This Clinical Research Coordinator will independently manage significant and key aspects related to a multi-center clinical trial of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) to reduce multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) colonization in long term-acute care hospitals (LTACHs) and ventilator-associated skilled nursing facilities (vSNFs). This investigator-initiated trial is part of several research projects conducted by the Prevention Epicenter of Emory and Collaborating Healthcare Facilities (PEACH II). PEACH II is a CDC-funded program addressing healthcare-associated infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) across the healthcare delivery spectrum. PEACH II includes a portfolio of research that can influence or change standard practices and fill gaps in current infection prevention guidance. Projects advance transdisciplinary research incorporating human factors engineering, microbiome therapeutics, environmental microbiology, and bioinformatics. Activities will mostly occur in the largest healthcare system in metropolitan Atlanta, GA (pop. 5 million), utilize Emory Healthcare’s Clinical Data Warehouse as well as established research ties to a multi-state network of nursing homes, long-standing research collaborations with other Prevention Epicenters, Georgia Emerging Infections Program and Georgia Department of Health. As a multi-center clinical trial, some compensated travel to participating sites for training and study activities may be required.

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: 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:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• (1.) High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience OR
• (2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience OR
• (3.) Licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience OR
• (4.) Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.

This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of CLINICAL RESEARCHER.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College education.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
• Communication skills and comfortable interacting with study participants of all ages (infants – seniors).
• Background in medical terminology and some medical chart review experience.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The MERLA Manager is charged with overseeing accurate data analysis, reporting, learning and decision-making at multiple levels across various stakeholders. This includes overseeing responses to data requests, analyses and reporting; conducting data analyses and interpreting findings; strengthening capacity for high quality data collection, analysis, reporting and use; facilitating learning across multiple stakeholders; and contributing to global best practices around monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and adapting (MERLA).  Serves as key liaison with the donor, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.  Develops short-and long-term project goals and oversees progress towards those goals. 

BACKGROUND: 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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Based at the Task Force for Global Health in Decatur, GA, and affiliated with Emory University, the Neglected Tropical Diseases Support Center (NTD-SC) aims to optimize operational research to eliminate neglected tropical diseases which threaten the lives and well-being of millions of people in some of the world’s most marginalized communities. This work, conducted in close coordination with partners, addresses challenges facing each phase of the programs targeting the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs):  effectively scaling up to reach those at risk, successfully scaling down when their goals are reached, and finally sustaining the reductions achieved in disease prevalence.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• The NTD Data Center MERLA Manager is charged with overseeing accurate reporting, learning and decision-making at multiple levels across various stakeholders for neglected tropical disease (NTD) programs.
• To achieve this, the MERLA Manager will manage day-to-day implementation of the NTD Data Center and the NTD Information System (NIS) specifically. 
• This includes:

Oversee High-Quality Data Submission, Analysis and Reporting:

• Lead development and implementation of data submission and reporting processes that meet USAID reporting requirements for NTDs, in collaboration with USAID, implementing partners and TFGH staff
• Strengthen capacity of NIS users within countries and at headquarters levels to enter, review, interpret and report data
• Submit routine data reports to USAID
• Collaborate with USAID, implementing partners and TFGH to identify and prioritize data analysis questions that address key programmatic barriers and facilitate programmatic decision-making
• Organize and oversee process for responding to planned and ad hoc data requests from USAID, implementing partners, NTD Data Center, or other stakeholders; includes managing timelines, assigning tasks, communicating with requestors, interpreting data and disseminating findings
• Conduct data analysis as needed, in collaboration with other NTD Data Center staff
• Serve as key liaison with the donor, implementing partners, database developer, internal TFGH staff, and other stakeholders

Facilitate Learning at Multiple Levels:

• Facilitate a culture of data-driven learning across USAID’s NTD programs through increasing access to and use of raw and synthesized data
• Convene pause and reflect sessions with USAID, implementing partners and other stakeholders to review and interpret data, in order to inform strategic programmatic decisions
• Facilitate cross-country learning through convening periodic virtual roundtable discussions, including with host government and in-country implementing partner staff as well as other partners as appropriate
• Lead and collaborate on development of presentations, publications and technical briefs
• Explore opportunities to link programmatic data with OR data

Contribute to Global MERLA Best Practices:

• Provide technical support to WHO (HQ, regional offices, and/or country offices) as needed to facilitate achieving WHO’s 2030 Road Map goals; this may include defining indicators, assessing policy and/or implementation gaps, or providing other MERLA subject matter expertise
• Provide technical assistance with developing M&E Frameworks, developing learning agendas, convening learning events, strengthening capacity for data analysis and decision-making upon request

Contribute to NIS Development:

• Contribute to strategically prioritizing NIS development, aligned with USAID’s needs and facilitating high-quality data collection, analysis, reporting and use
• Develop clear definitions of indicators to be included in NIS
• Draft and/or review NIS requirements, work flow processes and training materials
• Liaise with USAID, implementing partners and NIS developer to solicit and incorporate input
• Oversee change management process

Other MERLA Duties as Required:

• Develop short-and long-term NTD Data Center goals and oversees progress towards those goals
• Contribute to business development efforts
• Participate in relevant Communities of Practice
• Assist NTD Data Center Director with special projects as necessary
• 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 Task Force management 

TRAVEL: Up to 10-20% domestic and/or international travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A master's degree in public health, epidemiology, international development or a related field is preferred
• Experience working on USAID or other U.S. government funded awards related to global health, preferably NTDs
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative data collection, management, analysis, visualization, use and reporting
• Experience with qualitative data collection, management, analysis, and use preferred
• Proficiency with statistical data analysis packages including SAS, STATA, and/or R preferred
• Experience convening learning events and developing learning products, including pause and reflect sessions, webinars, reports, conference abstracts, blogs, peer-reviewed journal manuscripts, job aids and/or technical briefs
• Experience strengthening capacity among multiple stakeholders to implement MERLA activities
• Experience working directly with Ministries of Health in NTD-endemic countries preferred
• Demonstrated program/project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Previous experience using DHIS2 preferred

Competencies:

• Ability to analyze monitoring and evaluation and other programmatic data, and to synthesize findings as learning for programmatic use
• Ability to translate data into easily understandable information
• Robust understanding of MERLA theory and concepts
• Effective organizational skills, detail oriented, and hard-working
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team while also taking initiative to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks with high quality and within tight timelines
• Understanding of international development issues and importance of capacity strengthening, sustainability and self-reliance
• Strong desire and ability to foster an environment of inclusion, equity, belonging, and respect for diversity
• Strong English oral and written communication skills (native speaker or professional-level fluency)
• Intermediate oral and written French proficiency preferred
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Previous experience implementing monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and adapting (MERLA) approaches in global health programs/projects required. 

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.

The Emory Office of Information Technology (OIT) Research Solutions division is seeking a highly-motivated individual to join the team as a Cloud Solutions Engineer II to work with a variety of technical teams and with Emory faculty. The individual will engineer well-designed cloud solutions that advance knowledge discovery, tackle challenging scientific problems and accelerate business processes. This position aligns with Emory University's direction in providing a Cloud infrastructure offering to meet the growing computing and analysis needs of its research community and is a part of the Emory Office of Information Technology (OIT) and Research Solutions division.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Works with a variety of technical teams and with Emory faculty to engineer well-designed cloud solutions that advance knowledge discovery, tackle challenging scientific problems, and accelerate business processes. 
  
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Emory faculty.
• Meets with customers to understand business and scientific requirements.
• Participates in the translation of the customers' requirements into application designs and technical delivery strategies.
• Prototypes Cloud Solutions and works with implementation teams to implement solutions that comply with University regulations and makes the best use of Emory technology solutions, whether primarily in the Cloud, on premise, or a combination.
• Provides training, implementation help, and technical troubleshooting services to customers.
• Collaborates with a variety of technical teams, including Local IT support units, Software Engineering, Data Solutions, IT Architecture, Middleware, Infrastructure, Information Security, Business Analysts, Product Management, and Project Management units.
• Contributes to the documentation of use cases and the development of reusable patterns as well as guidelines.
• Contributes to quality outcomes through best practices in software implementation such as peer reviews and coding, design sessions, streamlined release processes, thorough testing and validation, and striving towards taking those extra steps to ensure a quality product.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, math, engineering, or a related field

AND

• Two years related experience including experience in customer-facing technical roles, implementing solutions in Cloud Infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services, professional software development, and experience contributing to multi-disciplinary teams to design and implement enterprise applications and/or integrations, knowledge of software automation and reusability

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g. Python, Java).
  Good understanding of the various AWS products and their applications.
  
