JOB DESCRIPTION:
- This is a central job, reporting to the Office for Clinical Research (OCR).
- Assists with maintaining compliance, quality, and innovation activities for each of the research offices at Emory University and partner institutions of the GaCTSA Trial Innovation Center (TIC) to facilitate multi-site clinical research.
- Acts as a central resource and advocate for the research community to provide authoritative expertise and regulatory guidance on complex issues, operational goals, innovative business strategies, ethical considerations, and institutional policies related to clinical research.
- Facilitates the flow of clinical research protocols from concept to initial approval and implementation.
- Collaborates with internal and external customers to evaluate services and implement quality improvement strategies for the clinical research community and departments to facilitate the pre-award approval process.
- Responsible for collection, upload, and management of clinical trial research data in the Clinical Trial Automated System (CTAS).
- Tracks and reports monthly pre-award key performance indicators, including sponsor response times, escalation reports, and exception reports.
- Identifies and escalates any data driven gaps, trends, system or staff problems noted in the pre-award approval process as they become evident, and coordinates and documents the management of the issues resolution process and ongoing enhancement efforts.
- Facilitates the generation of monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics through the CRSS Scorecard to measure the impact of services and programs. Expands and maintains an electronic Investigator's Guide to Clinical Research.
- Educates and guides faculty and research teams in the Emory-required approval processes.
- Manages the central mail and phone line service for the research community to ask for help, e.g. myresearchnavigator@emory.edu, addressing inquiries related to services, processes, and metrics.
- Maintains training registry for investigators and key study personnel participating in GaCTSA multi-site clinical trials to ensure study personnel meet necessary requirements to implement safe and compliant research.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, a healthcare or scientific field or other related field, and five years of experience in research administration or as a clinical research coordinator, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong project management, facilitative leadership, critical thinking, team-building, customer service, creative problem solving, detail orientation, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of clinical processes, medical terminology, and the clinical research and grant life cycle.
- Knowledge of Emory's ERMS, OnBase, EPEX, Compass, Clinical Data Warehouse, OnCore, PowerTrials, PowerChart, ClinicalTrials.gov, RedCap, CITI, and eIRB systems are highly desirable.
- Proficient working knowledge of Excel, Access databases, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in an academic environment and knowledge of quality assurance and process improvement methodologies are preferred.
- Certification in Healthcare Research Compliance through the Health Care Compliance Association is strongly preferred within five years of hire.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Academic Research Scientist functions as a highly skilled contributor/researcher and has significant authorship on publications and advanced knowledge and expertise of laboratory and experimental platforms necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
- Staff Scientists will have leadership responsibilities, and will oversee quality and training of other team members.
- Duties include designing, developing and conducting research experiments.
- Will have expert knowledge and skills specific to the related program and advanced knowledge of methods of analyzing data from experimental platforms.
- May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, or with approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of a program.
- With approval of the leading Emory faculty member a Scientist may be the principal investigator on grant proposals.
- Day to day operations, human resources support, and budget management, including managing access control and security as well as project management goals of the facility
- Maintaining equipment and service contracts
- Ensure lab personnel are compliant with lab safety policies and procedures
- Source and maintain an inventory of required safety supplies including personal protective equipment and laboratory equipment to ensure full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), meet end user research needs, including SOPs for lab equipment, and schedule routine, preventative maintenance, and calibration services
- Coordinate research activities of multiple laboratories and resource scheduling
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD or MD and ten years of professional level experience OR Master's degree and fifteen years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab. Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment. Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
- Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
- Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
- Will be required to review literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
- May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
- Day to day operations, human resources support, and budget management, including managing access control and security as well as project management goals of the facility
- Maintaining equipment and service contracts
- Ensure lab personnel are compliant with lab safety policies and procedures
- Source and maintain an inventory of required safety supplies including personal protective equipment and laboratory equipment to ensure full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), meet end user research needs, including SOPs for lab equipment, and schedule routine, preventative maintenance, and calibration services
- Coordinate research activities of multiple laboratories and resource scheduling
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD or MD OR Master's degree and five years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab. Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification. Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.
NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.
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.
We are looking for a full-time research coordinator to run clinical trials related to Cystic Fibrosis at the CF Clinic at Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. We offer a dynamic work environment and competitive salary and seek an individual who feels at ease while working with a diverse, interdisciplinary team, and who will demonstrate initiative and growth in this position. This position is best suited for a detail-oriented, well-organized candidate who can communicate well and who will put a high priority on customer service relating to patients and families as well as research partners, vendors and sponsors. The main trial for which we are hiring this position is a clinical trial funded by the NIH. A non-industry trial is more detail dependent as there is no CRO or Sponsor to organize or monitor the trial. All organization and monitoring is done at the site level. Any candidate with related experience will be strongly considered. Internal Emory candidates are preferred as the study runs through various Emory avenues and local knowledge will give a candidate a head start.
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:
- (1.) High School Diploma or GED and seven years of clinical research experience. OR
- (2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience OR
- (3.) Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and four years of clinical research experience OR
- (4.) Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and three years clinical research experience OR
- (5.) 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.
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:
- An independent ability to execute a clinical trial is important for this position. Experience running every portion of a clinical trial is preferred.
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Ability to maintain study records and documentation.
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Manages research project databases, and completes source documents/case report forms.
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Ability to work with third party electronic data capture (EDC) systems. RedCap will be the data system in use for the specified trial.
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Experience creating, developing, editing RedCap data capture systems is an additional plus.
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Prior phlebotomy experience is 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:
- Develops and analyzes a variety of research data using statistical methods.
- Assists researchers in developing appropriate study protocols and computer analyses.
- Manages computer systems, writes programs, and trains others in the use of systems.
- Provides statistical expertise in the areas of study design and data analysis to investigators/researchers interested in conducting clinical or experimental studies.
- Works effectively within a group setting in areas of design of data collection instruments, study design, database management, statistical programming, analysis of data, statistical graphics, and writing of reports which include explanations of methods used and interpretation of results obtained.
- Consults with investigators to determine questions of interest and data needed to address those questions.
- Determines and carries out appropriate statistical analyses.
- Interprets and presents data descriptions and analysis results including the explanation of statistical techniques used, the assumptions made and the generalization of results.
- Documents methods and results through preparation of interdepartmental memoranda and reports.
- Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field and 2 years of experience
- OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
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.
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.
Rollins School of Public Health is seeking a Public Health Program Associate to work on several projects with Dr. Dayna Johnson’s research group focusing on social and environmental determinants of sleep health.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under limited supervision, uses a basic knowledge of public health principles to analyze, develop, implement, and promote new and creative strategies and solutions to address public health issues and challenges. Addresses public health issues by providing education, technical assistance, advocacy, public awareness, and research.
- Works with programs or studies designed to evaluate the prevalence or surveillance of public health issues and the effectiveness of targeted interventions.
- May provide technical assistance to organizations to include presentations, web-based resources, strategies, and educational forums to address specific public health issues.
- May work with clinical study sites on patient recruitment and data collection standards.
- Assists with data collection and data analysis.
- Contributes to proposals, protocols, data analysis plans, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings.
- May assist in designing, developing, and conducting targeted training initiatives.
- May collaborate with external organizations to develop action plans and goals to achieve specific objectives.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
Current research projects focus on examining social and environmental determinants of sleep health as well as sleep disorders and cardiovascular outcomes among African Americans in the US. The projects are mixed methods involving both quantitative and qualitative skills. Project responsibilities may include:
- Conducting research visits with a team in participant homes
- Managing sectors of research projects
- Conducting literature reviews and summarizing the scientific literature.
- Conducting statistical analyses, writing methods and results for manuscript development; developing tables/figures for manuscripts.
- Collaborating with the larger team and supporting overall project responsibilities and functions (communicating with colleagues at Emory and other institutions).
- Scoring sleep studies.
