- Responsibilities overview includes but are not limited to:
- Manage travel arrangements utilizing the approved Emory Travel Agents for department faculty, students, and guests.
- Collect necessary forms and documentation to create payment requests for department guests and students.
- Serves as the primary department liaison to resolve financial issues, request policy exemptions, update appropriate staff regarding policy changes regularly, and answer financial/travel-related questions by faculty and staff.
- Create monthly reports using Emory Business Intelligence to monitor speedtype changes and account balances. As well as create and update custom/ad-hoc reports in Excel.
- Monitor accounting activity for errors, submit correcting journals, process department deposits, complete annual financial reporting, monitor direct billing charges, and assist faculty with understanding grant financial regulations.
- Utilize Emory OneDrive to create and update financial records, following a specific naming convention.
- Protects confidential, financial, and student information and documents per Emory policy.
- May assist with events, communications, contracts, invoicing, vendor relations, equipment acquisition, etc.
- Additional duties as needed.
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Manages the financial, regulatory, patient management, and human resources functions associated with conducting clinical trials.
- Typically supervises a staff of 2 - 5 employees. Trains new clinical trials staff.
- Tracks enrollment, sponsor payments, and salary.
- Provides leadership in business development.
- Assists residents in preparing research projects by facilitating IRB submissions and protocol writing.
- Responsible for preparing NIH proposals and routing through the system.
- Assists in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years experience in clinical trials, two of which are in the clinical area.
- A master's degree and four years of experience in clinical trials, one of which is in the clinical area will be considered equivalent.
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.
A scientist position is open in the Lakdawala laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Emory University School of Medicine. The primary focus of the Lakdawala laboratory is to understand how pandemic influenza viruses emerge from zoonotic reservoirs, with a special focus on airborne transmission and intracellular reassortment of influenza viruses. Please check out our website for more information: https://LakdawalaLab.com
Duties in the position include supervision of lab staff, organization of collaborative projects including human clinical studies and animal studies, execution of research projects, as well as writing manuscripts and giving oral presentations at conferences. Techniques will include molecular virology, fluorescence microscopy, biochemistry, and animal research models. A strong background in molecular biology or virology research is desired and individuals with detailed-orientated skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
- NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.
NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional supported visits to an Emory University location. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
The Goizueta Institute @ Emory Brain Health (GIN) is building on Emory’s strengths in clinical and research neuroscience programs with the goal of developing a new, data-driven approach to understanding and treating the most common brain diseases. Its mission is: Sooner, smarter, personalized medicine for brain health and a long, high-quality life. This Research Scientist will be responsible for developing and supporting image analysis algorithms and pipelines to derive meaningful biomarkers from clinical and research images.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing image processing algorithms and pipelines
- Quality Control (QC) review of algorithm output
- Work with a software engineer to package them and deploy them into the AWS data platform.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Scientist, Bioinformatics performs a wide range of highly technical and complex bioinformatics procedures.
- Qualification for this position requires demonstrated expertise in designing and developing software, databases, and interfaces for analyzing and manipulating research data applications including expertise with simple programming using Perl/Python or Java, statistical programming, web-development, and database query through SQL.
- This role collaborates with researchers to develop high throughput data processing and analysis capability.
- Directs and guides database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data.
- Provides direct technical support and helps guide, implement, and maintain further improvements to bioinformatics software, databases, and interfaces and works with the entire bioinformatics team to diagnose and fix related issues.
- May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team. Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, biological or physical science and three years of experience.
- Experience prior to achieving the PhD will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (optional):
• A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a quantitative/computational field including mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering.
• Previous imaging analysis working experience on 3D T1w volumetrics, white matter hyperintensity, diffusion imaging, resting state functional connectivity, and/or quantitative susceptibility mapping is desired.
• More than 5 years of experience in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) acquisition, analysis and algorithm development is ideal.
• Demonstrated ability to develop custom image analysis algorithms beyond scripting level is needed.
• Experience and/or interest to develop or apply machine learning methods in MRI is desirable.
• The candidate should demonstrate independent research capabilities, and have good organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent proficiency with C/C++, Matlab, or Python programming language is required.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Plans, coordinates, and is accountable for major departmental divisions/sub-units administrative and clinical activities including grants and contracts, budget development and planning for total budgets of $4 million or greater, financial analysis, data processing operations, and human resources management for a division or other department sub-unit with teaching, research and clinical service responsibilities.
- Reports directly to the Division or Unit Director and indirectly to the Department Administrator and Chair.
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in business, finance or related science fied and five years of professional business or management experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
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 Project Coordinator will provide overall coordination for all Emory project activities and will work closely with all investigators and administrators on the research and administrative aspects of the EN-RTP (D43), IRBL (R01), and IeDEA (U01) projects. Performs the daily requirements to administratively manage these awards.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Coordinates the strategic planning process per leadership direction and monitors progress toward achieving project goals.
