The Department of Chemistry at Emory University invites applicants with the ability to effectively (a) oversee the financial operations of a department passionate about teaching and research and (b) engage with a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Coordinates major financial reporting and budgeting activities.
- Ensures compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
- Coordinates the correction of account balances, resolves funding issues and maintains proper accounting controls and procedures.
- Makes recommendations to management related to long-range financial and cash flow analyses.
- Prepares and analyzes statistical and financial reports, financial statements and supporting schedules.
- May assist in preparing, developing and monitoring department/organizational budgets.
- May maintain grant agreements, policies and guidelines; coordinate grant reporting requirements; review grant funding source compliance; and negotiate grant funding with awarding agencies.
- May perform indirect cost analysis. May hire, train, and supervise a small staff.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field and four years of financial analyst or accounting experience, 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Senior Academic Research Scientist is recognized as an authority in the scientific field both inside and outside of Emory University and requires significant achievements in leadership and recognition in support of Emory research or translational science or original scientific research together with a demonstrated ability to manage major components of the Emory scientific mission.
- Duties will include designing, developing, and conducting laboratory or translational research experiments, as well as overseeing and managing all technical aspects of the laboratory.
- The Sr. Academic Research Scientist will monitor quality control and recommend new processes or equipment to help improve laboratory operations.
- The Senior Academic Research Scientist will be expected to assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, and will be expected to have significant authorship on publications.
- May have supervisory responsibilities. Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD or MD and fifteen 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: 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 Gordon Laboratory seeks a motivated Scientist to spearhead cutting-edge mass spectrometry studies. Our lab focuses on de-novo pathway mapping, utilizing functional assays and mass spectrometry to systematically dissect pathways impacting pathogen infection and immunity.
With our focus on high prevalence pathogens (including HIV and SARS-CoV-2) and fundamental questions of immunity, this is a superb opportunity for a sharp scientist to explore key mechanisms of human disease and contribute to therapeutic strategies. We pursue diverse projects spanning both academic and industry collaborations, and offer publication opportunities on questions pertaining to both basic and translational research.
We believe that the best science emerges from an environment of generous collaboration, reinforced by a culture of learning, curiosity, and the sharing of advice and skills. In considering new members of our group, we value a positive can-do attitude, evidence of previous success in laboratory environments, attention to detail, and cultural fit.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
- Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
- Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
- Will be required to review literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
- May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD or MD OR Master's degree and five years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
- Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
- Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.
- NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Utilization of cutting edge mass spectrometry platforms, including time-of-flight (TOF), ion trap, and orbitrap-based instruments.
- High-pressure liquid chromatography and nanoLC instrumentation.
- Experience preparing mass spectrometry samples for proteomics analysis.
- Analysis of mass spectrometry data to identify biological macromolecules, utilizing state-of-the art software tools (e.g. Spectronaut, Proteome Discoverer, MetaboScape, MaxQuant, etc.).
- Experience using command line and data analysis tools (e.g. R, Python, Perl, etc.).
- Integrative analysis of orthogonal / high dimensional datasets.
- Structural analysis of protein-protein and/or protein-ligand interactions.
An ideal candidate should have a strong background in one or a combination of the following areas: biochemistry, analytical chemistry, computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, mass spectrometry, immunology or virology. Preference will be given to candidates who have a solid understanding of biochemistry, have prior experience in -omics data analysis, and those who have structural biology 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:
- Coordinates and directs departmental activities which may include the department's residency program, the transitional year program and/or other programs.
- Provides input into departmental objectives, especially those pertaining to the residency program.
- Interviews applicants and recommends candidates for admission to the residency program.
- Establishes and administers departmental policies and procedures pertaining to teaching requirements, course objectives, and course content in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Plans and develops courses for medical students, manages the course budget, negotiates with outside agencies to obtain funding and support for the course, and coordinates and administers the course throughout the academic year.
- Arranges, administers, and proctors certifying and sub-specialty exams.
- Develops, administers and monitors intern, resident, and operating budgets.
