JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Supports the day-to-day activities of a team of Pre-Award Specialists.
• Monitors workload distribution and raises any concerns to the Research Administration Services (RAS) Director.
• Provides guidance to team members, as appropriate.
• Coordinates with RAS Director regarding pre-award activities, issue resolution, and workload distribution.
• Works with Post-Award team lead to coordinate inter-team meetings to facilitate collaboration between the pre-award and post-award teams, as necessary and appropriate.
• Manages pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a RAS unit using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills.
• Manages the day-to-day operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio.
• Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team.
• Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self. Performs pre-award activities for a unit (school, department, or division) within a RAS unit.
• Pre-award activities include, but are not limited to, assisting departmental faculty/PI in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals.
• Ensures all applications meet agency and university guidelines and published time tables and deadlines, including management of the Just-In-Time process.
• Ensures proposals are entered and routed in a timely manner for further review.
• Confers with PI and Pre-award support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary sub-awards documents for proposals.
• Assists the PI in the development of budgets and budget justification which includes proofing the budget for inconsistencies and ensuring accuracy.
• Reviews budgets for consistency with sponsor, monitors compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verifies all financial information to include application of the appropriate overhead rate for the project.
• Advises the PI on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions and on budget adjustments and revisions necessary to meet the sponsor requirements.
• Coordinates and reviews certain proposal elements (biosketches and facilities & resources) for consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
• Reviews proposals for consistency with sponsor guidelines on budget, format, font size, page limits excluding narrative content (obtain and review sponsor guidelines).
• Monitors and facilitates proposal process through the routing process in compliance with University procedures and institutional signatures.
• Obtains signatures as needed.
• Monitors proposal status and advises PI on requirements and deadlines associated with research protection protocols.
• Works effectively with other offices (central, school, departments, divisions) on research proposal.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of work-related grants and contracts experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite software.

NOTE: Emory University, School of Medicine, Research Administration is currently in a “virtual first” model, which means you will be working remotely with a requirement for in person activities (i.e., team building, faculty meetings, or other RAS activities) quarterly. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Oversees and manages computer equipment support for the assigned area or support zone of one or more of the School of Medicine departments.
• Manages Desktop Support activities and compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and provides reports to IT management on SLA compliance performance metrics.
• Manages IT Desktop Consultants.
• Applies ITIL methodologies to daily department operations to ensure compliance with enterprise standards and goals.
• Delivers defined service offerings and manages customer expectations.
• Collaborates with the Manager, Desktop Support or Senior IT Manager to refine department processes, improve delivery and increase efficiencies.
• Utilizes network-based tools to manage desktops centrally and ensure effective operations and cost control.
• Manages people resources and processes to administer day-to-day operations.
• Identifies individual and team skill gaps and developmental opportunities to facilitate career development. Ensures direct and indirect reports have documented career goals and detailed plans for achieving these goals to develop these individuals professionally.
• Conducts performance evaluations consistently and fairly to facilitate open communication and encourage continuous performance improvement.
• Manages team compliance with University policies and procedures to meet ITIL and enterprise requirements and expectations.
• Provides technical expertise to support team collaboration for resolving issues and meeting customer expectations.
• Evaluates and summarizes departmental metrics to measure performance and forecast future needs. Provides defined service offerings to manage customer expectations.
• Refines Desktop Support processes to improve delivery and increase efficiencies.
• Serves as the Incident Coordinator for the assigned support zone to minimize service disruptions.
• Utilizes enterprise procurement tool to manage desktop user hardware and software purchases.
• Manages escalated issues to restore service and address customer concerns.
• Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
• Provides supervision for the SOMITS Curricular Support team’s academic technical support operations.
• Collaborates with SOMITS-CS’ Sr. IT Manager to ensure supported departments’ tech support needs are being met, refine support processes, improve delivery, and increase efficiencies.
• Provides desktop, AV, application, server, high fidelity medical simulator, and virtual reality tech support to the School of Medicine’s Simulation (SIM) and Human Simulation Education Centers (HSEC).
• Serves as a technical project lead and provides backup tech support to SOMITS team members, when needed, across technical domains.
• Provides supervision for the SOMITS-CS team’s academic technical support operations.
• Serves as a technical project lead and provides backup tech support to SOMITS team members, when needed, across technical domains.
• Provides technical support for CAE Healthcare’s LearningSpace (LS) application, which encompasses:
• Administration of LS’ application/video capture server decks, RAID video storage, and backup
  power/alert system hardware.
• Coordination of archiving/deletion of video records with SIM / HSEC in accordance with the SOM’s
  records retention policy.
• Coordination of basic and complex technical support needs with CAE’s remote application support
  team in Hungary.
• Provides desktop support and creates/deploys/updates specialized system images for:
  PCs located in SIM / HSEC used in conjunction with LS-related live event control, hifi medical
  simulator control, public announcements, and data entry.
• Provides AV support for systems associated with LS including:
• HD IP cameras.
• Digital video encoding systems.
• Mics/audio encoding systems.
• LS’ AV system VLAN and Dante audio VLAN.
• PA systems for live simulated event announcements.
• Provides tier-1 technical support for SIM’s portfolio of hi-fi/lo-fi medical simulators and robotics technologies including:
• Laerdal SimMan 3G, SimMom, and SimBaby.
• Gaumard’s Hal, Hal 5 y/o, and neonatal simulators.
• Harvey cardiopulmonary simulators.
• ACLS/BLS skills-testing simulators.
• SonoSim systems.
• Virtual laparoscopic and surgery simulators.
• Curriculum-related lo-fi simulators.
• Maintains technology inventory and provides support & consulting relating to:
• Ancillary technologies (e.g., VOIP/smartphones, ventriloscopes, etc.).
• Technology refreshes and budgeting cycles.
• Provides periodic technical cross-training on SIM / HSEC-related technologies to SOMITS-CS team
  members.
• Cross-trains on Curricular Support-related applications & technologies and provides backup technical support for SOMITS-CS team members on a periodic basis.
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors providing products and services germane to SIM / HSEC’s simulation-based education systems.
• Must be comfortable with:
• Being on call and onsite during normal business hours to address immediate technical support needs adversely impacting live simulation-based educational events.
• Addressing technical support needs that may require the use of ladders, etc. to access systems
  located in drop-ceilings above supported areas.
• Providing occasional backup technical support in an academic cadaver lab and being familiar with
  associated safety protocols.
• Occasionally providing technical support on evenings and weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma and five years of relevant IT experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations v3 certification preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical simulation-focused center management application experience (e.g., LearningSpace, B-Line, etc.).
• Experience with LearningSpace strongly preferred.
• Experience with supporting and/or operating hi-fi/lo-fi medical simulation technology.
• A blend of desktop, server, programming, digital media production/post-production, and/or AV support experience.
• Preferred certifications include:
• CHSOS, CHSE or CHSE-A certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
  CTS, CTS-D or CTS-I credentials from Avixa.
• BLS or ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