• Experience working within an academic, research, or scientific institution.
  
• Experience working with standard practices in project management (PMI), service management (ITIL), and systems development lifecycle.
  
• Strong and precise communications skills and the ability to create and foster positive and creative relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
  
• Familiarity with high performance computing, scientific data types, bioinformatics packages, big data analysis methods or machine learning algorithms.
  
• Knowledge of Linux administration.

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.

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The Emory Antibiotic Resistance Center and Emory Vaccine Center at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a Research Specialist that will be hired at the level of Lead or Senior, depending on experience, to join the laboratory of Dr. David Weiss to broadly study pathogenic and commensal bacteria.

Studies include how pathogenic and commensal bacteria compete within the microbiome, and the emerging phenomenon of bacterial antibiotic heteroresistance. We have discovered that heteroresistance can be exploited to identify antibiotic combinations capable of treating otherwise untreatable infections. These studies will include bacteria causing secondary infections in COVID patients. These research projects are highly translational and innovative. Experience working with mice is highly preferred although not essential.

This position reports directly to Dr. David Weiss. To learn more about his laboratory, please visit: https://vaccines.emory.edu/faculty-evc/primary-faculty/weiss_david.html

The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, a self-starter, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion research. The Research Specialist Lead or Senior will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The new hire 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 DESCRIPTIONS:

LEAD RESEARCH SPECIALIST

• 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.
• 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
  
  

SENIOR RESEARCH SPECIALIST

• 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.
• Prepares written materials, charts and graphs on specialized techniques and research results for publication or presentation.
• Oversees quality assurance of research performed by others.

BOTH LEAD AND SENIOR

• Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
• 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:

LEAD

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

SENIOR

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field AND four years of research experience
  OR
• Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOTH:

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and Office 365 applications.
• Experience in biomedical research.

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.

This position will help design and conduct research for the Emory-Sage-SGC led TREAT-AD Center (https://treatad.org/) and will benefit from opportunities for career development in a vibrant research environment.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, or cell biology with proficiency in mammalian cell culture technique. 
• A background in neuroscience research.
• Technical experience in biochemical or biological assay development or exposure to high throughput 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.

Emory University's Office of IT is seeking an IT Coordinator III to join their team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Supports call center needs and applications including Call Tree Vectoring.
• Supports and fulfills customer requests for voice and data telecommunications services.
• Arranges moves, adds and changes (MACs) of services and provides guidance to customers to resolve issues.
• Coaches and supports peers on technical issues.
• Consults with enterprise-wide departments to select and configure call center devices and supports and initiates projects for large installs in new and renovated spaces.
• Receives complex MAC requests to determine scopes of work.
• Creates Work Orders (WOs) to initiate the service request process and to document request details.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to program and activate routine and complex telephony features and to ensure successful equipment interaction with peripherals.
• Monitors ticket queue to identify and assign requests.
• Receives service request escalations from CS staff to resolve complex issues. Updates ticket progress status to manage time requirements and to meet service level agreement (SLA) expectations.
• Interacts with IT departments to support incident and outage resolutions.
• Receives incident and outage escalations from CS staff to resolve complex issues.
• Evaluates customers current services to recommend updates to existing equipment and service.
• Supports renovation and new campus construction projects to provide communications services installs.
• Examines switch information to determine billing and service issues and to support audits and reconciliation.
• Acts a liaison between CS and IT departments to resolve issues and correct billing and installations.
• Provides voice and data expertise to increase Coordinator staff skill levels and understanding.
• Assigns Coordinator staff to support project initiatives.
• Trains Coordinators to ensure understanding of systems, network, equipment and procedures.
• Provides CS department back-up to maintain service levels and perform quality assurance.
• Develops reports using systems tools to reconcile call center charges and ports utilized by customers.
• Performs, oversees and recommends audit functions to ensure service records accuracy and SLA compliance.
• Develops traffic study reports to provide usage data to customer and UTS Finance and Administration Billing group.
• Interacts with IT departments to resolve non-routine and complex issues.
• Performs formal and informal customer training to explain and demonstrate voice features and functionality.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.
• Call center experience preferred
  
• Call tree vectoring experience
  
• Call center workforce management experience (Verint, Avaya CMS, etc)
• Role requires 24x7 on call

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma

AND

• Five years of relevant IT experience that includes communications experience in a voice/data network environment and experience in a customer service environment, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

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:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

NOTE: Position tasks are 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.