- Collects and analyzes data to advise management of long range needs.
- May develop various communications materials/methodologies such as newsletter articles, memos, videotapes, workshops, brochures, and focus groups.
- Supervises staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field and five years of professional business administration or management experience OR an equivalent combination of related experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience as a GME program manager or coordinator and facility with graduate medical education applications including ACGME ADS and New Innovations.
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:
- Coordinates the logistics necessary to plan and execute conferences, meetings, and various types of special events for a school, department, or division.
- Interfaces with clients to plan events, and oversees their implementation.
- May conduct pre-event site/venue tours with potential clients.
- Recommends appropriate venue options based on the scope and specifications of the event.
- Liaises with catering vendors, Staging staff, and other parties participating in producing the event.
- Oversees domestic and/or international travel arrangements for event attendees.
- Acts as a primary day-of-event representative to the client before, during, and after event.
- Tracks and monitors event expenses; may oversee event billing and payment processes.
- Performs other related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma and four years of experience in planning, coordinating and conducting special events, or a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and 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 Senior Director of Energy Strategy and Utilities, this position leads, prioritizes, and manages the overall operations and maintenance of the Utility Systems for the university, including electrical distribution, water and natural gas distribution, steam and chilled water distribution, and steam and chilled water production.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Develops and maintains utility systems' operational and maintenance standards, departmental guidelines, policies, procedures, and programs pertaining to utilities that ensure Emory ranks in the highest tier with peer institutions for system reliability and efficiency.
- Establishes and maintains the campus' Utility Master Plan in conjunction with the Director of Engineering to ensure availability and reliability of utility systems are maintained to support daily and critical operations as well as the campus' Master Plan.
- Works closely with Engineering Services to ensure design standards are maintained and operational efficiency is achieved. Identifies opportunities for use of renewable energy technologies, and oversees management of the interruptible natural gas contract.
- Responsible for reporting monthly and quarterly operational and reliability data to senior management on the effectiveness of the plants. Is responsible for the planning, budgeting, construction, and documentation for all campus utility infrastructure projects with support from Engineering and Planning, Design and Construction.
- Represents the department by serving on various campus, community, and county committees. Works with constituents on long-range campus planning issues and takes initiative to develop improvement plans.
- Plans, organizes and assigns work and special projects to effectively utilize available resources. Hires, supervises, evaluates, and promotes professional development and mentoring of staff. Establishes and manages the department's budget through monthly review of financial reports. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, and seven years of experience involving design, construction, or operation of a central steam plant and district steam and chilled water systems or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of three years of related supervisory experience with demonstration of ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities; excellent organizational and communication skills.
- General knowledge of pressure vessel codes, and applicable state and federal regulations. Prior operational experience of a comparable steam and chilled water distribution system preferred.
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:
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Phlebotomy trained, preferred
- Lab experience, preferred
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:
- Oversees the utilization, operation and maintenance of the Woodruff Physical Education Center (WPEC) and the Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC) swimming pools.
- These two facilities have five separate bodies of water: WPEC Olympic competition indoor pool, WPEC warming pool, SAAC outdoor Olympic pool, SAAC outdoor Teaching pool and SAAC outdoor Kiddie pool.
- Provides leadership in managing all aspects of pool safety to ensure county code and university policies are enforced; oversees the aquatic users, and coordinates the aquatic activities within the overall mission of the Department of Athletics.
- Responsible for the management and the upkeep of all swimming pools on campus under the Athletics department.
- Oversees the policies and procedures development for all areas of responsibility.
- Manages risk management and safety plans for all swimming pools on campus.
- Works collaboratively with athletics and recreation and wellness programming staff.
- Coordinates with athletics to schedule access to the facility for practices, workouts and swim meets.
- Develops and reviews recommendations regarding short-term and long-range facility projects.
- Assists in developing long-range financial planning and development regarding swimming pool operations.
- Researches and develops new initiatives and technologies to improve service, enhance revenue, and system-wide opportunities in aquatics.
