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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to use Spanish and/or Portuguese effectively in spoken and written communication.
• Ability to manage departmental website and coordinate departmental use of social media.

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.

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

The Division of Neuropharmacology and Neurologic Disease within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full time Research Specialist, Lead to join our team.

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at ENPRC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is familiar with immunohistochemistry, 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. The Research Specialist will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Research Specialist will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Knowledge in basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques, including immunoblotting, PCR, immunoprecipitation.
• Knowledge performing immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry.
• Basic knowledge of cell culture techniques.
• 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.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience
OR
equivalent combination of experience, education, and training

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
• Work environment involves cells and animal tissue.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment
• Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Supports and assists with installs and activations and repairs campus voice and data services.
• Responds to work orders (WOs) and trouble tickets to perform moves, adds, changes and installs and to repair interrupted service.
• Supports communications wiring installs, labeling and testing in accordance with internal IT and Industry standards.
• Interacts with Coordinators and customers to clarify work details and to troubleshoot issues.
• Utilizes automated tracking and management tools to update status, report details and complete work assignments.
• Interacts with customers to determine needs and issues. Assists with equipment demonstrations to explain operations.
• Interacts with Coordinators to initiate on-site changes to WOs and to maintain flexibility.
• Performs on-site customer walk-throughs to assist with developing effective WOs.
• Prepares for moves to support equipment needs, clarify instructions and gather resources (e.g., department staff, etc.).
• Assists with moves of communications services to provide existing service levels at new locations.
• Supports new voice and data connections to provide customers with new service.
• Interacts with Coordinators to update and change WO instructions.
• Assists with wiring installs to provide connections from communications closets to the workspace.
• Inspects communications closets to ensure security, safety and cleanliness.
• Evaluates communications closet configurations to recommend data switch port upgrades.
• Maintains FS vehicles to ensure safety and operability.
• Maintains campus emergency and elevator phones to ensure service levels and safety.
• Maintains personal FS toolkit bags to ensure tool functionality and to ensure tool bags are sufficiently equipped for meeting WO demands.
• Utilizes MySoft to update WOs and to document and track work status for meeting service level requirements.
• Updates MySoft records to maintain accurate and up-to-date information.
• Applies accurate prices for work performed to WOs to ensure proper billing.
• Closes out trouble tickets to verify issues have been corrected.
• Utilizes Microsoft Excel to build spreadsheets for data port assignments.
• Utilizes applications to print labels for phones.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma and one year of relevant IT experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist.
• Valid Georgia driver's license and 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:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

The Associate Director of Research and Scholarship is part of the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence (CFDE) that supports faculty in all aspects of their careers, including research and scholarly writing, teaching and pedagogy, and mentorship and career development.

Under the direction of the Director for Research and Scholarly Writing, will be responsible for shaping and facilitating a comprehensive program of support and resources for all Emory faculty in the areas of grant-seeking, idea development, and proposal development.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Serves as a key contact for Emory faculty in STEM fields for support in the areas of research and scholarship.
• Grant Proposal Development Pursues proactive outreach to assist faculty seeking grants.
• Develops a list of potential funding sources and connects them directly with faculty and their interests.
• Develops and presents workshops and other forms of targeted support for idea and proposal development for faculty seeking both private and federal funding sources.
• Explores the possibility of setting up a separate fund on Scholarly Writing and Publishing (SWAP) Fund model just for grant writing, with a list of vetted/recommended grant writers.
• Coordinates a working group with the Office of Foundation Relations, the Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Success and the CFDE to identify funding opportunities, match faculty with opportunity, and provide support to faculty on idea development and proposal development.
• STEM Faculty Support Taps and leverages the CFDE's SWAP grants for non-book fields.
• Promotes stories of successful SWAP grants that also demonstrate range of fields and uses.
• Develops programmatic support for clinical track faculty for writing tasks related to moving into research roles (such as writing a paper abstract, putting a poster together).
• Partners with the School of Medicine Office of Faculty Advancement, Leadership, and Inclusion to expand their Research Survival Skills workshops to both clinical and basic scientists.
• Taps and leverages National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity resources for STEM faculty.
• General Support for Research and Scholarship In partnership with the Director for Research and Scholarly Writing, helps faculty navigate the broad landscape of support and resources for research, scholarship, and funding offered at Emory.
• Establishes a Study in a Second Discipline program for faculty to support growth of interdisciplinary research.
• Serves on CFDE and university committees as appropriate.
• Prepares program assessment and outcome reports for Office of the Provost.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and four years of grant writing or related experience, preferably in STEM fields.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and launch new programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or other advanced degree in a related field. Previous experience in higher education faculty development.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with faculty in a top-tier R-01 research institution.