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:

• Supports departmental efforts that benefit the teaching and learning mission of the University.
• Acts as an information and consulting resource working with faculty, students and academic staff to inform them of the capabilities of Emory's Information Technology systems and infrastructure.
• Works closely with faculty, staff and students to conduct analysis of instructional and learning requirements and assists in developing plans and strategies to meet those requirements.
• Assists in planning and implements education-related projects.
• Utilizes incident and service request software to manage and track support calls and tickets; interacts with customers and determines how to resolve technical issues.
• Communicates and collaborates with the Service Desk to teach them how to provide support.
• Provides input to help improve processes for effective and efficient response.
• Analyzes customer requests to determine best courses of action, resolve issues, answer questions efficiently, and improve processes for meeting future requests.
• Designs, writes course content and teaches training classes and workshops to provide users with numerous support tools and functions.
• Reviews training effectiveness to implement improvements.
• Teaches courses and workshops on educational topics and application features, providing expertise for tools based on users' needs.
• Meets with faculty to identify key learning objectives for courses; devises a plan for how to design the content and make it available online.
• Conducts individual and departmental consultations to provide teaching suggestions for meeting required outcomes.
• Develops and writes step-by-step documents, videos and web-based guides to support the user community and promote self-service.
• Utilizes web development software to upload Emory-specific guides and service resources.
• Writes and edits self-help documentation and videos for the UTS knowledge management system. Analyzes and tests system upgrades to identify issues and upgrade inconsistencies.
• Analyzes and tests QA environments and system patches to make preparations for deployment to production.
• Analyzes and tests upgrades to ensure application functionality and stability.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Provides technical incident coordination for the School of Medicine’s Office of Information Technology Services’ (SOMITS) Help Desk phone line and ServiceNow support ticketing system.
• Ensures support needs are rapidly and accurately assigned to the appropriate teams and manages an incident coordination database (ICD) for the department.
• May assist with Tier 1 tech support for walk-ins or users over the phone.
• Manages support calendars for SOMITS and assists with administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to web editing, generation of departmental reports, and tech shipping logistics.
• Serves as backup technical support for SOMITS’ Educational Analyst II providing application and database support for Graduate Medical Education administration (GME).
• EA I trains in-depth and shadows EA II in order to support GME’s administrative applications / data and generate complex reports.
• Crosstrains with SOMITS team members and may provide backup support in the realms of desktop, AV, academic applications, and medical simulation support.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Incident Coordination:

• Serve as primary SOM Help Desk phone support.
• Provide incident coordination via ServiceNow.
• Maintain incident coordination database.
• Analyze SOMITS support data and trends.
• Collaborate with leadership to design and build custom reports and data visualization tools for SOMITS support teams.
• Serve as an SOMITS representative in the Emory ServiceNow User Group (ESNUG).
• Where applicable, provide select tier 1 technical support.
  Scheduling:
• Maintain SOMITS teams’ support calendars.