- Prepares regular written communication such as monthly and annual reports, financial, usage and equipment inventory reports.
- Clarifies and resolves complex problems spanning all aspects of the facilities.
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates operational and lifeguard aquatic staff.
- Teaches safety classes and lifeguard training classes.
- Creates and updates staff manuals, job descriptions, and staff expectations.
- Coordinates the swimming pool operating hours and lifeguard schedules appropriately.
- Coordinates with contracted management companies as necessary for all contracted services.
- Schedules lifeguard request with internal or external groups.
- Conducts bi-weekly in-service training for all aquatic staff.
- Monitors the pool systems; reports hazardous or unsafe conditions to facilities management and submitting work orders.
- Maintains all chemical log books of water treatment, general maintenance records, and all aquatic facility maintenance requests.
- Maintains, inventories, and purchases equipment.
- Collaborates with facilities team to renovate and upgrade aquatic facilities.
- Maintains policies and procedures in accordance with all affected groups including athletic training usage, ADA compliance, national regulations/health codes, and fire codes.
- Creates, implements, and keeps current appropriate signage in pool area.
- Works collaboratively with Campus Services to develop strategic and preventative maintenance plans.
- Coordinates with outside contractors to schedule maintenance and repairs at appropriate times.
- Provides guidance and leadership to execute successful intercollegiate home swim meets and external events.
- Supervises any game day training with student staff.
- Serves as a host to all visiting staff, teams, and officials.
- Oversees spectator management including sportsmanship and other needs related to any policies or procedures.
- Coordinates any game day promotions for events in which serving as the event supervisor.
- Serves as the supervisor for any and all other needs and issues associated with the event such as weather delays, fan medical needs, parking and transportation needs.
- Works with internal and external support staff to prepare detailed plans, outlines, and diagrams for distribution to carry out contractual and departmental obligations in conjunction with all aquatic events.
- Serves on NCAA host management team.
- Actively assists with all UAA and NCAA championship events hosted.
- Attends departmental and divisional meetings as necessary.
- Serves in an on-call function to support operations at the facilities.
- Serves as a department ranking staff member on duty for operations and facilities; which includes, but is not limited to: serving as a first responder for emergency situations and providing emergency care, providing customer service, resolving conflicts and making decision and judgments regarding program and facility usage.
- Assist with informal recreation operations and drop in recreation patrons.
- This position is responsible for the integrity of Emory's intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Emory University.
- This position is responsible for insuring that his/her involvement with Athletic Department activities maintains the integrity of the University's reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni.
- Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in sports administration management, recreation, physical education or a related field.
- A minimum of two years of experience in recreation or intercollegiate athletics facility management and operations.
- Current Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, and Certified Pool Operator certifications.
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.
Leads a staff responsible for maintaining landscape areas or to facilitate moves, set-ups or special events.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Duties may include constructing, planting, maintaining and repairing new landscape areas or moving furniture and staging materials. Other responsibilities may include repairing, renovating, and maintaining athletic fields and other specialized areas.
- May monitor and activate irrigation systems and apply fertilizer and pesticides to landscape areas. May drive university utility vehicles to and from work sites. Ensures the proper safeguarding of tools and equipment.
- Follows necessary precautions in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous materials and power equipment. Uses personal protective equipment as necessary.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of related experience including lead or supervisory responsibility for a work crew. Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
- Some positions in this classification may require the ability to lift 100 pounds, and to bend, stoop, and twist. Positions in this classification may require a Category 24 Ornamental and Turf Control Pesticide Applicators License from the Georgia Department of Agriculture or the ability to receive one within six months of employment.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Educates and assists management and employees within a particular division or department in the administration of human resources policies and procedures.
- Interprets policies and works with appropriate staff to effectively resolve human resources issues.
- Provides guidance to managers and supervisors regarding employee leave policies.
- May investigate and gather information regarding employee relations, Workers' Compensation and FMLA situations.
- Initiates employment requisitions and follows up on job postings and applicant referrals.
- Processes new hire and applicant tracking paperwork.
