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.
The Children's Clinical and Translational Discovery Core (CTDC) is searching for a research specialist to join our team of hard working and motivated scientists to support investigators conducting basic science, epidemiological, translational, and clinical pediatric research to promote childhood health. Our mission is to provide laboratory research services and access to biological samples that represent a variety of diagnoses and healthy volunteers.
Website: https://www.pedsresearch.org/research/cores/biorepository/overview/
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 DETAILS:
- Process a variety of human biological samples for various clinical trial studies, generate itemized summary reports, ship samples, maintain laboratory inventory, and act as liaison between the core and clinical research coordinators.
- The CTDC collaborates with the Pediatric/Winship Flow Cytometry Core and serves as the central biorepository for clinical specimens related to the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) Tech program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Flow Cytometry
- Clinical specimen processing (fresh whole blood, PBMC, plasma, serum, urine, saliva, etc.)
- Basic laboratory bench skills (micropipetting, aseptic technique, centrifugation, etc.)
- BSL2 and/or BSL2-enhanced training
- Microsoft applications
- Written and oral communication
- Multitasking
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 Stacks Operations Manager, the Stacks Shifting Supervisor works with the Stacks Operations Coordinator and Data Quality and Transfers Supervisor to provide the Emory community with an accessible and well-maintained print collection. This position is focused on the display and distribution of physical collections, the compiling and analysis of data reflective of current density levels, development of growth projections, and the execution of projects to shift collections.
Reporting to the Stacks Operations Manager, the Stacks Shifting Supervisor works closely with the Stacks Operations Coordinator and Data Quality and Transfers Supervisor to present the physical collections. General direction is provided by the Director of Access Services, and the Associate University Librarian, Access and Resource Services.
Individual performance is informally reviewed on a regular basis and formally on an annual basis; progress toward unit and professional goals is a key component of the performance evaluation process.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Performs complex user services operations (e.g., interacting with the university and external community to access to information, and materials) by using a specialized knowledge of electronic databases, microcomputer applications, complex reference tools, and/or foreign languages.
- Uses an expanding range of electronic resources (e.g., Internet, CD-ROMs, online databases) to provide access to information. Provides research assistance; answers complex research requests, interprets library policies, handles specialized materials, and resolves problems.
- Instructs users in the use of internal and external information resources.
- Creates bibliographic access to research materials (e.g., government documents, manuscripts, and other resources) using a specialized knowledge of national standards, electronic reference sources and complex reference tools.
- Provides physical access to materials, employing specialized techniques related to conservation, binding, reproduction, and reformatting.
- May oversee borrowing and lending of library materials.
- May supervise or direct the work of staff/students.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Shifting Project Design and Management - Designs and executes project plans to coordinate shifting initiatives for the Woodruff Library including measurement of collections, shifting analysis, project management, and collaboration with the Transfer Specialist, Sr. to ensure balance between the shifting/transfer function.
Project design includes assessing the work hours needed, scheduling and directing student employees during the move of materials, and finally presenting collection density data of the post-project state to inform ongoing assessment initiatives. Data Collection and Assessment - Measures the current state of the collection, compiles growth data, and applies current transfer algorithms to create space utilization projections that will inform future transfer and shifting projects. Contributes data to unit assessment initiatives and participates in collaborative and recurring reporting to Library Administration and the Collections Steering Committee.
- Student Supervision – Directs the work of 8-10 student employees supporting space management projects, including training, setting standards, and supplying operational support for the student employees assigned to shifting projects. Serves as a designated Student Supervisor coaching and mentoring student employees to ensure successful contribution to the work of the Stacks operation and development of marketable professional skills.
- Stacks Core Responsibilities – Participates in the operational priorities and daily circulation responsibilities of the stacks team. This work includes checking books in from library users, shelving, shelf-reading, measuring new acquisitions, and pulling patron requests and/or assigning and supporting student workers to do these tasks. On a rotating basis, serves as Supervisor on Duty executing and directing the work of student employees during the regular business hours
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Requires one or more of the following: computer skills, special skills or a proficiency in a foreign language
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 Marcus Autism Center is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator within the Pediatric Neuroimaging Research Core. This position is for applicants who have prior experience working in a research environment. The goal is for successful applicants to engage in two years of clinical and research experiences through various longitudinal MRI studies of infants at high and low-likelihood for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and through an MRI study of school-age children with and without ASD.