- Assists in developing, administering and monitoring project related budgets.
- Coordinates logistical arrangements for related conferences, conventions workshops and/or meetings.
- Regularly schedules and meets with affiliated organizations to discuss and support the completion of programmatic aims and milestones.
- May assist in identifying funding resources and in developing funding strategies and initiatives.
- Develops and generates various operational and statistical reports.
- Represents and promotes the project at various speaking engagements.
- May write grants, reports, briefings, newsletters, promotional or other written material related to the project.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
- Maintain and strengthen investigator, staff, and institutional partnerships.
- Coordinate and serve as point of contact for study activities at Emory.
- Work with leadership to troubleshoot and resolve unexpected situations related to implementation and execution of study/award aims.
- Work with program trainees and Emory admin to assist in development and ensure compliance to protocols and award regulations.
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in international travel for project meetings in conjunction with the in-country project team one to two times a year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
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 Program Manager (PM) is responsible for overall program delivery, supporting the Associate Museum Director, Public Programs (AMD-PP) in day-to-day and event specific project management. The PM will maintain the master calendar for all programs, ensuring that information on the timing and content of programs are created and communicated effectively within the unit and across the museum. The PM will establish work-back timelines for the delivery of programs, monitoring progress and providing the AMD-PP and senior management with assessments on progress. The PM develops work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement. The PM gathers materials, which may include content for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants or other written information related to the program. The PM will prepare operational and statistical reports. The PM is responsible for organizing the logistical support required for the delivery of programs, and for providing on-the-day presence, either in-person or assigned.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Manages administrative and research activities in support of a specialized program or research center.
- Develops plans for program growth and development and serves as a liaison to various committees or organizations.
- May oversee the planning, logistics and implementation of various special events such as lectures, seminars, conferences, or research projects.
- Participates in developing and implementing various program related communications such as websites, publications, multimedia or video productions.
- May hire and supervise administrative or research related staff.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Responsible for project managing public program initiatives, including setting schedules and timelines, determining workflows, organizing manpower, organizing budgets, initiating and managing contracts, communicating with outside speakers, curators and organizers, and communicating forthcoming events within the museum.
- Responsible for the delivery of programs on-the-ground either in-person or by assignment
- Responsible for building and maintaining the public program calendar and collecting, collating and editing associated program information for use by marketing and the broader museum
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in business or related field.
- Five years of professional experience in a related field such as business administration, research, or information systems management.
- Requires previous supervisory and program/project management 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:
- 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:
- MPH/Master's degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, or related degree.
- R and SAS programming skills, nutrition and global health knowledge, and R markdown language.
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:
- With minimal supervision, provides administrative support for a Chair or Assistant Dean of an academic or basic research unit or for an Assistant Vice President or Assistant Vice Provost (and above).
- Oversees office operations and ensures office activities comply with policies and procedures.
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and financial statements.
- Develops and maintains spreadsheets. Initiates, processes and maintains records and invoices.
- Keeps manager informed of account status, authorizes expenditures and identifies cost effective alternatives.
- Maintains calendar, prepares daily schedule and prioritizes meeting requests for manager(s).
- Ensures manager is appropriately prepared for daily activities.
- Coordinates, attends, prepares materials for and/or takes minutes at meetings and special events.
- Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
- Reviews incoming correspondence and identifies items of special interest to manager or others.
- Screens items that can be routinely handled and prepares appropriate responses.
- Based on a knowledge of the manager's views, composes, edits and types correspondence, reports and manuscripts under minimal guidance.
- May take dictation or transcribe from a machine.
- Maintains various databases and/or spreadsheets.
- Sets up and organizes filing systems.
- Answers, screens and routes incoming telephone calls.
- May supervise or direct the work of other administrative clerical/secretarial employees.
- Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies and forms.
- May coordinate domestic or foreign travel arrangements.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent, and six years of secretarial or administrative support experience, OR a bachelor's degree and one year of administrative support experience.
- Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software 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.
The Task Force for Global Health is an Emory University affiliate located in Decatur, GA. Its eight programs focus on building durable public health systems that serve all people. Focus areas include neglected tropical diseases, vaccines, and health systems strengthening. The Task Force received the 2016 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize–the world's largest award of its kind–in recognition of its extraordinary contributions to alleviating human suffering. Program Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) virus cause 1.3 million deaths per year and over two million new infections occur annually. Because hepatitis B vaccination, curative therapy for hepatitis C and other interventions can effectively prevent viral hepatitis transmission and mortality, the 2016 World Health Assembly endorsed goals for hepatitis elimination and preventing over 4.5 million deaths by 2030. However, to eliminate hepatitis, access to effective interventions must improve. In 2019, to help countries build effective programs and accelerate progress toward hepatitis elimination, The Task Force for Global Health launched the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE). CGHE, www.globalhep.org, builds capacity for hepatitis elimination globally through delivery of technical assistance, knowledge generation and dissemination, and advocacy among partners united in a community of practice.