- Ensures the accuracy and completeness of employment documents.
- Reviews and obtains approval of time and attendance documents, processes reimbursements and special checks and maintains required documentation.
- Maintains databases, records and files and prepares reports.
- May assist with budget preparation and monitor expenditures for specific areas.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of college coursework, and three years of office administration experience which includes two years of human resources experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Knowledge of various personal computer software packages.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three years of HR experience.
- Experience with Student Hiring.
- Experience in higher education is highly desired.
- Experience with PeopleSoft, Compass Financials, Kronos, and iCIMS.
- Experience digitalizing files.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with staff, students and faculty data.
- Ability to work on multiple projects with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced team environment.
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 Department of Hematology and Oncology within Emory’s School of Medicine is seeking
a Research Specialist with experience in cancer immunology, molecular biology, and
working with cell cultures, mouse models and/or human samples. The ideal candidate will
have familiarity with cellular immune assays, flow cytometry, protein assays, and basic
molecular techniques. The person hired for this position will work closely with post docs and
students in the Dhodapkar group to accelerate the pre-clinical work identifying immune
mechanisms and treatments in multiple myeloma.
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:
- Human and/or mouse immunology
- Flow cytometry
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.
BACKGROUND:
The Task Force for Global Health, based in Atlanta and founded nearly 40 years ago to advance health equity, works with partners in more than 150 countries to eliminate diseases, ensure access to vaccines and essential medicines, and strengthen health systems to protect populations. For more information, visit www.taskforce.org.
COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND:
The Task Force communications & development department supports the strategic objectives of the organization including brand identity, program success, fundraising, and employee recruitment and retention. The department leads an integrated communications program to drive high levels of brand awareness and engagement with donors, partners, employees, and other target audiences. The department is playing a critical role in the growth of The Task Force as the central communications team ties together the multiple brands/programs of The Task Force to engage a variety of audiences.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Responsible for the integrated communication and promotion of divisional programs and services of the Task Force for Global Health (TFGH).
- Collaborates with others to develop and implement programs and communications materials for targeted audiences which enhances awareness and utilization of divisional programs and services.
- Creates effective promotional materials, including articles, brochures, forms, and flyers.
- Designs, oversees, and updates a website to educate and promote activities and programs; coordinates websites.
- May manage a budget.
- May conduct evaluations, surveys, and focus groups to assist in quality improvement efforts.
- May be responsible for managing various aspects of social media activities.
- Leads TFGH's end-of-the-year giving campaigns.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The communications and development manager builds and protects the TFGH brand through content creation, targeted outreach to key audiences, and the use of analytics to inform strategic communications and fundraising efforts.
- Will lead key functions while contributing to a team, prioritizing collaboration and learning new skills.
- Key responsibilities include: Writing: This position will interview staff and partners to create content for the newsletter, donor mailings, website, social media, press releases, video scripts, annual report, staff mailings, and speeches and edit colleagues' writing.
- Stories must be well-researched and well-written, reflecting knowledge of news conventions,
- AP style guidelines, and core copy editing principles.
- Supporting development efforts: Leads content creation for TFGH's End-of-Year giving campaigns; supports the development of fundraising materials and other fundraising campaigns.
- Contributes to the development of TFGH's development plan and strategy.
- Helps with donor-focused events.
- Media engagement: Identifies newsworthy Task Force activities and key journalists, pitches stories, cultivates and manages media relationships, trains spokespeople, tracks media coverage, conducts analytics, and represents The Task Force to increase media coverage.
- Video production: Experience filming and editing video for compelling video packages of varying lengths -- including B-roll, interviews, and internal and external uses.
- Maintains and manages video archive. Collaborates with communications and program colleagues to highlight the impact of Task Force programs through storytelling.
- Juggles simultaneous creative projects and tracking their impact in order to inform subsequent initiatives. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or other related field, and five years of experience developing marketing and informational materials and writing/research, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Journalism experience
- Gifted writer with impeccable attention to detail, and knowledge of news conventions and AP style.
