Under the leadership of Dr. Branden Grimmett, the inaugural vice provost for career and professional development and associate dean of the College, The Pathways Center helps Emory students and alumni reach their full potential through integrated career services, undergraduate research, national scholarships and fellowships, pre-health advising, and experiential learning. Our division includes a total of 35 team members, 7 of which make up the Pathways leadership team. The Pathways Center serves as a national model for higher education in seamlessly preparing students and connecting them to resources.
The ideal candidate will serve as a member of the National Scholarships & Fellowships Program team, which is primarily responsible for providing information and support for Emory College students, undergraduates enrolled in other Emory University divisions, and recent alumni interested in pursuing nationally competitive merit awards and internal Emory awards.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Consults with management and staff to design, develop and maintain a website.
- Develops, writes and edits various communications materials including correspondence, newsletters, brochures and articles.
- Develops and maintains effective methods for distributing communication materials and information.
- Maintains required record-keeping and documentation.
- May train staff in the use of communications technology.
- May utilize various aspects of social media to accomplish work objectives.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
- The Communications Specialist is a member of the National Scholarship & Fellowships team, reporting to the Program Director.
- Works in collaboration with NS&FP staff and the Pathways Center Associate Director for Marketing Operations to plan communications cycles and strategies; develop, manage, and cultivate a communications calendar; provides writing and editing support to program staff.
- Balances multiple writing projects/timelines.
- Writes, edits, or develops various communications materials such as articles, newsletters, blogs, and press releases across a range of topics highlighting NS&FP events, activities, students, and alumni; this includes conducting interviews and identifying key quotes.
- Publishes department newsletters, which includes monitoring student, faculty, and community communications for opportunities to cross-promote programming.
- Ensures updating of NS&FP websites and coordinates NS&FP social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube; recruits and manages student and alumni guest bloggers; reviews and edits student/alumni posts.
- May attend programs and events to gather photos and material for social media posts.
- Ensures up to date calendar postings and other campus publicity for NS&FP programming.
- Coordinates NS&FP alumni and stakeholder communications throughout the year to keep constituencies informed and build meaningful relationships.
- Drafts, circulates, edits, and coordinates the production of NS&FP print materials including flyers, banners, signage, and brochures.
- Liaises with other Emory College and university-wide communicators to promote NS&FP programs and services and to ensure alignment with best practices and university visual and style guidelines.
- Manages subscription and distribution forms, queries, spreadsheets, and lists (Slate, Excel, Wufoo, Mailchimp).
- Proposes creative ideas to tell the NS&FP story and to increase the engagement of constituents across the university.
- Develops reports, presentations, press releases, and forms as needed for various departmental programs and service.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
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The Communications Specialist position will be a hybrid (on-campus/remote work) position reporting to the office 1-2 days per week, including but not limited to any special meetings and events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience.  
- Demonstrated organizational ability, attention to detail, and talent for multi-tasking. 
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with a variety of constituents.  
- Strong computer skills including fluency with Microsoft Office suite, working knowledge of social media platforms and social media scheduling tools, and proficiency in Adobe, Canva, or other graphic design programs.
- Demonstrated creativity in the design of marketing and communications materials.
- Prior knowledge of/ experience with nationally-competitive awards and experience with Slate and Cascade a plus.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Reporting to the Director of Treasury, the Assistant Director of Treasury Operations will manage the day-to-day treasury operations and cashiering function with treasury responsibilities for both Emory University and Emory Healthcare.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Manages, directs, and develops staff, including setting annual goals and monitoring performance against goals.
- Oversees day-to-day treasury operations including cash positioning, executing wire transfers, cash flow and liquidity forecasting/modeling, short-term investing and borrowing, cash management reporting, and customer service.
- Oversees the day-to-day cashiering function including receipt of University deposits, posting of returned deposits, and daily reconciliation of University register.
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with banking partners, financial institutions, and treasury service providers to ensure positive continuity of service.