The Associate Public Health Advisor will support technical and scientific projects at the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination, including database and data dashboard management, data analysis, report drafting, and project management. The Associate Public Health Advisor will coordinate with Coalition partners, including Ministries of Health, clinicians, international NGOs, and academic institutions. The Advisor will oversee the management of dashboards featuring epidemiological, programmatic, and policy data for over 190 countries, including data extraction, data cleaning, data import, and regular data updates, and the Advisor will liaise with country partners to validate data as needed. The Advisor will support efforts to develop HBV and HCV policy and advocacy resources, including development of country profiles. The Advisor will provide technical assistance to partners, including data analysis support, editorial assistance, and consultation to national HBV and HCV elimination programs. The Advisor will conduct analyses of operational research projects. The Advisor will assist in developing project management tracking tools and will support partner coordination. The Advisor will assist project dissemination activities as needed, including abstract and publication drafting.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Coordinates public health activities for the Task Force for Global Health, including surveillance, epidemiology, prevention and control, and outreach activities within countries.
- Coordinates activities designed to address the public health issue, identify resources and partnerships, and collaborate with stakeholders. Researches factors that may impact the success of a public health program including gathering input from stakeholders and target audiences in the field.
- Maintains a surveillance system where appropriate, to gather information on the public health area. Analyzes trends and makes subsequent recommendations for changes in program policy.
- Provides technical advice, consultation and training on administrative and logistical aspects of disease intelligence, individual elements of surveillance systems, staffing, and training needs.
- Participates in the development of strategies aimed at identification, analysis, and resolution of problems impacting program.
- Reports to leadership on the status of the public health issue.
- Assists in developing grant proposals. Performs other related duties as required.
Additional responsibilities includes:
- Research factors that may impact the success of a public health program including gathering input from stakeholders and target audiences in the field.
- Maintains a surveillance system where appropriate, to gather information on the public health area.
- Analyzes trends and makes subsequent recommendations for changes in program policy.
- Provides technical advice, consultation and training on administrative and logistical aspects of disease intelligence, individual elements of surveillance systems, staffing and training needs.
- Participates in the development of strategies aimed at identification, analysis, and resolution of problems impacting programs.
- Reports to leadership on the status of the public health issue.
- Assists in developing grant proposals
TRAVEL:
- 10-15% domestic and/or international travel is expected
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in public health from an accredited school.
- At least one year of related experience, which could be classified as fellowships, internships, research assistantships, or part-time research activities.
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.
A Steam Distribution Mechanic is responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of equipment on steam distribution lines.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- This includes steam trap stations, steam pressure reduction stations, condensate return tanks, steam-fired domestic water heaters, shell and tube building heating heat exchangers, and distribution line valves, strainers and other fittings.
- Completes work orders and preventative maintenance orders to document work performed.
- Communicates orally and written with department personnel and management for the purpose of receiving and advising on matters concerning steam system maintenance.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years experience working on steam systems and/or piping systems.
- Must have a valid Georgia driver's license, and an insurable driving record.
- Requires 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.
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The mission of the Emory University Police Department—a division of Emory Campus Services—is to provide professional police services in partnership with the community we serve.
- Performs the duties of an armed peace officer.
- Conducts field investigations, initiates and executes detentions, makes arrests, issues citations, writes reports, obtains warrants, conducts searches, transports prisoners to jail or to a juvenile facility, and testifies in a court of law.
- Provides armed vehicular and foot patrol within jurisdiction.
- Responds to calls for assistance in life threatening, emergency and service related situations.
- Enforces state and federal law, local ordinances, and organizational regulations.
- Controls crowds and conducts/controls traffic.
- Restrains violent or resistant patients under the direction of medical personnel; restrains and transports violent criminals. Observes and reports criminal activity and other incidents or conditions jeopardizing the safety and security of the community. Maintains required record-keeping.
- Performs duties in a sensitive and legal manner and maintains positive public relations.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Georgia driver's license within 30 days of employment.
- Must be able to complete Georgia P.O.S.T. basic peace officer certification as scheduled by the Department, if not certified in Georgia at the time of employment.
- Must have an insurable driving record.
- Must be able to develop and maintain proficiency with a handgun and other required weapons.
- Must pass an extensive background investigation including a drug screen and psychological exam.
- An accredited associates degree or equivalent course work is preferred.
- Prefer one, or more, of the following: experience as a peace officer with arrest authority or in a law enforcement support or security-related function; or certified as a peace officer in any state; or service in the U.S. military with honorable discharge.
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.
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