- Ability to copy edit own work and work of others
- Experience with and understanding of global health and development issues and sector; experience working in a developing country preferred
- Social media savvy with proven track record of engaging and increasing followers
- Experience with digital storytelling to engage audiences
- Experience in media relations, public speaking, event planning
- Experience with donor relations and fundraising. Capital Campaign experience a plus.
- Expertise using KPIs and analytics to set and track goals and inform strategy and priorities
- Experience with marketing, communications and development tools and techniques such as WordPress (website creation and maintenance), MailChimp, Meltwater, Salesforce (managing a CRM database), DonorSearch and Foundation Directory (identifying potential individual and organizational funding prospects), SEO best practices, and basic use of some design tools
- Knowledge of MS office tools
- Knowledge of publishing and other related software.
- Demonstrated creativity in the design of marketing, public relations or educational programs and communications materials.
- Global Public Health experience
TRAVEL: 5-15% domestic and international travel
Note: Cover letter and three writing samples required. There will also be a writing exercise as part of the interview process.
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:
- Recruits students by traveling to high schools and college recruitment fairs.
- Reviews, analyzes, and rates applications of students applying for admission.
- Conducts information sessions for visiting students and parents, and may conduct campus tours.
- Assists in coordinating alumni volunteer activities.
- May review and edit financial aid forms.
- Composes correspondence, and designs and generates reports.
- Maintains communication via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
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:
- Assists a flow cytometry facility and may supervise laboratory personnel.
- Provides cell-sorting services to researchers to include sorting of potentially biohazardous samples.
- Handles routine maintenance of instruments, including troubleshooting and repair of electronics, fluids, lasers, and computer components.
- Establishes and maintains a program to authorize use of instruments by independent researchers.
- Develops basic and advanced flow cytometry training programs.
- Serves as a key resource in technical and scientific areas related to scientific consulting services, including experimental design, sample preparation, and protocol development for a diverse array of users from multiple disciplines, including immunology, oncology, biochemistry, hematology, and pathology.
- Interfaces with equipment field service engineers, and ensures compliance with relevant maintenance contracts.
- Assists with budgets, prepares billing statements and balances accounts.
- Provides support for grant applications by assisting with data presentation and facility descriptions.
- Maintains core laboratory web site, to include information on recharge rates, online scheduling, scientific protocols, and links to other related web sites.
- Performs responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a biological science or medical technology and one year of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Demonstrated expertise in immunophenotyping and flow cytometry, with documentation in the form of a portfolio of previous work.
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 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.
SUMMARY:
The Program Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Mental Health Program Global Behavioral Health team. The Program Assistant will maintain calendars; receive and compose correspondence and inquiries; manage program data; handle logistics of domestic and international travel; draft contracts and MOUs, budgets, salary allocations and expenditures, donor reports, departmental reports, and other development or communications materials; organize meetings and events; and liaise with other administrative and technical staff across the Carter Center. This position will report to the Senior Associate Director, Mental Health Program. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provides administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within an NGO environment.
- Assists assigned managers and team members by maintaining calendars, receiving and composing communications as correspondence, and replies to inquiries.
- Handles preparations, scheduling, logistics, and other various requirements for domestic and international travel.
- Drafts contracts, budgets, and donor reports with direction from manager. Processes financial documents including contracts, expense reports, invoices, etc.
- Writes routine reports and correspondence, and assists with the development of project/program materials.
- Organizes meetings and events. Works with and maintains data management and filing for projects/program.
- Serves as an administrator of work product with other programs/departments, i.e. finance, program development, public information, etc.
- Liaises and communicates with project consultants and field office staff, providing logistical and administrative support, as directed.
- Conducts research and provides support to one or more staff members in regards to project and programmatic efforts.
- May supervise work study students and volunteers.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent AND five years of administrative experience, OR a bachelor's degree.
- Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicant should be detail-oriented, well-organized, and committed to excellence, with a demonstrated capacity for building strong interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, and good judgment.
- International operations, accounts payable and receivable/expense processing and monitoring experience is desirable.