- Designing surveys in REDCAP or other research databases
- Assisting study leads with administrative tasks (budget, IRB reports)
- Preparing progress reports funding agencies as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree in public health, a master's of science degree in public health or health education, or a master's in development practice from an accredited school.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with statistical analyses using SAS.
- MPH with a concentration in Epidemiology.
- Excellent verbal and especially written communication skills demonstrated through contribution to a manuscript or report or draft thesis.
- Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
- Experience with data entry, quality checking, and/or managing datasets.
- Prior work experience (1+ years) on CDC, NIH, or other major donor research project or program.
- Experience with grant proposal development, IRB protocol development and statistical analyses using SAS and SUDAAN for handling of complex survey design.
- Cover letter - strongly desired.
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:
- 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:
(1.) High School Diploma or GED and seven years of clinical research experience. OR
2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience OR
(3.) Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and four years of clinical research experience OR
(4.) Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and three years clinical research experience OR
(5.) 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.
This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of CLINICAL RESEARCHER.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
- Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
- Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
- Will be required to review literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
- May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD or MD OR Master's degree and five years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab. Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
- Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.
- NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.
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 Viral Reservoirs Unit of the Emory Center For AIDS Research (CFAR) Virology and Molecular Biomarkers Core, Viral Reservoir Unit is seeking qualified candidates for a Lead Research Specialist position. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Dr Mavigner, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine and director of the CFAR Core’s Viral Reservoirs Unit. She works at gaining a better understanding of HIV/SIV persistence and investigating novel HIV cure approaches in nonhuman primates. The Core’s Viral Reservoirs Unit is located at the Health Sciences Research Building (HSRB). It develops and implements assays that quantify the HIV/SIV reservoir under ART in non-human primates for Emory scientists and external researchers.
Center for AIDS Research: Virology and Molecular Biomarkers Core
The Lead Research Specialist will perform quantitative assays, optimize and develop new assays and be involved in administrative tasks related to the Unit functioning. Principal procedures involve cell culture, flow cytometry and molecular biology.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in molecular biology is preferred.
- Experience with droplet digital PCR would be a plus.
- A background in virology (particularly of HIV infection) is preferred.
- Prefers 3 years of research lab experience.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
In coordination with department leadership, works as Assistant Director Equity Investigator to support the mission and goals of the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (IEC) and the Department of Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Analyzes, evaluates and investigates complaints filed under the University's Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy and the University’s Sex and Gender-based Harassment and Discrimination Policy.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Integrates and analyzes information gathered during an investigation in order to prepare an objective report, ensuring all accepted issues are addressed, scope and depth of investigation are sufficient, and facts are adequately substantiated.
- Conducts timely, objective, and thorough investigations of discrimination, harassment, and other claims filed with the DEI, including Title IX claims of alleged sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct involving faculty, staff, and students.
- Responsible for all aspects of the investigation process, including developing an investigation plan; identifying relevant parties, witnesses, and evidence; interviewing parties and witnesses in compliance with the appropriate investigative process; writing a clear, thorough, and unbiased investigative report; managing administrative tasks related to the sexual misconduct hearing process; and other related duties.
- Makes appropriate recommendations and takes necessary action to bring complaints to a reasonable and timely resolution.
- Identifies and integrates best practices in civil rights investigations and stays up to date on civil rights laws, regulations, policies, legal interpretations, and guidance relevant to Emory University’s civil rights compliance obligations.
- Creates and maintains training records and reports along with measurable goals and objectives.
- Providing guidance and training to campus re: sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as University policy and the complaint review and resolution process.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience, including work in employment law, EEO, Title VII and Title IX investigations.
- Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local civil rights laws and regulations related to equal employment and equal educational opportunities (e.g., Title VII, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, VAWA, Equal Pay Act, etc.).
- A master's degree or JD is preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive organizational issues with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
- Sensitivity and respect for diverse, academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, cultural backgrounds, disability and sexual orientation of students, faculty and staff.
- Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent judgment and the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to manage a high-volume, time-sensitive workload, prioritize and organize work effectively, and meet demanding deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information into a cogent, logical report.