- Manages the enterprise banking infrastructure including opening/closing bank accounts, securing new services, optimizing bank account structures, administration of online banking systems, bank fee analysis and conducting user audits.
- Serves as enterprise-wide Merchant Services liaison between merchant processors, merchant locations and PCI compliance team to facilitate and streamline revenue collection.
- Develops cash management strategies to maximize efficiencies, utilize and maintain Compass Treasury Module, improve processes, safeguard assets and minimize costs.
- Partners closely with debt management and corporate finance teams to support short-term borrowings, commercial paper, principal / interest repayment activities, capital funding needs and other banking transactions.
- Serves as a subject matter expert in treasury services staying abreast of industry trends in banking, fraud and security, PCI compliance, and makes recommendations to improve service delivery, improve processes and reduce costs across the enterprise.
- Coordinates activities with key internal partners including debt management, payroll, accounting, procurement / accounts payable, student financial services, Emory Investment Management office and information technology.
- Develops, maintains and monitors a best-in-class set of treasury operational policies and procedures to ensure a robust internal control environment.
- Ensures compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures in day-to-day conduct and supervision of treasury operation activities.
- Oversees the preparation of monthly reports that track investment performance, investment allocations, liquidity position and needs, and various ad hoc reports requested by management.
- Establishes and monitors treasury key performance metrics and develops / implements action plans to support improved performance and operations.
- Provides financial analysis to treasury leadership.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline and seven years of related financial work experience including treasury operations experience. CTP certification.
- Must be self-driven, a critical thinker with attention to detail, personally accountable, innovative, comfortable working independently, adaptable to change, and able to lead change.
- Executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in a similar role include with a large, complex organization including treasury operations, banking, liquidity management and investments experience.
- Proficiency with MS Office; experience with enterprise-wide ERP systems (PeopleSoft preferred) banking software and treasury workstations.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
The Task Force for Global Health, 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. Expertise includes neglected tropical diseases and other infectious diseases; vaccine safety, distribution and access; and health systems strengthening. For more information, visit www.taskforce.org.
The Public Health Informatics Institute (PHII) is a program of the Task Force for Global Health, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Our staff is comprised of professionals in the areas of public health, healthcare, information systems and communications—all well-versed in the current and emerging issues facing public health. PHII is known for its expertise as a neutral convener of public health professionals and their stakeholders, transforming health practitioners’ ability to apply information effectively in order to improve health outcomes worldwide. Since 1992, PHII has assisted public health organizations in defining and leveraging the power of information systems to meet public health needs. For more information, visit our website at www.phii.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- As part of the Task Force for Global Health, leads small to medium size matrix project teams that may consist of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Information Architects, and Data Analysts to complete quality deliverables within scope, on time, and within budget.
- May mentor other analysts on informatics standards and methodologies.
- Ensure that informatics standards and methodologies support and advance the project objectives.
- Establishes collaborative relationships with clients, project team and other staff.
- Provides public health agencies with recommendations on an informatics strategy.
- Identifies technical solutions for electronic sharing of clinical and public health data and opportunities for integrating informatics projects.
- Supports public health agencies in coordinating informatics needs and priorities.
- Recommends best practices and methodologies for systems development, testing, implementation, and operation within a public health agency.
- Identifies relevant standards to support programmatic needs, including vocabulary and terminology standards, information content standards, information exchange standards, privacy and security standards, functional standards, and others as needed.
- Leverages standardized data and messaging for data reuse and workflow automation.
- Provides public health practitioners support in managing informatics projects including engaging stakeholders, soliciting, and selecting contracted services and managing contractor performance.
- Communicates project work and informatics issues through conference presentations, reports, and journal articles.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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Leads small to medium size matrix project teams that may consist of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Information Architects, and
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Data Analysts to complete quality deliverables within scope, on time, and within budget. May mentor other analysts on informatics standards and methodologies.