- Prior living or working experience in a developing country and non-English language skills are valued assets.
- Strong written and communication skills is preferred.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, complex, detail-oriented professional office environment.
- Strong discretion and tact and the ability to maintain Confidentiality.
- Proficiency in working knowledge of various personal computer software applications, e.g. Teams, Zoom, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel.
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
The Carter Center requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Installs, maintains, and monitors one or more multi-platform operating systems, utilities, and related software to meet organizational needs.
- Supports the availability, integrity, and reliability of assigned systems.
- Supports day-to-day activities for the Slate CRM used by the Office of Admission.
- Coordinates the intake of data and documents from multiple application, score, and transcript services and data integration with multiple campus systems.
- Collaborates with other technical/data team members and office stakeholders to develop protocols and processes to support new outreach and recruiting initiatives.
- Builds reports and queries to support operational, recruiting, and selection efforts.
- Participates in continuous improvement efforts by identifying user needs and researching potential solutions.
- Perform system configuration, maintenance, enhancement, and quality control processes for online applications, from submission through decision release.
- Creates documentation and training to ensure consistency and data integrity.
- Provides support of Slate's functionality in the areas of applications, event management, queries, form development, document management, communications, workflow maintenance, data uploads and general record maintenance.
- Leverages knowledge of data and admissions processes to provide analyze and improve office processes.
- Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three years of operating systems analysis/administration experience OR a bachelor's degree and one year of operating systems analysis/administration experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical experience with CRM and student information systems. Experience with Technolutions Slate strongly preferred.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Experience in higher ed enrollment strongly preferred.
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 posted position will be working on the Emory Healthy Aging Study and the Emory Healthy Brain Study (https://healthyaging.emory.edu/). The Emory Healthy Aging Study is an online longitudinal research study working to build a massive public health database to better understand how we age and age-related diseases. Participants from the Emory Healthy Aging Study are recruited into a sub-study called the Emory Healthy Brain Study, which is specifically focused on identifying biomarkers that can predict Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders. The scope of the role includes recruiting potential participants and conducting study visits. The coordinator will be responsible for data entry, consenting, vitals, blood draws, assisting during lumbar punctures, and administering cognitive testing.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Handles or assists with administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
- Maintains data pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry.
- Assists with patient recruitment.
- Attends study meetings.
- Orders and maintains equipment and supplies.
- Reviews medical records and/or conducts screenings for recruitment of study participants, performs interviews and QOL questionnaires.
- Collects study specimen according to protocol which may include phlebotomy, processing, and preparation for shipping.
- Coordinates services, schedules procedures, creates and maintains case packages, and monitors charges.
- Assists with quality assurance and tracks regulatory submissions.
- Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- (1.) High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience OR
- (2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience OR
- (3.) Licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience OR
- (4.) Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.
- This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of CLINICAL RESEARCHER.
NOTE: 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 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) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills.
- 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.
- 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.
- Works with the post-award specialists to solve problems, answer questions, and give guidance on post-award activities and other grants management topics on a daily basis.
- Works with colleagues/team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work.
- 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 make adjustments to payroll for all budgeted positions (including relative cost sharing positions).
- Reviews and reconciles award expenditures and budgets, making adjustments, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
NOTE: Emory University, School of Medicine, Research Administration is currently in a “virtual first” model, which means you will be working remotely with a requirement for in person activities (i.e., team building, faculty meetings, or other RAS activities) quarterly.
Dedicated to discovering causes, prevention, treatments, and cures, Emory National Primate Research Center (ENPRC/EPC) is fighting diseases and improving human health and lives worldwide. One of seven NIH-funded NPRCs, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://www.enprc.emory.edu.
The Research Administration Services within the Emory Primate Center at Emory University is currently seeking a Research Administrator, Post-Award Manager.
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 nonhuman primates. If you are someone with research administration and leadership experience who is familiar research administration lifecycle and eager to help lead the growing team, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.