The primary responsibilities of the Research Coordinator will be collecting MRI and eye-tracking data from infants and children, data entry and management, consenting, scheduling and hosting families who participate in our studies, and conducting parent interviews. The Research Coordinator will also have the opportunity to observe and conduct clinical assessments, be involved in research projects, and attend events such as autism grand rounds meetings (twice a month), our summer-intensive training seminar covering clinical research in autism (one week), and weekly lab meetings. Strong consideration will be given to candidates who have previous experience with infants or young children with autism and who are interested in neuroimaging research. The ability to work nights and weekends is required.
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 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 Hope Clinic of the Emory Vaccine Center is an international Center of Excellence in clinical and translational research in infectious diseases vaccines, treatment, and prevention. The mission of the Hope Clinic is to conduct human research studies and clinical trials for infectious diseases of public health importance. The clinical studies encompass vaccines, treatments, prevention, community-based research, and laboratory-based translational human immunology.
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 tasksare required tobe performed in-person at an Emory University location; workingremote is not an option.Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
The Emory Brain Health Center (BHC) is comprised of Emory system-wide clinical, research, and academic services for Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Medicine, and the Emory Sleep Center. Employed under the Emory School of Medicine, which is part of the Emory University, Director of Central Research, supports BHC departments/centers focused on centralized clinical research and interfacing with institutional parties (RAS, OCR, IRB, etc.) Also, to a lesser extent, leads and manages core editorial support services. The leader directly reports to the Vice President and Executive Administrator of the BHC and is accountable to the Vice Chairs of the five departments and centers of the BHC. Partners with each BHC department to individually centralize, grow, and optimize, as well as better integrate with other BHC departments.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Participates in clinical research meetings to identify and align departmental needs with potential staffing availability.
- Coordinates clinical research resources within and across departments (e.g., CRC or CRN sharing).
- Monitors and evaluates departmental clinical research activity and sustainability and escalates to departmental leadership when adjustments are needed.
- Oversees and mentors clinical research lead staff and managers in each department.
- Coordinates periodic internal audits/reviews using regulatory coordinator.
- Partners with BHC leadership to identify and implement additional research programmatic support needs across the departments.
- Serves as the Brain Health spokesperson and bridge with institutional parties and resources (e.g., OSP, OCR, RAS, etc.)
- Partners with departmental leaders and institutional parties to ensure annual space survey completion and with faculty and staff for completion of time and effort certification.
- Builds a strong network to successfully integrate research programs and resources.
- Ensures that all grant, funding and other research announcements are communicated throughout BHC.
- Directly oversees BHC Editorial Support Services, including staff and services for biostatistical analysis, medical illustration, grant review, database development and management.
- Serves as a go-to resource for faculty members and learners across the BHC to support their publication and research needs.
- Partners with IT and other parties to develop online portals to enhance research opportunity communication, available resources, and to request support.
- Develops and implements support level thresholds and ensures financial suitability of the support programs.
- Identifies and determines action items for compliance-related issues such as financial conflict of interest, export controls, human participants and animal subjects. Coordinates ad hoc meetings with stakeholders, as needed, to mitigate issues.
- Stays current on compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
- Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, research administration, nursing, or related field, and eight years of experience working with grants and clinical research, which includes a minimum of four years working in a clinical area.
- Must have three years serving in a supervisory capacity.
- A master's degree is preferred.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Located in Atlanta, Emory University, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer in children and young adults. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrows’ physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including Georgia Institute of Technology and the Georgia Research Alliance.
We are seeking a highly-motivated Research Specialist to join a team of scientists studying precision medicine in pediatric/young adult cancers. This individual will engage in the discovery and validation of novel candidate cancer genes and therapeutic targets for cancer using techniques such as CRISPR-Cas9 and other gene editing techniques. Some of the cancers involved include kidney and brain cancers such as Wilms Tumor and Atypical Teratoid/ Rhabdoid Tumor, as well as other rare pediatric cancers.
The successful candidate will perform DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, Western blotting, conventional and recombinational cDNA subcloning, cell and tissue culture, transfections viral-based gene transfer methods, and participate in high-throughput screening experiments with patient derived models. This position may require work with animals including surgical procedures. In addition, the individual will assist with lab management responsibilities such as ordering, stocking supplies, maintaining laboratory equipment and preparing reagents and solutions for the laboratory.
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:
- Degree preferably in the Biological or Biochemical Sciences. Will have completed Bachelors Degree by 7/1/2023.
- Prior research experience in molecular biology or biochemistry is preferred.
- The candidate should possess strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
- Further, the ideal candidate will be motivated, detailed, goal-oriented and possess excellent organizational including the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- A two-year commitment is preferred.