- Higher Education 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 this status with notice to employee.
Fully Remote if residence is outside of the State of Georgia.
Hybrid Remote if within the State of Georgia.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, is responsible for the planning and management of data services for the Office of Admission, interfacing with the Emory community and external organizations.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provide data internally for staff members and the Dean of Admission, to key Emory constituencies, and externally to outside recruitment vendors
- Performs advanced statistical modeling of student behavior throughout enrollment timeline for use in strategic decision-making.
- Designs and develops standardized operational, management, and ad hoc reports for use by senior university leadership.
- Prepares reports related to recruitment, applicant quality, yield, and various other enrollment management benchmarks.
- Collaborates with internal and external constituents to provide data for decision-making.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with various staff across the institution to ensure data management services are responsive to meet needs in a timely manner.
- Serves as a liaison for audits conducted by external agencies.
- Prepares, extracts and validates student data for internal and external agencies including reporting to Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Common Data Set, Peterson's Annual surveys, Princeton Review, US News & World Report, Forbes Business, etc.
- Participates in the development of the department's strategic plan.
- Develops and documents report procedures for the office.
- Serves as a resource in the areas of data management and reporting and as a representative on university committees.
- Collaborates with the data warehouse team to validate data and develop reports.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree and four years of related analytics experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Extensive experience with and understanding of integrated, relational databases, preferably PeopleSoft Student Information Systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in PeopleSoft and Technolutions Slate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Experience with statistical analysis methods and software (SPSS and Python specifically)
• Ability to independently analyze and resolve complex problems
• Experience with combining data from multiple data sources
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline driven, team oriented environment with multiple competing priorities
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The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public or private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.
DESCRIPTION:
The Financial Analyst is responsible for the coordination, review and analysis of financial data and other information for multiple assigned programs. The position assists in ensuring the accuracy of accounting data, and the accuracy and timeliness of grant reporting. Major functional responsibilities include expense processing, grant management, financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, compliance, cash management and procurement.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Analyzes historical accounting data and other information to make projections which will aid management in short- and long-range financial planning.
- Coordinates action necessary to correct account balances and maintain proper accounting controls and procedures.
- Assists in year-end audits and in ensuring the accuracy of accounting data.
- Analyzes financial statements and prepares and analyzes financial reports to represent current and projected financial status.
- Projects future trends and prepares long-range operational forecasts and cash flow analysis.
- May assist in preparing, developing and monitoring budgets.
- May perform indirect cost analysis.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, finance or a related field and two years of financial analysis or accounting experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- The ideal candidate will at least 5+ years of related financial experience.
- Experience with computerized general ledger systems is required (MS Dynamics and Quickbooks are preferred).
- Experience with international business transactions is preferred.
- Experience in the functional areas of finance and accounting, including payments and accounts payable, processing, general ledger, cash management, auditing, budgeting, and financial analysis, is required.
- Working knowledge of US Government regulations, in particular USAID, is important.
- Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is preferred.
- Professional certifications are encouraged.
- Candidate must have analytical ability, demonstrated ability and experience making sound financial judgements and decisions.
- Must be able to manage tasks with little supervision and must be able to work well in a team environment in support of the programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The Carter Center requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Collects, compiles and analyzes data and/or statistics.
- Maintains databases and records and generates reports related to analysis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of experience in compiling and analyzing data OR a bachelor's degree.
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:
- Maintains software, hardware and the network in a bioinformatics setting or molecular modeling laboratory.
- Supervises regular updates and recommends state-of-the-art enhancements.
- Analyzes high throughput screening data and performs structure activity analyses to generate predictive correlations.
- Applies a limited range of molecular modeling tools to refinement of high throughput screening hits.
- Presents the models in a form that allows users to make decisions concerning the direction of an experimental program.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree in biology, biostatistics, chemistry, biochemistry,bioinformatics or related science or IT-based discipline; some student-related experience gained through formal Master's-level academic training.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Acts as the technology expert for the client services team.