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Ensure that informatics standards and methodologies support and advance the project objectives.
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Establishes collaborative relationships with clients, project team and other PHII Staff.
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Provides public health agencies with recommendations on an informatics strategy.
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Identifies technical solutions for electronic sharing of clinical and public health data and opportunities for integrating informatics projects. Supports public health agencies in coordinating informatics needs and priorities.
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Recommends best practices and methodologies for systems development, testing, implementation, and operation within a public health agency. Identifies relevant standards to support programmatic needs, including vocabulary and terminology standards, information content standards, information exchange standards, privacy and security standards, functional standards, and others as needed.
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Leverages standardized data and messaging for data reuse and workflow automation. Provides public health practitioners support in managing informatics projects including engaging stakeholders, soliciting, and selecting contracted services and managing contractor performance.
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Communicates project work and informatics issues through conference presentations, reports, and journal articles.
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Performs other related duties as required.
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May mentor other analysts on informatics standards and methodologies.
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Ensure that informatics standards and methodologies support and advance the project objectives.
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Establishes collaborative relationships with clients, project team and other staff.
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Provides public health agencies with recommendations on an informatics strategy.
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Identifies technical solutions for electronic sharing of clinical and public health data and opportunities for integrating informatics projects.
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Supports public health agencies in coordinating informatics needs and priorities.
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Recommends best practices and methodologies for systems development, testing, implementation, and operation within a public health agency.
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Identifies relevant standards to support programmatic needs, including vocabulary and terminology standards, information content standards, information exchange standards, privacy and security standards, functional standards, and others as needed.
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Leverages standardized data and messaging for data reuse and workflow automation.
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Provides public health practitioners support in managing informatics projects including engaging stakeholders, soliciting, and selecting contracted services and managing contractor performance.
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Communicates project work and informatics issues through conference presentations, reports, and journal articles. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in informatics, business, engineering, science or related field and seven years of position specific subject matter knowledge and/or experience in planning and applying information technology to one or more business functions, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- A master's degree is preferred.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate fully as a member of the Task Force for Global Health by contributing, assisting and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.
Travel:
- 10-20% domestic and international travel is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in public health related field.
- Five years of experience specifically related to the position including (at least one year) in public health informatics.
- Five years of experience in public health program areas of immunization, surveillance, vital records or direct services and/or working with Electronic Health Record systems, and/or health data standards or equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
- Demonstrated strong professional oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to interact with both internal staff and external clients with diplomacy and tact.
- Experience working with a public health agency.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work-related priorities.
- Experience with standards (HL7, LOINC, SNOMED, ICD10).
- Proven ability to implement projects.
- The Task Force for Global Health (TFGH) will also consider applicants that are interested in working remotely. The TFGH will provide employees working remotely with a laptop, but is unable to provide other office supplies and allowances.
- Previous experience with Immunization Information Systems / Immunization Registries
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.
Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu
The Vaccine Center at Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking two full-time Assistant Scientists to join our lab. Our research consists of studying the immune response to emerging viral infections. We use both in vitro and mouse models to understand host and viral factors that control immunity and infection outcomes. Currently, this position will directly involve supporting ongoing COVID-19-related research efforts. For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative, productive, and energetic individual who can assist with laboratory assays, cell culture, molecular biology, and various immune assays (ELISAs, flow cytometry, and Mesoscale Discovery). This position requires the ability to lead a project, analyze data and help with writing papers. Previous laboratory experience is desired (2-5 years experience) and BSL3 experience is preferred but not required.
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 basic laboratory research experience and familiarity with the basics of the immune system or microbiology, 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, responsible, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and works well with others. The Assistant Academic Research Scientist should be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Assistant Scientist will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PIs, research staff, students, and other support services.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
- Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
- Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
- Will be required to review the literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
- May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. or MD OR Master's degree and five years of professional-level experience in a technical or research lab.