Monitors, operates and troubleshoots the energy management system that controls the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) serving the campus.

This is a 3rd shift position; 10:30pm-7:00am either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Retrofits, troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs and maintains HVAC systems. Provides preventive maintenance of direct digital, pneumatic, electric and electronic controls for HVAC systems.
• Diagnoses control system failures and takes corrective action. Notifies customers when alarms sound on their equipment or space being monitored. Tracks HVAC equipment performance issues.
• Prepares daily reports to document work performed. Reads and interprets blueprints and schematic drawings, including control prints. Adheres to OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous chemicals and power equipment.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Three years of controls experience OR completion of a formal controls training program AND knowledge of controls and HVAC systems OR one year of controls experience and five years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical and electronics systems. A working knowledge of various computer software applications.
• Preference will be given to individuals with knowledge of Siemens, Johnson or ALC controls systems, completion of a HVACR program at a technical or trade school and/or a State of Georgia Conditioned Air Contractors License.
• A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record. Some positions within this classification may require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop and twist.

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

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The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner work under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, manages care for high risk newborns and their families in emergency and non-emergency situations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, manages care for high-risk newborns and their families in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify and stabilize the high-risk infant and establish a care plan.
• Assesses patient by obtaining comprehensive perinatal history.
• Performs physical assessment of body systems and interprets findings. Identifies and assists with high-risk deliveries.
• With required physician supervision, may perform or order diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for newborns.
• Thoroughly documents all aspects of patient care using established charting procedure.
• Serves as a consultant on the care of chronically ill infants or those with complex medical problems.
• Assists with family education. Assists in outreach education activities by teaching classes.
• Assists in staff orientation and serves as a preceptor.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Currently licensed as an advanced practice provider in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body or Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Physician Assistants may require at least one year of direct experience in neonatology. BLS and NRP certifications are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s prepared Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with APRN licensure in GA
• Related experience 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.

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The Department of Hematology and Oncology within Emory’s School of Medicine is seeking a Lead Research Specialist with experience in cancer immunology, molecular biology, and working with cell cultures, mouse models and/or human samples. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with cellular immune assays, flow cytometry, protein assays, and basic molecular techniques. The person hired for this position will work closely with post docs and students in the Dhodapkar group to accelerate the pre-clinical work identifying immune mechanisms and treatments in multiple myeloma.
Applicants with expertise in the following will be prioritized: human and/or mouse immunology, flow cytometry.

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.

The Department of Hematology and Oncology within Emory’s School of Medicine is seeking a Research Specialist with some experience in cancer immunology, molecular biology, and working with cell cultures, mouse models and/or human samples. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of cellular immune assays, flow cytometry, protein assays, and basic molecular techniques. The person hired for this position will work closely with post docs and lab staff in the Dhodapkar group to support the pre-clinical work identifying immune mechanisms and treatments in multiple myeloma.
Applicants with expertise in the following will be prioritized: human and/or mouse sample processing, data collection and record keeping.

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.

Emory University's Central HR division is seeking two Organizational Effectiveness Consultants to join the Learning & Development team! These newly created positions will be joining a dynamic team tasked with guiding the strategic management of talent across Emory University, and includes the integration of talent planning, career management, performance management, and learning management.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Leads talent assessment conversations with department leaders across campus to assess employee talent.
• Assigns employees in the 9-box model of performance vs. potential.
• Collaborates with leaders to prepare development strategies for each employee.
• Develops structures and processes to help leaders identify high potential talent throughout Emory, including technology and leader recommendations.
• Leads department/division teams in the creation of competency models for all positions that include current and future development needs, beyond core competencies of the University; manages competency validation projects to ensure job relevancy and defensibility.
• Designs and manages the creation of position profiles for departments and divisions that leads to career paths from within a division and across schools/divisions; ensures the career paths are appropriately reflected in the Emory Talent Management System.
• Maintains and updates profiles on an annual basis, or earlier as needed.
• Aligns training opportunities with competencies and ensures the Talent Management system is updated on a regular basis.
• Provides back-up technical support and customer service for the Talent Management system, as needed.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or a related field,

AND

• Three years of experience in organizational effectiveness, training and development or a related field,

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A master's degree is preferred.