The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research administration. The Research Admin, Post-Award Manager will be a leader who is willing to support the RAS Director in leading the post-award team, and provide backup coverage for the post-award team as needed to ensure adequate coverage and support for PIs. The Research Admin, Post-Award Manager will work to ensure the highest quality of research administration support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.
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 of 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.
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience managing personnel
- Extensive knowledge of post-award
- Knowledge of eRA Commons, federal guidelines and Uniform Guidance
- Experience with award reconciliation, closeout, as well as identification of sponsored project accounts receivable items
- Excellent communication skills and ability to meet the team members where they are
- Time management skills and ability to prioritize
- Ability to set and carryout goals
- Ability to resolve conflict and provide solutions
- Institutionally minded and strategically focused
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Primarily Remote
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, and health assessment. Employment is contingent upon a clear background screening.
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 NIH-funded NPRCs, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu
The Unit of Behavioral Management within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full-time Animal Behavioral Management Specialist, Lead to join our team. Our work consists of the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral management techniques to our population of nonhuman primates. These techniques include behavioral assessment, environmental enrichment, social housing, animal training and input/coordination of changes in operational activities to address behavioral and welfare needs. Our work is science based and our goal is to improve captive primate welfare and support essential biomedical science. We share our research findings with the scientific community via publications, presentations, webinars and workshops.
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 non-human primate experience who is familiar with direct application and assessment of behavioral management techniques such as behavioral observations, enrichment, social housing, and animal training this is an amazing opportunity to make a positive impact in the science and research community by enhancing animal welfare.
The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research. The Animal Behavioral Management, Lead will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with colleagues within and outside of the Behavioral Management Unit. The Animal Behavioral Management, Lead will work to ensure the highest quality of animal welfare and behavioral management implementation and support, and will have good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, animal care, veterinary medicine, research staff, students, and other support services.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Participates in an integrated program of animal care and environmental enrichment with enrichment, animal care, and veterinary staff members.
- Responsible for ordering supplies needed for enrichment program.
- Organizes and performs technical duties, such as the preparation, maintenance and distribution of enrichment materials, devices and equipment.
- Oversees and performs assembly, repair, and distribution of foraging devices, puzzles, and other objects for animals to eat, manipulate and explore.
- Maintains inventory of supplies.
- Designs, develops and tests enrichment techniques, new ideas for enhancing captive environments, and interventions in terms of practicality, use by animals, and efficacy for improving behavior.
- Designs, develops and tests enrichment techniques, new ideas for enhancing captive environments, and interventions in terms of practicality, use by animals, and efficacy for improving behavior.
- Determines potential nonhuman primate social partners, completes social introductions, monitors progress and makes decisions about outcomes of introductions.
- Monitors social interactions of group-living nonhuman primates.
- Designs, develops and implements specific animal training procedures that employ behavioral modification techniques.
- Identifies animals that are in need of specialized therapy for observed behavioral problems.
- Coordinates documentation of enrichment procedures and generates written and numeric progress reports on the behavioral management program.
- Assists in conducting behavioral research that evaluates environmental enrichment.
- Collects observational data for enrichment studies.
- Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
- Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data, and prepares charts and graphs.
- Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
- May assist in research protocol design.
- Demonstrates and trains others in proper research techniques and use of equipment.
- Troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
- Indoor and outdoor work environment, exposure to biohazards and potentially dangerous animals.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
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 relevant field such as Biology, Psychology, Zoology, Anthropology, or Wildlife Management, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- At least two years experience in enrichment and/or behavioral research.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a wide variety of personnel.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Must gain or attempt to gain LAT Certification through AALAS within one year of beginning this position.
- The ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- The ability to lift up to 50 pounds
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Work environment may involve working with biohazardous blood and tissues although this is not typical.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions to avoid.
- Indoor and outdoor work environment, exposure to biohazards and potentially dangerous animals.
- Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STATEMENT:
Emory NPRC in conjunction with Emory University conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which may include an INA and criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, drug screening, the requirement of various vaccinations, and health assessment. Employment is contingent upon a clear background screening.
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.