JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, this position is responsible for engineering oversight of high containment laboratory systems (Biosafety Safety Level 3 and Animal Biosafety Level 3) as well as engineering and controls for Biosafety Level 2 laboratories.
• Responsible for evaluation of engineering control systems, coordinating with University entities to assure laboratories are properly maintained, participating in laboratory design review, construction oversight, and commissioning assistance.
• Develops a consistent management routine to review the BAS controls graphics and fault detection programs to look for potential disruption in functions.
• Reviews and advises FM team related to Preventative Maintenance tasks for each lab.
• Reviews completed PMs for adequacy and timeliness.
• Tracks repairs of equipment and systems.
• Coordinates FM activities related to the annual maintenance shutdown for high containment labs.
• Maintains detailed and accurate project records including testing protocols, trend data, and reports.
• Works to support rational and beneficial energy conservation in lab HVAC operations.
• Collaborates with members of the Emory community including Environmental Health and Safety, School of Medicine, Emory College and Facilities Management staff.
• Provides technical assistance to Yerkes National Primate Center and Emory University Hospital related to labs and ventilation strategies as requested.
• Serves on relevant University research related committees including Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or lab related science degree from an ABET accredited program and ten years of related work experience.
• General knowledge of building codes and state and federal regulations.
• Working knowledge of laboratory design and Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL).
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where necessary.
• A Professional Engineer license in the State of Georgia is preferred.
• Prefer active membership of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) organization, both Georgia Chapter and National organization.

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 Associate Vice President for Research Administration Services (RAS) and fiscal leaders of schools, departments, or divisions served, manages, leads, and supervises staff performing pre- and post-award activities for the sponsored research portfolio for an assigned school, department, or division.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of all team members, including the assignment of goals and tasks, and the successful completion of the same.
• Works closely with Emory University's Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to which grants and contracts are subject to and to confirm that all pre-award activities are handled accordingly.
• Interacts collaboratively with administrators within Emory University's Finance: Grants and Contracts (FGC) to ensure all post-award activities are processed appropriately.
• Works actively to resolve conflicts between Principal Investigators (PIs) and team members promptly and satisfactorily.
• Provides consistent and standardized reports to leadership and stakeholders on a regular basis and ad hoc reports, as needed.
• Performs other relevant duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of experience in grants and contracts management, or related field.
• Master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Previous supervisory and management experience is required.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree
• Clinical trials management experience (strongly preferred)
• At least seven years’ experience managing a team of direct reports with a proven track record of fostering teamwork, showing appreciation of diversity as well as creating cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working effectively together to enable fellow team members and the department research faculty to succeed
• NIH and other agencies pre-award proposal submission and post-award management duties
• Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, and Cayuse experience
• Experience at a large research institution where the volume and complexity of the proposal and award portfolio is similar to Emory
• Experience working in a matrixed leadership environment

NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional supported visits to an Emory University location. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

The Regional Advancement team in Advancement and Alumni Engagement keeps alumni, friends, constituents and organizations informed about Emory’s work both on campus and out in the world. These fundraisers work to strengthen Emory's donor relationships and presence in key constituent markets. This position will report to the Executive Director of Regional Advancement.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manages all advancement and alumni operations for a school or unit.
• Acts as a liaison to other school/unit and central advancement and alumni engagement offices and school admissions and finance offices.
• Manages external communications to constituents.
• Writes/creates briefings, reports, letters, and other materials including donor acknowledgement letters and general stewardship correspondence.
• Manages various projects and monitors results.
• Responsible for data collection, data management, analysis and high level reporting for projects including: donor stewardship for endowment reporting; major gift expendables; alumni metrics and trends; leadership tracking and prospect development processes; targeted engagement strategies; volunteer stewardship; and other ad hoc needs.
• Provides operational support for advisory and alumni boards, constituent activities, volunteer management, and communications.
• Manages departmental or program budget.
• May provide guidance and oversight for strategic technology needs; identifies, evaluates and manages technical and operational service providers and vendor relationships.
• May develop policies and processes to maintain data integrity and management.
• May manage operational support staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