- Internship experience or experience before attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
- Laboratory experience will be based on the area of assignment.
- NOTE: Applicants applying with an M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Work environment involves working with biohazardous blood and tissues
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
- Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment
- Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat
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.
Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu
The Vaccine Center at Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full time Lead Research Specialist to join our lab. Our research consists of studying the immune response to emerging viral infections. We use both in vitro and mouse models to understand host and viral factors that control immunity and infection outcome. Currently, this position will directly involve supporting ongoing COVID-19-related research efforts. For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative, productive and energetic individual who can assist with laboratory assays, cell culture, molecular biology, and various immune assays (ELISAs, flow cytometry, Mesoscale Discovery). Previous laboratory experience, especially in a high containment laboratory (BSL3), is desired but not required.
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 basic laboratory research experience and familiar with the basics of the immune system or microbiology, 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, responsible, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and work well with others. The Research Specialist, Lead should be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Research Specialist, Lead 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:
- 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.
- Calibrate, troubleshoot and perform 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 by compiling and analyzing data and preparing 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, or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous laboratory experience, especially in a high containment laboratory (BSL3), is desired but not required.
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.
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:
- Consults with management and staff to design, develop and maintain a website.
- Develops, writes and edits various communications materials including correspondence, newsletters, brochures and articles.
- Develops and maintains effective methods for distributing communication materials and information.
- Maintains required record-keeping and documentation.
- May train staff in the use of communications technology.
- May utilize various aspects of social media to accomplish work objectives.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
- The successful candidate will have broad experience across various communication channels including copywriting, correspondence, social media, flyers, newsletters, and other marketing materials, and should have experience using CRM systems—ideally Hubspot—to manage communications.
- An eye for formatting and graphic design is highly desirable as is experience with data analytics.
- This is a two year position with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Reporting to the Research Administration Services (RAS) Director, leads and supervises all staff performing post-award activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio for their assigned department, division or school.
- Monitors workload distribution and redistributes tasks, as appropriate.
- Provides guidance to team members, as appropriate. Mentors staff for professional development.
- May perform pre-award activities in support of the RAS unit. Understands and applies federal and university rules to management of effort allocation for individuals compensated whole or in part from federal awards.
- Applies costing rules and regulations to federally funded projects.
- Analyzes information and formulates conclusions.
- Ensures strong levels of customer service to faculty and departments being served.
- Addresses issues that violate performance levels or terms of the RAS performance level agreements, both with internal RAS staff and with departments and/or faculty.
- Performs post-award activities to include setting up of awards in PeopleSoft, issuing eNOAs, setting up payroll distributions, requesting subcontracts and working with other participant's institutions, gathering approval for and issuing PANs (Provisional Account Numbers), monitoring award budgets and expenses, preparing award finance reports for PIs, preparing and routing no cost extension requests, preparing CAS exceptions for approval, submitting journals and RSTs, reviewing subcontracts and associated purchase orders, preparing interim Financial Status reports for sponsors, clearing suspense accounts, reviewing effort reports and facilitating certification processes, preparing final Financial Status Reports for sponsors, and cleaning up award at the end of the award, and requesting inactivation of SmartKey.
- Works with Pre-Award team lead to coordinate inter-team meetings to facilitate collaboration between the pre-award and post-award teams.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and five years work-related grants and contracts experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity, with specific understanding of post-award management processes for multiple sponsoring bodies.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee
The Waller lab in the Winship Cancer Institute, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, is investigating immune cell mechanisms involved in graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for leukemias and lymphomas, and working towards development of novel strategies to reduce GvHD based on these mechanisms. We are recruiting a skilled research specialist who will work on projects that includes in vitro cell culture work, as well as in vivo animal modelling of disease. Experience with flow cytometry and animal handling is preferred, but training may be provided for an individual with other outstanding experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
- Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
- May assist in protocol design.
- Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
- Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
- Analyzes and interprets results of studies.
- Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
- Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
- Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data and prepares charts and graphs.
- Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
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:
- Provides administrative support for one of the following (or a combination): general management, a research environment or a specific program.
- Ensures office activities comply with Emory policies and procedures.
- Responds to incoming telephone calls.
- Maintains calendars and prioritizes meeting requests for management.
- Reviews incoming correspondence and identifies items of special interest to management; handles routine correspondence and prepares appropriate responses.
- May complete forms, grant applications, and/or correspondence associated with programs.
- Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
- Creates and edits scientific, programmatic or other reports associated with department's primary business.
- Schedules meetings and handles logistics for meetings and special events.
- Prepares materials for meetings and special events.
- Initiates, processes, and maintains records and invoices.
- Keeps management apprised of account status, identifies cost-effective solutions and may authorize expenditures.
- May monitor or maintain budgets and grants, assist with budget development, and prepare related expense reports and reimbursements. Plans and coordinates travel arrangements.
- Maintains databases and spreadsheets; may also analyze data and design/generate associated reports.
- Establishes and organizes filing systems.
- Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies.
- May supervise or direct the work of support staff and/or students.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of clerical or secretarial experience, or a bachelor's degree.
- Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
- Positions in this classification may require keyboarding skills.
Please note this position is for two years with the possibility of renewal based on perfomance and funding.
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 Department of Physics at Emory specializes in several emerging cutting-edge research areas such as biophysics, nanoscience, soft matter physics, statistics of nonequilibrium and living systems, and network theory.
We are seeking an Instrument Technician/Precision Machine Technician to support research labs in the Department of Physics. The position requires working knowledge of machine tool operations i.e. milling machines, lathes, grinders, drill presses and saws. May also be required to repair the aforementioned machinery.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Designs, fabricates, installs, maintains and repairs research equipment.
- Sets up fixtures and identifies proper tools, tool lengths, spindle speeds and feed rates.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of operating, repair and maintenance requirements for research equipment and instruments.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches and schematic drawings.
- May assist faculty or staff with drawings or sketches for scientific publications.
- Prepares machinist drawings to assist in the construction of equipment.
- May use computer aided design (CAD) software to assist in design work.
- May write programs to operate computer numerical control machinery to produce difficult geometric shapes, close tolerance dimensions or small production operations.
- May perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, or stick.
- Diagnoses and resolves equipment and instrument problems and calibrates equipment.
- Inspects newly purchased, leased or loaned equipment and instruments.
- Purchases parts and supplies to maintain inventory.
- Abides by applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous chemicals, materials and equipment and uses personal protective equipment as required.
- May give work assignments to support staff and act as a resource to staff.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An associate's degree in machine tool technology or a related field, and two years of experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of machinery, electronics, research equipment or instrumentation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Precision Machining
- Machine Tool Technology
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, orients, and supervises research administration staff or independently manages the most complex research administration activities associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
- Manages a large or multiple smaller clinical research projects.
- Manages clinical trials related information systems.
- Supervises the implementation of and adherence to study protocols.
- Monitors expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolves CAS issues.
- Educates research staff on established policies, processes and procedures.
- Determines effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long term clinical trials.
- Periodically audits operations including laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provides leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes.
- Plans, identifies, and handles study related equipment and facilities needs.
- Provides leadership and expertise in identifying and completing research grants, study materials, brochures and correspondence.
- Develops and submits grant proposals.
- Leads or chairs committees or task forces to address and resolve significant issues.
- Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(1.) High School Diploma or GED and nine years of clinical research experience. OR
(2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and seven years clinical research experience OR
(3.) Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and six years clinical research experience OR
(4.) Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience OR
(5.) Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and two years of clinical research experience Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.
This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of CLINICAL RESEARCHER.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prefer prior experience in Orthopaedics, with regulatory, as a clinical research coordinator, and supervising other employees.
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.