- Leads in assuring that the client services technology architecture and services are reliable, efficient, secure, robust, and meets the needs of the division or school.
- Technologies include desktop hardware and peripherals, Windows and Macintosh operating systems, and client applications.
- Leads in developing solutions based on client's needs.
- Establishes and documents best practices for troubleshooting technology issues and preventive measures for minimizing the risks of issues from occurring.
- Acts as the highest point of escalation for client services issues.
- Mentors team members to help grow troubleshooting skill set.
- Researches and evaluates emerging technologies and updates to determine usability and value to the division or school.
- Maintains and advances the client service architecture.
- Contributes to the training and mentor program.
- Actively participates in the school-wide technology architecture committee.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of experience with operating systems, application support, and troubleshooting.
- Previous experience in a lead role.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Windows or Macintosh OS and Microsoft Office.
- Strong understanding of technology fundamentals including architecture, hardware and peripherals, technology standards, and information security.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant IT experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Scripting experience (advance skills in power shell scripting)
- SCCM and JAMF administration (app packaging, deployment, and maintenance including custom scripting).
- The ideal candidate must be able to take end-to-end ownership of the SCCM and JAMF environments.
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 Emory Healthcare Human Factors Lab is seeking a Senior Research Administrative Coordinator to manage an exciting new initiative to enhance healthcare infection prevention and control. This is a complex program with multiple projects and collaborators. The Sr. Research Admin Coordinator will be responsible for developing and managing multiple timelines of project activities and deliverables, leading collaborations with project stakeholders, managing reports and budgets, and tracking project expenditures.
The Emory Healthcare Human Factors Lab (HHFL) seeks to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of healthcare through human factors-based research, evaluation, and design. Human Factors is a science that combines psychology and engineering to understand the interaction between humans and the systems in which they operate. Our lab leverages a team of cross-disciplinary faculty and staff and dedicated healthcare workers to deepen our understanding of healthcare workers and the equipment, processes, technology, and environments with which they interact.
The focus of the HHFL thus far has been on infection prevention and control (IPC) and personal protective equipment (PPE). Our team is currently working on projects that aim to address IPC challenges highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These include simulation-based studies of IPC practices during adult and pediatric inpatient care and developing interventions to reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms in skilled nursing facilities. Many HHFL projects are funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We plan to expand to other areas of healthcare soon.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assists in managing administrative activities associated with research projects including training and supervision of personnel, grant and budget preparation, data management and statistical analysis and adherence to applicable regulations.
- Assists in preparing budgets, monitors expenditures and prepares financial reports.
- Manages databases including data collection, coding, analysis and storage.
- Assists in developing and submitting grant proposals; monitors grant expenditures and advises principal investigator of changes in reporting or accounting requirements.
- Serves as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies and product representatives.
- Oversees the preparation of operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
- Ensures project is administered according to research protocol.
- May assist in recruiting and interviewing patients/subjects, developing and conducting tests and surveys, gathering or abstracting data or making presentations.
- May conduct literature searches and assist with publications.
- May supervise staff by orienting, training and giving them ongoing performance feedback.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in a science discipline, business management, or related field and two years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
- Note: An approved CAS Exception is required for anyone who is charged to a federal grant or contract under this job code.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience managing complex research projects and/or programs with multiple investigators and external collaborators.
- Demonstrated experience managing project finances, including budgets, purchases, and invoicing.
- Interest in infection prevention and control, human factors, and/or healthcare.
- Proficient in project management tools, such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Strong organizational and communication skills; thrives in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
- Comfortable working with limited supervision and taking the initiative to present ideas and propose solutions to project stakeholders.
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 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:
- 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:
- Recordkeeping and setting up breeding schemes for mouse colonies; maintains transgenic colonies ensuring correct animal identification, sterile handling, and accurate recordkeeping.
- Analyse mouse genotyping results.
- Performing histopathology staining and imaging procedures.
- Performing molecular biology experiments.
- Recordkeeping of the lab inventory.
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 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.