In addition to the duties outlined above, the Senior Associate Director may be required to:

• Create, lead, and implement programming for school/unit designed to create meaningful and impactful engagement opportunities for alumni and constituents.
• Manage and help develop the strategic planning process and oversee progress toward achieving project goals for the school/unit.
• Assess operations and create/implement new processes for department functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and four years of related experience.
• Cover letter required for consideration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful candidates will have extensive experience managing projects, budgets, and financial reports, working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, the ability to work with ambiguity, and navigate a complex work environment.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience reading, analyzing, and explaining fundraising reporting and a familiarity with guidelines for fundraising revenue counting.
• Experience leading teams, working independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Prior experience in administrative management, advancement, fundraising, campaign, alumni engagement, non-profit, or a university setting.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.

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, prevention, treatments, and cures, Yerkes National Primate Research Center (NPRC) is fighting diseases and improving human health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, Yerkes conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://www.yerkes.emory.edu

The Division of Pathology within the Yerkes National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full time Medical Technologist I or II to join our Clinical Pathology laboratory. Our laboratory is one of four units that provides support for all aspects of diagnostic pathology: Anatomic Pathology (includes Necropsy/Gross Pathology, Histology, and Molecular Pathology Laboratory), Clinical Pathology, Biological Material Procurement and Biological Material Shipping.

The Clinical Pathology Laboratory (CPL) offers high quality, diagnostic laboratory testing support for experimental (study related) and clinical (animal wellness) requests. CPL technical staff are dedicated professionals and accomplished experts possessing certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and/or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Laboratory testing is performed following strict quality assurance practices to ensure accurate, high quality data delivery. Instrumentation used within the lab is up to date and maintained under current vendor service agreements to ensure optimal performance. Compliance with internal and external quality control practices ensure reliable, accurate resulting. Services offered include hematology, chemistry, parasitology, fluid analysis, microbiology, and general processing.

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at Yerkes to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is familiar with diagnostic laboratory testing, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.

The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research. The Medical Technologist I or II will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Medical Technologist I or II 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.

The position level of Medical Technologist (I or II) offered to the selected finalist will be determined by the minimum qualifications for each position as well as experience and training in the related job skills outlined below for each position and preferred qualifications for both positions.

Please note: The level of Medical Technologist position offered (Medical Technologist I or Medical Technologist II) to the selected finalist will be determined after the completion of the interview processes and will be based on meeting or exceeding the Minimum Qualifications for either the level I or II position as included in the details below, under the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS heading.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Medical Technologist I:

• Performs standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immune-hematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory.

Medical Technologist II:

• Performs standardized and moderately complex biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immune-hematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory.
• Provides guidance to lower-level technologists.

Both:

• Assists in staff/student education by demonstrating procedures and participating in their orientation and training.
• Ensures the collection of acceptable specimens; may perform venipuncture.
• Evaluates the validity of test results and confirms results by alternative methods.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment and test results to comply with regulations.
• Ensures scheduled tests have been completed.
• May perform independent research activities and assist in the development of new procedures.
• Calibrates, performs preventive maintenance, and troubleshoots equipment and instrument malfunctions.
• Monitors laboratory supply levels and assists in reordering and inventorying supplies.
• Complies with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• May perform tests in one scientific discipline or perform selected tests in multiple disciplines.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Medical Technologist I:

• A bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• Certification or eligible for certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), or categorical, MT (HEW), MT (HHS), MT (AMT), MT (NCA), CHT (ABHI).
• Letter of eligibility from agency must be confirmed prior to employment.
• Certification must be obtained within 18 months of cumulative employment as a medical technologist in the state of Georgia.

Medical Technologist II:

• A bachelor's degree in medical technology, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), or categorical MT (HEW), MT (HHS), MT (AMT), MT (NCA), CHT (ABHI).
• Two years of medical technology experience.
• The bachelor's degree requirement may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in microbiology applications

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:
Yerkes 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.