Learns to perform routine duties associated with animals in a research setting such as feeding, administering medication, maintaining sanitary conditions, observation, and minor cage maintenance. Operates cage washers and ensures that equipment is in proper working order.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
- Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
- Maintains, sterilizes and cleans equipment and supplies.
- Prepares and disposes of media.
- May care for small research animals.
- Orders supplies and maintains designated inventory levels.
- Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings. Maintains records, files and logs of work performed; compiles data and records results of studies.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
- Preferd experience with animals
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 at the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full-time Animal Care Technician I to join our dedicated Animal Care team located in Lawrenceville, GA to assist with husbandry and activities related to the daily operations of the NHP. Observing all established guidelines for the proper care and welfare of the animals, the ideal candidate will be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and has a positive attitude and compassion for both animals and people. This is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.
The Animal Care Technician II ensures the cleanliness of the facility and the maintenance of adequate supplies of food and bedding materials, including PPE. The Animal Care Technician II will work together with other technicians according to a schedule prepared by the Animal Care Supervisors. The Animal Care Technician II ensures the highest quality of laboratory animal care and research support and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PIs, research staff, students, and other support services. This position reports directly to the Animal Care Supervisor. This position is considered essential and requires some weekend and holiday work as part of a rotating schedule.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraint, and transportation.
- Maintains an 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, or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated outstanding working habits, including the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in an animal research environment requiring continuous contact with animals.
- Demonstrated ability to understand established guidelines for humane care and welfare of laboratory animals as described by AAALAC.
- Working knowledge of hygiene principles, vivarium safety protocols, and basic animal husbandry.
- Certifications issued by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AAALAS).
- Experience working in a biosafety environment.
- Demonstrated computer skills proficiency
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Hours/Weekends/Holidays - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday alternating weekends and Holidays.
- This position has an indoor/outdoor work environment that may require working in inclement weather conditions.
- This position also requires exposure to biohazards and potentially dangerous animals.
- 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 lift up to 50 lbs. as well as move/push heavy racks a short distance.
- Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Handles administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
- Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
- Manages research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.
- Interfaces with research participants, determines eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.
- Approves orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducting screenings for study participants including interviews and questionnaires.
- Supervises collection of study specimens and processing.
- Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinates other services as needed.
- Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.
- Prepares regulatory submissions.
- With appropriate credentialing and training.
- May perform phlebotomy or diagnostics.
- Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(1.) High School Diploma or GED and five years of clinical research experience. OR
(2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and three years clinical research experience OR
(3.) Licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and two years clinical research experience OR
(4.) Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related, or business administration related program and one year of clinical research experience OR
(5.) Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of CLINICAL RESEARCHER.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
A full-time Research Specialist position at Emory University School of Medicine within the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology. The successful candidate will work on projects investigating innate immune cell activation and recruitment in acute and chronic neurologic disease. The candidate will be integrated into dynamic research programs and be a team player to perform the following:
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or in a related field with a background in human immunology, research methodology/principles.
- Experience with basic sterile tissue culture techniques, genotyping, and histology.
- At least one-year lab experience is desired.
- Successful applicants should have laboratory experience and fluently in the following techniques: molecular and cellular biology, histology, and mouse husbandry.
- Previous experience with flow cytometry, rodent behavior, microscopy, and stereology will be advantageous.
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:
- Independently performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
- Devises highly specialized research procedures by applying a knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment.
- Provides input to protocol development.
- Serves as a technical resource for other research personnel.
- Analyzes and interprets the results of studies.
- Investigates and recommends alternative approaches to improve the quality of results.
- Trains research staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts for unique tests.
- Recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
- Provides input into the development of departmental goals and objectives.
- May assist in grant and other funding application preparation.
- Review literature for related research developments and techniques.
- Prepares written materials, charts and graphs on specialized techniques and research results for publication or presentation.
- Oversees quality assurance of research performed by others.
- Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and four years of research experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
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.