- Interested pursuing a PhD, MD or MD/PhD.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Performs or coordinates administrative activities associated with one or more residency programs.
- Assists in residency recruitment programs by updating relevant brochures and displays, updating and placing advertisements, coordinating recruitment trips, and preparing for and scheduling applicant interviews.
- Maintains required record-keeping and databases pertaining to residency program(s).
- May coordinate and/or schedule resident orientation, rotations, and evaluations.
- Assists in preparing budgets and in tracking expenses.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
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.
The Division of Animal Resources is seeking to hire an Animal Care Technician (ACT) at level Trainee, I (one), II (two) or III (three). The level of Animal Care position offered to the selected finalist will be determined after the completion of the interview processes and based on related education and experience as outlined below by the minimum qualifications associated with each position.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
ACT (trainee)
- Learns to perform routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting such as feeding, administering medication, maintaining sanitary conditions, observation, restraint and minor cage maintenance.
- Operates cage washers and ensures that equipment is in proper working order.
May assist in the collection of blood, urine and feces from animals for medical research.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
ACT I (one)
- Performs routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting.
- Prepares food and feeds animals, maintains sanitary conditions, observes animal conditions and behavior, and collects animal specimens.
- May assist in animal restraint, maintaining animal housing and minor cage maintenance.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
ACT II (two)
- Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraint and transportation.
- Maintains adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment.
- Observes animal behavior and conditions, collects specimens and provides technical assistance to research and veterinary personnel.
- Performs minor repairs and maintains animal housing facility.
- May train and supervise new technicians.
- May drive utility vehicles to transport animals and supplies, ensuring safe operation, daily inspection and vehicle cleanliness.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
ACT III (three)
- Oversees the daily operations of an animal care facility including the routine care of animals and maintenance of equipment. Provides for Animal Care duties as noted in Animal Care Tech II.
- Serves as a resource in the management of a particular technical specialty such as mice or primates. Provides technical assistance to research and clinical medical personnel in the performance of research and emergency procedures.
- Feeds animals and supervises the administration of special diets and medication.
Assists veterinarians with grooming and pre- and post-operative animal care.
- Collects blood, urine and other required specimens from animals as requested for medical research.
Observes and monitors animals for signs of illness, trauma or social instability.
- Monitors environmental conditions in animal housing facilities and inspects the condition of facilities and equipment for cleanliness and proper operation.
- Ensures that the facility complies with federal regulations for care and maintenance of research animals.
- Maintains daily records pertaining to animal care.
Complies with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals and power equipment.
- Follows protocol in the proper containment and disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminants.
Assists in training other animal care providers.
- May act in a lead capacity in the supervisor's absence.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
ACT (trainee)
- The ability to read and write and to lift up to 75 pounds. Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
ACT I (one)
- A high school diploma or equivalent AND one year of animal husbandry or related animal care experience
OR
- A high school diploma or equivalent AND two years of animal husbandry experience in a laboratory animal facility.
- The ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
ACT II (two)
- A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of animal husbandry/care experience
OR
- Certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and two years of animal husbandry/care experience
OR
- Four years of animal husbandry/care experience.
- The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Positions within this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
- Positions in this classification may require three years of transportation and routing experience in lieu of animal husbandry/care experience.
ACT III (three)
- A high school diploma or equivalent and three years of animal husbandry/care experience
OR
- Certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and three years of animal husbandry/care experience
OR
- Five years of animal husbandry/care experience.
Additionally
- The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
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 (optional):
- Research in the LaRock lab studies the host-microbe interaction using a number of biochemical, genetic, and pharmacologic tools and both in vitro and in vivo models.
- The ideal candidate will be about to complete, or have completed, a Bachelor's degree in microbiology, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry or a related discipline or have equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Experience with tissue culture, mouse handling, or FACS is preferred but not essential.
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 a project.
- Coordinates the strategic planning process and monitors progress toward achieving project goals.
- Assists in developing, administering and monitoring project related budgets.
- Coordinates logistical arrangements for related conferences, conventions or meetings.
- May assist in identifying funding resources and in developing funding strategies and initiatives.
- Develops and generates various operational and statistical reports.
- Represents and promotes the project at various speaking engagements.
- May write grants, reports, briefings, newsletters, promotional or other written material related to the project.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in a healthcare setting with matrixed reporting relationships is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.
- Attention to detail and strong computer software skills are necessary to develop and present critical, confidential information.
- They must bring exceptional integrity, intelligence, maturity and successful experience navigating complex organizational settings.
- They must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, make sound judgments, handle confidential information and be a creative, energetic problem solver.
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.
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