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 required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

This position is located in the central Office of Sponsored Programs. Provides assistance to faculty and staff in preparing standard grant applications and routine proposals for funding agencies and sponsors.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Interacts with funding agencies, faculty and staff to resolve guideline, grant management, and proposal issues and to determine award status.
• Prepares Notice of Award Acceptance documents; ensures accuracy of administrative and financial award information.
• Responds to agency, faculty or staff requests for additional information and/or clarification.
• Processes standard agreements and subcontracts with sponsors.
• Reviews basic contract terms/conditions and seeks guidance from supervisors or General Counsel, as needed and applicable.
• Coordinates getting required approvals or certifications from the appropriate organizational committees such as the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee; ensures funding agencies receive required approval letters.
• Ensures all compliance and regulatory requirements have been met as required by law, institutional or agency policies.
• Maintains required records.
• Handles non-financial post-award activities such as obtaining final statements/reports from faculty and forwarding them to the appropriate agency, and assisting in transfer of awards for relocating researchers.
• Assists in organizing and conducting educational seminars/workshops for faculty and staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, applied science or a related field and 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

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.

Assists Research Administrative Services leadership in the day-to-day operations and administrative management of staff performing pre- or post-award activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio for their assigned department, division or school.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assists RAS leadership to hire, train and evaluate staff. Coaches staff to ensure appropriate professional development.
• Assigns and reviews work of staff.
• Monitors compliance with agency and University reporting regulations.
• Tracks metrics to monitor efficiency and efficacy, generates reports, and helps determine if operational adjustments and improvements should be made.
• Works with stakeholders to address any problems or issues that arise and seeks the involvement of the RAS Director, as necessary.
• Interacts with central offices of research administration and external sponsors.
• Works with RAS leadership and team to create new processes and efficiencies, where needed.
• Provides a set of consistent and standardized reports to RAS leadership and other leaders on a regular basis.
• Responds to requests for data and information.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and six years of experience in grants and contracts management, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is desired.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity.
• Proficiency with MS Office software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive Post-Award portfolio management experience.
• Experience with performance management and supervision.
• Experience training and onboarding new team members.
• Prior experience working with NIH awards and eRA Commons.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

NOTE: Position tasks are 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 Research Specialist works under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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 required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

This 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Independently manages significant and key aspects of a large clinical trial or all aspects of one or more small trials, or research projects.
• Trains and provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Oversees data management for research projects.
• Interfaces with research participants and resolves issues related to study protocols.
• Authorizes purchases for supplies and equipment maintenance.
• 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.
• Monitors IRB submissions and responds to requests and questions.
• Interfaces with study sponsors, monitors and reports SAEs; resolves study queries.
• Provides leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes.
• Assists in developing grant proposals and protocols.
• With appropriate credentialing and training may perform phlebotomy, specimens collection or diagnostics.
• May perform some supervisory duties.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED and seven years of clinical research experience OR
• Two years of college in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience OR
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and four years of clinical research experience OR
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and three years clinical research experience OR
• Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program and one year of clinical research experience Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

• Provides monitoring services for ongoing clinical trials, monitors studies using the unit, and monitors compliance with policies and provides operational reports on all of these activities.

• Will develop and write reports, proposals and abstracts related to pediatric clinical research and CTSA activities.

• Acts as a resource to pediatric investigators and coordinators through their knowledge of competency in all regulatory requirements (CTSA, IRB, FDA, GCP, ICH and HIC).

• Collaborates with all the institutions within the CTSA and develop programs to expand pediatric investigator engagement in CTSA programs and resources.

• Supports pediatric investigators through their knowledge of Emory and Children’s processes for clinical trials, clinical studies including studies requiring an IND and IDE.

• Plans protocols, develop policies and establish standards for the research unit.

• Orders supplies for the unit (i.e., gloves, masks, etc.).