Dr. Perreault at Emory University in Atlanta https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/perreaultlab/ is seeking to immediately hire a full-time laboratory technician position (Research Specialist) in Sensorimotor Neurophysiology. Positive attitude, outstanding organizational and communication skills, and ability to act with integrity and professionalism are essential. The individual will help manage the laboratory (making stock solutions, cryostat sectioning, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and basic lab administration such as procurement of supplies, maintenance of databases and SOPs, etc.), take care of the mouse colony (general husbandry such as breeding and genotyping), and train of new lab members in general laboratory techniques and proper usage of general laboratory equipment. The successful hire will also conduct and troubleshoot laboratory experiments investigating the role of brainstem descending motor systems to help understand how functional connections between the brain and the spinal cord may be improved after injury or neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. Results from this work will provide an opportunity for co-authorship on publications.
The preferred candidate will have a BSc (or MSc) degree that includes educational background in Neuroscience/Neurobiology, > 1 year+ experience with laboratory research and be proficient with MS Excel. Preference will also be given to individuals who have previously worked with mice, fluorescence microscopy, and surgery.
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.
Because the position requires tasks to be performed in-person, working remotely will not be possible. Working hours will be Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM are additional options).
Please send a copy of your application (resume/CV, brief statement of future goals and interests, expected date of availability, and names and contact information of references) tom-c.perreault@emory.edu
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.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Treasury Operations, the Treasury Associate performs the day-to-day treasury operations function with responsibilities for cash management and treasury support for both Emory University (EU) and Emory Healthcare (EHC).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Has responsibility for applying policies and procedures in the timely handling, processing, resolving and deposit of receipts and disbursements.
- Performs day-to-day cashiering functions including receiving and posting deposit transactions, posting returned deposits, the daily balancing of funds, and preparing bank deposits.
- Partners with the Controller's Office to research outstanding bank account reconciliation items and ensure bank account reconciliations are completed monthly.
- Administers online banking systems for EU and EHC, including new user set up, troubleshoot user issues, reporting issues, and conducting user audits.
- Administers the ACH ID set up and updates to debit limits.
- Runs daily bank statements in Compass and assists with daily cash positioning.
- Initiates and approves EU and EHC domestic and global payments via wire transfers, including the maintenance of foreign currency logs and trade settlements.
- Oversees the administration of EU and EHC Merchant account services and PCI compliance, including set up of Merchant ID's, and provided support for the annual PCI DSS assessments for all merchant account holders.
- Maintains and administers the Emory University ClinCard program, including ClinCard user set up, ClinCard study set up, ClinCard workflow approval, ClinCard monthly expense journal entries, ClinCard issuance and distribution, and monitoring and replenishment of ClinCard balance.
- Monitors cash management email box and resolves matters within designated time frame.
- Assembles department invoices and enters in Emory Express for approval.
- Initiates EU tax payments and prepares monthly journal entries.
- Coordinates activities with key internal partners including accounting, procurement / accounts payable, student financial services, Emory Investment Management office and information technology.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field and one year of financial work experience.
- Must be highly detail-oriented, self-driven, personally accountable, comfortable working independently, and adaptable to change.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to multi-task.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Treasury / cash management experience strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in a similar role with a large, complex organization including cashiering and treasury operations, banking, and merchant services/PCI compliance.
- Proficiency with MS Office; experience with enterprise-wide ERP systems (PeopleSoft preferred) banking software and treasury workstations.
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:
- 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.
Seeking a highly motivated, experienced technical manager to lead the operational support of Emory’s innovative hybrid high-performance computing cluster platform and service. This position manages a team of high-performance computing engineers and works with a variety of technical teams and with Emory faculty to engineer and manage the operations of well-designed high performance computing infrastructure that advances knowledge discovery, tackles challenging scientific problems, and provides the basis for education and training in cutting-edge technology. This new position aligns with Emory University’s strategic direction to provide hybrid cloud and on-premise IT infrastructure to meet the growing computing and analysis needs of its research and teaching community, particularly in the multi-disciplinary field of AI and its applications to many domains of scientific inquiry.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Leads, manages and supervises Information Technology (IT) and operations in an integral IT area.