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:

• Recruits, screens, identifies, contacts, and interviews participants to obtain data for assigned research projects.
• Interviews may be conducted in person, in a clinical setting, the subject's residence, or by telephone.
• Coordinates the data collection process.
• May abstract data from the participant's medical record.
• Schedules appointments, obtains consent forms, explains the study to the participant and collects data.
• May observe participants and record results of observation through written documentation or video recording.
• Edits completed questionnaires for completeness, legibility and accuracy.
• Follows up with participants to obtain missing data or clarify existing data.
• Designs forms, worksheets and study questionnaires.
• May code and enter data into a database.
• Compiles data and produces reports to be used for analysis of research findings.
• May monitor blood pressure and heart rate and may take vital signs and height/weight measurements.
• May collect blood, saliva, or urine samples from participants and prepare them for laboratory testing.
• Provides direction to others engaged in the interviewing process.
• Maintains required record-keeping.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of administrative support, customer service or other related experience which includes one year of interviewing experience.
• Data entry experience.
• Positions that require drawing blood require completion of a phlebotomy training program.

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:

• Analyzes, designs, recommends and implements divisional and school-wide efforts in specialized and advanced technologies that support the teaching and learning mission of the University.
• Consults with faculty to implement system enhancements and modifications.
• Provides system administration for academic systems and applications to ensure operability of services and provide a highly available, secure and robust academic technology infrastructure.
• Conducts advanced-level troubleshooting to mitigate impact of equipment failures and improve processes.
• Reviews and creates user guidelines and standard operating procedures for supported hardware infrastructure and academic applications.
• Evaluates diagnostics and monitoring tools, making recommendations on how to prevent incidents and outages.
• Designs and implements preventative maintenance processes and procedures.
• Leads software upgrades and equipment replacements to ensure system operability and up-to-date standards are met.
• Analyzes and shares data with staff and departments on repair and maintenance activity and associated expenses to assist with future planning.
• Researches software and hardware systems to build staff competencies and efficiencies and to ensure service level standards are met.
• Advises and consults with faculty to recommend best practices in classroom and instructional technologies.
• Assists in training student staff to provide agreed-upon and monitored service levels.
• Configures and maintains images and/or systems to ensure computers have up-to-date supported software and are properly secured.
• Prepares, organizes and deploys hardware upgrades and replacements.
• Develops and coordinates one-on-one and group training sessions to educate faculty, staff and students.
• Partners with vendors and departments on technology design.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in supporting computers, mobile devices, and/or video technologies, and equipment 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:

• Handles routine operations support for Nell Hodgson School of Nursing facilities.
• Completes operations work requests, and is responsible for initiatives throughout the calendar year such as set up of new faculty offices, moving faculty and staff offices throughout all three locations, classroom set up for special usage, and working with Campus Services for facilities and maintenance needs.
• Responsible for ensuring successful completion of Campus Service work orders, including mail support and delivery.
• Assists with implementation of SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) to document the most efficient and effective way to perform all required duties of operations staff.
• Owns the files and manuals where these SOP's are stored and updates on a regular basis.
• Ensures work study students and team members are competent in mission-critical functions and remedies deficiencies.
• Ensures quality of work delivered by operations team.
• Oversees the catalogue of standard supply equipment that is recommended for faculty/staff needs.
• Maintains formalized checklist and SOP's for mail services department within SON.
• Ensures that data and work requests in Tikkit system are accurate and up to date.
• Inputs pending and repeating requests as needed into work order management system.
• Monitors and reports information to Director of Operations on a regular basis.
• Responsible for set-up and breakdown of all special events within the School of Nursing.
• Partners with Campus Services when larger events take place and manages delivery of their services; places staging orders as needed.
• Ensures Building and Residential Services (BRS) are notified of special requests outside of daily routine.
• Assists operations team during set up, break down, and articulating needs for each event; assists with other school-based events, as assigned.
• Assists with and addresses specific operational issues including recommendations and action plans towards their resolution.
• Assists with coordination of projects; works in collaboration with faculty and staff, operations team, contractors, and outside vendors.
• Supports work load of shared FTE between Simulation Center and Operations Team.
• Orders furniture, building supplies, keys, and office equipment.
• Tracks all telecom requests and work as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and two years of operations experience in educational settings or a related field, 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:

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

Additional duties will include but are not limited to:

• Order lab supplies/equipment, organize, assist with installs,
• Maintain small equipment, oversee proper functioning/maintenance of large lab equipment and coordinate service/repairs as needed,
• Design and oversee experiments and data analysis,
• Develop and maintain laboratory databases and integrity of data collection and instruments,
• Develop and oversee animal protocols using required Emory IACUC application,
• Manage mouse colonies belonging to Orthwein research laboratory,
• Collaborate with other researchers on specialized techniques (cloning, cell culture…) to collect data for specific projects in Orthwein lab,
• Assist with administrative, financial, and planning of research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Supports planning and coordination of a program, project, initiative or work process and its activities.
• Ensures the implementation of appropriate policies and practices.
• Monitors budget and tracks expenditures/transactions.
• Manages communications through media platforms, etc.
• Helps build positive relations within the work unit and external parties, as applicable.
• Keeps all members of the team/work unit up to date with relevant activities.
• Aids in assessing training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, or consultations with staff.
• Contributes to the design and creation of training manuals, online learning modules and course materials.
• Reviews training materials from a variety of sources and chooses appropriate materials.
• Delivers routine training to employees using a variety of instructional techniques.
• Assists in the evaluation of training programs.
• Performs administrative work such as monitoring costs, scheduling classes, setting up systems and equipment and coordinating enrollment.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of administrative support, training or related experience OR two years of college coursework.
• Strong project management, leadership, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Proficient working knowledge of excel, access databases, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

This position will work with both the Region IV Public Health Training Center and the Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance.

Region IV Public Health Training Center (R-IV PHTC): Originally funded in 2014 by the Health Resources and Services Administration, the mission of the R-IV PHTC is to build the capacity of the current and future public health workforce to protect and promote the health of communities in the southeast (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). The primary activities of the R-IV PHTC are to provide field placement internships for public health students in the region; identify training needs for the governmental public health workforce in Region IV; and develop/implement trainings for this workforce. The R-IV PHTC is headquartered at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University and partners with academic or community-based organizations in the other seven states to accomplish its mission. To learn more about R-IV PHTC, visit https://r4phtc.org. 

This position will support the Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance Center (Emory Centers) by providing training coordination, webinar technical support, creation of promotional materials and client support as needed, primarily for Emory Centers’ work as a national training entity for the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Emory Centers is comprised of four Centers, each with a dedicated focus to evidence-based/evidence-informed research and practice that engages communities in design/delivery of training and technical assistance that is inclusive, diverse, equitable and anti-racist. To learn more about Emory Centers, visit https://emorycenters4phtraining.emory.edu/

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Designs and develops new programs in collaboration with subject matter experts and instructors (SMEs).
• Assists with and oversees the design of instructional programs, materials and selection of subject matter and/or instructor experts.
• Provides guidance to subject matter experts and instructors for developing curricula and courses.
• Assists with program analysis and updates existing programs and services as needed.
• Supports the research and development of new programs.
• Acts as a resource about program development and initiatives.
• Assists with building program guidelines and oversees the planning process.
• Meets with partners and colleagues to identify program needs.
• Assists with proposal preparations and ensures that proposal requirements are being met.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Identifies potential topics and presenters for new webinar and virtual workshop offerings.
• Works with Public Health subject matter experts to develop and implement webinars and interactive workshops.
• Creates descriptions and learning objectives.
• Facilitates virtual offerings on Zoom (both forward-facing hosting and behind-the-scenes technical assistance).
• Manages all the administrative tasks associated with these virtual offerings:

1. Managing participants (registering, assigning seats, emailing confirmations, handling cancellations, etc.)
2. Communicating with SMEs
3. Managing data for offerings (collecting registration and evaluation data, data QA, aggregate data for reports, management of course information in learning management system)

• Participates in other activities related to training (e.g., internal quality assurance process, implementation of training), provide backup hosting support for other trainings, and engage with national PHTC network activities, to be determined

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and two years of related work experience with adult learners, program development, curriculum design and program administration.
• Strong MS Office skills and a proven track record with curriculum and/or program development.
• Must be familiar with the latest educational technology to coordinate educational content with the appropriate technological support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree in public health, health education, education or related field from an accredited school. 
• Experience in public health practice and workforce development.
• Experience working in, or with, local or state level governmental public health and other CBOs in the southeastern part of the U.S. to meet their workforce development goals. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of adult education and competency-based curriculum development.
• Experience developing and hosting trainings for both in-person and online environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to be a team player who coordinates with others and is willing to back up others as needed.
• Proficient in the use of Zoom or other video conferencing systems for instructional sessions.
• Familiarity with learning management systems.

The role will be granted the opportunity to work from home. Specific details about remote vs in-person work will be discussed during interview process.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Supports the day-to-day activities of a team of Post-Award Specialists.
• Monitors workload distribution and raises any concerns to the Research Administration Services (RAS) director.
• Provides guidance to team members, as appropriate.
• Coordinates with RAS Director regarding pre-award activities, issues resolution, and workload distribution.
• Ensures strong levels of customer service to faculty and departments being served.
• Works with Pre-Award team lead to coordinate inter-team meetings to facilitate collaboration between the pre-award and post-award teams, as necessary and appropriate.
• Manages post-award activities within a 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.
• Creates high-quality written reports.
• Upon award acceptance, defines account establishment parameters, including billing and reporting requirements, budget, and cost sharing obligations.
• Sets up award in financial system.
• Distributes award information to PIs, co-PIs and relevant staff and other RAS units.
• Coordinates with relevant individuals to 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.
• Completes invoice and submits to sponsor (for certain award types only).
• Assists PIs with non-financial report submissions, as necessary.
• Coordinates and submits requests for No Cost Extensions, Carryover, rebudgeting requests, changes in scope, and other changes to the award; ensures all requests are done in compliance with sponsor guidelines and University policies.
• Facilitates the approval of invoices to pay subcontractors.
• Reviews effort reports and manages quarterly effort certification process for assigned units.
• Applies federal and university rules to management of effort allocation appropriately for individuals compensated whole or in part from federal awards.
• Assists in transferring awards out of the university.
• Closes out all funded projects consistent with university process and timelines.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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.

In 1837, Emory College placed the competition of ideas at the center of the student experience with the creation of the Phi Gamma Literary and Debate Society. While the format of events and the student body has evolved, The Alben W. Barkley Forum for Debate, Deliberation, and Dialogue remains the standard-bearer of Emory’s definitive and robust commitment to the deliberative exchange of ideas by providing students numerous opportunities on and off the campus. Named after the 35th vice president of the United States and Emory alum, the Barkley Forum (BF) is driven by a mission to create meaningful encounters that encourage people to seek and share knowledge. At its core, the BF works to promote and encourage difficult conversations about and across our difference, deliberative civic engagement, and student research.

The Debate and Dialogue Specialist – Atlanta Urban Debate League provides tournament for the AUDL, develops and implements trainings, facilitate BF members' participation in AUDL programs, and maintains an engaged and dynamic social media presence promoting BF programs.  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Debate and Dialogue Specialist provides argument research for debate competition and campus events, develops and implements trainings, and maintains an engaged and dynamic social media presence promoting Barkley Forum programs.
• Develops and implements coaching instruction focused on improving students' oral communication and research skills.
• Creates, delivers, records, and distributes training lectures.
• Maintains office hours to meet with students for mentoring, assistance, and coaching.
• Attends five debate competitions or campus engagement events each semester.
• Develops, writes, and edits students' presentation materials. Updates and maintains the Barkley Forum's research database.
• Assists with the production of NDT/CEDA topic paper.
• Manages social media accounts.
• Manages digital signage.
• Manages instant messaging accounts.
• Contributes to the production of the Flowsheet, BF's alumni newsletter.
• Designs and distributes material promoting debate and dialogue events.
• Designs and distributes recruiting materials.
• Serves as an area director at the Barkley Forum for High Schools.
• Manages Emory student support for the Atlanta Urban Debate League.
• Develops, writes, and edits arguments for use at Emory National Debate Institute.
• Attends high school debate and speech events to engage potential recruits.
• Performs other related duties as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