• Coordinates scheduling for usage of the unit.

• Provides phlebotomy services as needed.

• May need to work occasional nights and weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has experience performing phlebotomy tasks with a wide range of pediatric patients.

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.

This role will be responsible for performing HDX-MS epitope mapping for SARS-CoV2 detection.

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 JOB DETAILS:

• Manage, organize and develop hydrogen deuterium exchange mass spectrometry (HDX-MS) related projects in the lab, working collectively towards goals of epitope mapping for various SARS-CoV2 antibodies.
• Operate and maintain lab instruments involved in HDX data acquisition.
• Analysis of HDX data.
• Communicate and share research findings through written or oral reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related discipline. Experience in analytical chemistry, protein chemistry, or mass spectrometry.
• Previous hands on experience with Agilent Q-TOF LC/MS instruments. 
• Hands on experience with robotic sample preparation equipment (i.e. LEAP PAL system).
• Experience and technical expertise with HPLCs and mass spectrometers.
• Expertise in HDX techniques and data analyses.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Experience in proteomics.

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:

• Reviews and edits cancer and other disease case data from field staff and participating hospitals to ascertain the accuracy of the demographic, diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up codes.

Additional Job Details:

• Determine reportability of incoming records.
• Match incoming data to existing registry records and apply multiple primary rules.
• Visually edit and consolidate complex medical and clinical data from multiple sources to ensure complete and high-quality cancer data.
• Resolve computerized edits, reconciling inconsistencies and correcting errors.
• Initiate followback with the reporting source if necessary to clarify information or obtain additional information.
• Participate in focused quality control activities of registry data.
• Assist as needed in abstracting and coding clinical data from multiple patient medical records and laboratory reports.
• Assist as needed with case finding or re-abstraction audits.
• Perform death clearance resolution.
• Participate in educational workshops, seminars, and individual training sessions.
• Possible travel both in and out of state of residence for professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Three years of related experience in tumor registry, medical records, or nursing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a Central Cancer Registry.
• Knowledge and experience with cancer computer software.
• Experience editing/consolidating using SEER*DMS although not required.
• Knowledge of national cancer registry guidelines and proficiency using reference materials.
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and ensure compliance with numerous deadlines.
• Ability to consolidate and edit complex medical reports.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Certified Tumor Registrar preferred.

NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional supported visits to an Emory University location.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, with intent to return to an Emory University location in the future.  Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Reporting to the Export Control Officer, coordinates and manages all centralized functions of the institutional export management program to facilitate compliance with and all applicable U.S. export and sanctions regulations (The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State; the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) regulations under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Treasury).

This includes, but is not limited to: denied party, end-use, end-user and embargo screening, anti-boycott, commodity jurisdiction, classification and export determination, licensing determination and implementation, and export and re-export laws.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides accurate, reliable interpretation of U.S. export control restrictions and ITAR and create technology control plans as needed.
• Provides guidance and training to employees regarding visitor management, technology disclosures, reporting, travel and shipping related to export compliance.
• Collaborates to develop, implement, update and support programs, policies and procedures related to U.S. export control regulations and ITAR.
• Acts as a liaison with departments such as Human Resources, Procurement, General Counsel, Sponsored Programs, Conflict of Interest, Travel, Shipping, IT, Finance and other applicable functions to assist in the export control program implementation and recommend and apply updates to export control policies, processes and practices.
• Interfaces with partners on export compliance across campus, including coordinating monitoring for export compliance.
• Performs annual export assessment, identifies and researches potential export compliance risks, gaps and violations.
• Recommends and implements prompt risk mitigation and resolution activities as applicable; and works with external counsel and General Counsel on any investigations of non-compliance.
• Recommends appropriate action to senior management, including remedial activity for issues of non-compliance identified.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and four years of professional level export control compliance or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD) is desired.
• Experience implementing an export control program in a major university or corporate environment and experience in academic research, research administration and compliance is highly desired.

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.