- Has overall responsibility for a specific IT area including leading specific IT projects and implementation of new versions of software, management of systems and coordination with other IT projects across the division.
- Is accountable for a specific product and technical environment.
- Advises management on issues within the specific area that impact the division and enterprise-wide IT services.
- Ensures compliance and uniform, transparent systems across the division and enterprise by working closely with other area managers and directors.
- Implements uniform administrative procedures and systems throughout a division.
- Hires, trains and supervises staff.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Overseeing the design, implementation, installation and maintenance of Emory’s community high-performance computing cluster infrastructure on the cloud and on premise
- Designing, implementing, and supporting novel hybrid cloud HPC mechanisms and associated robust and secure IT solutions within a fast-paced research environment
- Actively seeking to understand the latest AI research computing requirements, planning infrastructure upgrades and feature releases to follow evolving trends and demands,
- Maintaining collaborative relationships with Emory faculty, seeking to understand and anticipate their needs, offer efficient solutions and recommend design or operational improvements, and help make strategic decisions around the deployment of and investments in HPC solutions for complex research problems
- Defining and operationalizing support services for end-users, including training, assistance in scripting, software installation, technical troubleshooting and identifying cloud vs on-premise fit
- Setting the strategy around monitoring and maintaining the health and integrity of the HPC clusters, including upgrading and patching, defining and tracking performance metrics as well as utilization to ensure efficient current and future use of IT resources
- Partnering and proactively coordinating with a variety of technical teams, including distributed IT support units, Software Engineering, Data Solutions, IT Architecture, Middleware, Infrastructure, Networking, Information Security, Business Analysts, Product Management and Project Management units to enable and streamline the timely deployment of HPC services
- Maintaining relationships with external technology vendors and acting as liaison to technology providers for researchers; maintaining relationships with internal purchasing, finance, shipping & receiving
- Communicating progress and roadblocks, success metrics, roadmap priorities and timelines on a regular basis to a variety of IT and academic stakeholders; advising leadership and community stakeholders on issues and improvements that impact the HPC platform and service; helping inform the budget for the maintenance and operational costs and future HPC investments
- Ensuring quality outcomes through best practices in security, compliance, infrastructure as code, streamlined release processes, thorough testing and validation, efficient ticket queue management, and striving towards taking those extra steps to ensure a quality product
- Driving the systematic documentation of use cases, reusable patterns and technical guidelines and regularly reviewing process and procedures for systems management that must meet regulated data compliant standards
- Hiring, training and supervising a highly functional team of system engineers involved in multiple projects and activities, promoting training in HPC engineering to keep team skills current and increase retention, and ensuring high levels of accountability, respect, equity, inclusion, and collegiality towards Emory’s diverse community members
- Participating in cross-functional management teams and projects and contributing to implementing uniform administrative procedures and systems across the division.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree and seven years of related IT experience including demonstrated technical expertise in specific IT areas, project management skills and lead or supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Extensive experience in the implementation and production support of an enterprise system.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Broad knowledge of the deployment and management of HPC systems (e.g. storage, cluster computing, network, database, containerization, virtualized systems)
- Working knowledge of the AWS Parallel Cluster product
- Experience in Hybrid HPC platforms
- Good understanding of the various AWS products and their applications
- Strong knowledge of the Slurm cluster management software
- Experience with specialized computing, like GPU, parallelization, and DevOps aspects such as containers and automation
- Experience working within an academic, research, or scientific institution in a user-facing role
- Experience working with standard practices in project management (PMI), service management (ITIL) and DevOps
- Familiarity with research computing problem space, scientific data, bioinformatics packages, big data analysis methods or machine learning principles and algorithms
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.