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

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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.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• These positions will include a mix of human subjects work and wet-lab research involving rats.
• Human subjects work will include email and Zoom interaction with study participants, online data management, and some statistics.
• Laboratory-based duties will include hands-on care of rats, assisting with euthanasia and tissue harvest, processing frozen samples for biochemical analysis (HPLC), processing fixed samples for immunohistochemistry, general lab maintenance and data management, and more.
• Applicants must have a strong science background and some prior lab experience, but specific knowledge of methodologies to be used here is not required -- just an eagerness to learn, a great can-do attitude, and a strong work ethic. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or natural science field.

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 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:

• 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.

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.

Emory's Office of IT is seeking a Security Analyst II of Cloud Services to play an integral role on the Enterprise Information Security team. This position will be primarily responsible for working with the Enterprise Security and other Emory IT teams to identify, evaluate, and implement security controls for cloud services. This will mainly include Amazon Web Services, but will encompass all future cloud related activities. The position will be responsible for developing incident detection and response capabilities within cloud services, creating appropriate guardrails for users in the cloud environment to work within their space, and performing security reviews on systems being migrated to the cloud. This position will support Emory University’s migration of on-premise solutions to the cloud, and support Emory Healthcare’s adoption of cloud services.

As a Level II Enterprise Information Security Cloud Specialist, a candidate should have a solid IT background with some elements of cybersecurity knowledge, experience, exposure, and a curiosity to continue to learn more about it, and continue to grow in knowledge and skills in the subject area.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Implements, maintains and analyzes security infrastructure including Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Anomaly Detection Systems (ADS), firewall rule bases, Virtual Private Network (VPN), two factor authentication, SSL certificates, vulnerability assessment and network registration.
• Supports incident response, forensics and security procedures. Provides enterprise security guidance and recommendations to LITS management, users and other LITS teams.
• Supports Information Technology projects to ensure data sources and network entry points remain secure and network service disruptions are minimized.
• Supports security architecture designs and plans to increase security, meet future needs and to remain current with technology. Implements firewall rules to maintain network core security and to protect system information.
• Implements VPN systems to provide secure remote access and to ensure authorized usage.
• Implements two factor authentication systems to provide protection for sensitive information systems.
• Implements IPS, ADS and network registration systems to provide active network intrusion protection, locate compromised computers and to ensure systems in the residential network meet minimum security requirements and provide user accountability.
• Supports applications and systems troubleshooting to ensure proper functionality within the Emory Enterprise core network environment.
• Monitors IPS, ADS, firewall logs and system logs to detect and identify systems and malicious traffic.
• Implements firewall blocks and IPS blocks and initiates port level blocks to limit infected computer connectivity and to reduce and remove the impact on the Emory network.
• Maintains enterprise scanning infrastructure to facilitate network, system and application-based scanning across network cores.
• Creates and initiates network, system and application-level scanning to identify vulnerabilities within Emory Enterprise assets and cores.
• Provides guidance and assistance with new system and application implementation to ensure enterprise security policy compliance.
• Performs related responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in IT or related field 

AND

• Two years of relevant IT experience which includes security analyst/support, firewall and intrusion detection technologies, project management, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• A working knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies and experience with the development and interpretation of security policies.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some experience / familiarity with various SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS services, but especially Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Some experience with various AWS services – preferably to include security-related ones such as, but not limited to: IAM, KMS, Security Groups, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Macie, Secrets Manager, Security Hub, Systems Manager, Inspector, Detective, Lambda, and Config (Rules and Compliance Packs).
• Experience and/or familiarity with concepts such as logging, SIEM, firewalls/WAFs, VPNs, subnets, ACLs/NACLs, penetration testing, encryption, automation, pipelines, code repos, and DevOps / DevSecOps.
• Some experience conducting detailed application, system, and network vulnerability assessments and/or security configuration audits would be a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a plus.
• A keen interest in continuing to learn about cloud security with AWS and other cloud platforms.

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.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Candidate will be responsible for performing the following laboratory maintenance:

• Restocking supplies
• Sterilization of lab supplies
• Media preparation
• Freezer maintenance, organization, and temperature monitoring
• Biohazardous waste disposal

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong science background and some prior lab experience preferred
• Previous experience in mammalian cell culture under aseptic conditions:
  • Processing human blood for isolation of PBMC and other derivatives.
  • Performing cytotoxicity assays.
• Highly organized and work well with other members of a team.

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.