The Barkley Forum has three areas of focus:

• Intercollegiate competitive debate program – Our nationally ranked policy debate team strives to be an exemplary program for training students to be inquiry-driven while they work to achieve Emory’s mission to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity. This is done while maintaining an access mission to provide training to students who have not previously participated in intercollegiate debate.
• Campus engagement initiative – The BF houses a robust set of deliberation and dialogue programs assisting in creating transformative conversational opportunities across the campus.
• Alumni/ae and community engagement – The BF supports the continued participation of alumni/ae in BF programs. Atlanta Urban Debate League (AUDL), Barkley Forum High Schools (BFHS), and Emory National Debate Institute (ENDI) comprise the primary vehicle the BF uses to aid students in using their immense talents to improve the myriad of communities to which they belong.
• Atlanta Urban Debate League will support the Atlanta Urban Debate League and facilitate Barkley Forum members' participation in its various programs. 
• Supports Emory students as research arguments used by AUDL participants.
• Coaches, lectures and assist with the Emory National Debate Institute.
• Coaches, lectures and assist with AUDL summer programs.
• Engages UDLs throughout the United States to recruit students to Emory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and two years of policy debate or public speaking experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Five years of experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion, and an ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

A successful applicant will provide a cover letter that explicitly identifies the initiative they desire to support and how they are prepared to support student learning, research, and community engagement in the identified area. 

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.

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

The Imaging Center within the Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) at Emory University is seeking a full-time Research Specialist (Lead) to join our team. Our work consists of 1) operating both PET and MRI scanners. 2) provide animal model surgical skills to the center.

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at ENPRC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is familiar with /willing to be trained for MRI and/or PET scanner operation and surgical skills for animal models, 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, and have a positive attitude and passion for research. The Research Specialist will be a team player willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab and center members. The Research Specialist will ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI, research staff, students, and other support services.

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 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 the principal investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two (2) years of research experience
OR
equivalent combination of experience, education, and training

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Previous equipment operation and maintenance experience for MRI or PET scanners

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
• Work environment involves working with biohazardous blood and tissues
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment
• Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Varsity Athletic Sports Field Coordinator is responsible for directing Varsity athletic field maintenance and repairs, including the operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as tractors, reel mowers, skid steer loaders, infield groomers, power spray equipment, and various grounds maintenance implements used in conjunction with tractors.This includes turf areas and skinned infield areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• May use other grounds maintenance equipment such as trimmers, edgers, and backpack/street blowers. Responsible for game day support and field preparation for home games of varsity baseball, softball, and soccer.
• Plans activities and directs grounds maintenance staff in the execution of necessary game day activities such as field striping, infield preparation, irrigation management, and tarp management to optimize the playing conditions for each home varsity competition.
• Responsible for post-game field duties such as cleaning of dugouts, field grooming, irrigation management, and tarp management for baseball and softball venues.
• Inspects and removes debris from tennis courts, outdoor track facilities, and seating areas on a weekly basis.
• Applies fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides to turf areas under the supervision of the Grounds Athletic Field Supervisor.
• Adheres to OSHA standards, and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous chemicals, materials and power equipment. Uses protective equipment as required. May drive utility vehicles to and from work sites.
• Assists with set-up and clean up of various outdoor events such as Commencement activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and four years of experience operating multi-gang reel mowers or related equipment in an athletic field or golf course environment.
• Advanced knowledge of turf care principles of fertilization, disease prevention and management, soil management, mowing, and pest control.
• A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record. A Category 24 Pesticide License or the ability to obtain one within six months.
• Some positions within this classification may require 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

NOTE: Position tasks are 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.