Communications:

• Assist with SOMITS website editing using Cascade.
• Coordinate official internal / external SOMITS communications.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Office accounts payable.
• Client department technology orders.
• Office supply inventory, ordering, and invoicing.
• Coordinate SOMITS shipping and delivery needs.
• SOMITS special event coordination.

Backup Support:

• Shadow and train with SOMITS’ Educational Analyst II (EA II) in-depth.
• Provide backup application / database / tech support for EA II.
• Crosstrain with SOMITS team members and provide backup support in the realms of desktop, AV, academic applications, and medical simulation support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and one year of instructional, academic technology support or related experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing technical support and/or incident coordination in a healthcare or academic medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience with ServiceNow, ITIL, and web editing tools like Cascade (or basic web programming knowledge) preferred.
• Ideal candidate possesses a passion for customer service and technology.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. Able to successfully manage complex technical support coordination for a customer base comprised of several thousand users.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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

Located 36 miles east of Atlanta on Emory's historic original campus, Oxford College of Emory University invites applications for the Business Analyst II position.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinates efforts to ensure that information systems support departmental objectives and information management needs.
• Supports efforts to ensure that information systems upholds overall organizational mission and objectives.
• Works closely with departmental customers to conduct business analysis and identify business objectives and requirements.
• Assists in the development of technology plans and strategies.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of systems related projects.
• Maintains a high level of client satisfaction with Information Services as provided to assigned clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of position specific subject matter knowledge and/or experience in planning and applying information technology to one or more business functions OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

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

The Garraway lab studies the cellular and neural mechanisms underlying pain and other pathophysiology after spinal cord injury. The position requires someone who is comfortable working with rodents (handling and surgery). Experience in some molecular biological techniques (such as western blots, real time PCR, immunohistochemistry and ELISA), cell culture or electrophysiology is a plus. Also, a neuroscience background is desirable.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides administrative support for one of the following (or a combination): general management, a research environment or a specific program.
• Ensures office activities comply with Emory policies and procedures.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls.
• Maintains calendars and prioritizes meeting requests for management.
• Reviews incoming correspondence and identifies items of special interest to management; handles routine correspondence and prepares appropriate responses.
• May complete forms, grant applications, and/or correspondence associated with programs.
• Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
• Creates and edits scientific, programmatic or other reports associated with department's primary business.
• Schedules meetings and handles logistics for meetings and special events.
• Prepares materials for meetings and special events.
• Initiates, processes, and maintains records and invoices.
• Keeps management apprised of account status, identifies cost-effective solutions and may authorize expenditures.
• May monitor or maintain budgets and grants, assist with budget development, and prepare related expense reports and reimbursements.
• Plans and coordinates travel arrangements.
• Maintains databases and spreadsheets; may also analyze data and design/generate associated reports.
• Establishes and organizes filing systems.
• Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies.
• May supervise or direct the work of support staff and/or students.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of clerical or secretarial experience, or a bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with various personal computer software applications. Positions in this classification may require keyboarding skills.

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Recruits, orients, and supervises research administration staff or independently manages the most complex research administration activities associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
• Manages a large or multiple smaller clinical research projects.
• Manages clinical trials related information systems.
• Supervises the implementation of and adherence to study protocols.
• Monitors expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolves CAS issues.
• Educates research staff on established policies, processes and procedures.
• Determines effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long term clinical trials.
• Periodically audits operations including laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provides leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes.
• Plans, identifies, and handles study related equipment and facilities needs.
• Provides leadership and expertise in identifying and completing research grants, study materials, brochures and correspondence.
• Develops and submits grant proposals.
• Leads or chairs committees or task forces to address and resolve significant issues.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1.) High School Diploma or GED and nine years of clinical research experience. OR

(2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and seven years clinical research experience OR

(3.) Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) and six years clinical research experience OR

(4.) Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related or business administration program and five years of clinical research experience OR

(5.) Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and two years of clinical research experience Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.

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

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:

The Clinical Research Data Coordinator I supports the research program within the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) of Winship Cancer Institute (WCI) at Emory University. The Data Coordinator I, primarily serves in a supportive role coordinating and maintaining data activities related to clinical trials. This role collaborates with the clinical, informatics, quality monitors, and/or regulatory teams to document and report study patient enrollment, treatment, and follow-up information into databases as specified by research protocols.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Supports and assists in all aspects of clinical data management, protocol data management, including creation and collection of source documents, completion of case report forms, and tracking and reporting of serious adverse events.
• Primary Data Coordinator (DC) for therapeutic and non-therapeutic clinical trials across all disease teams, including complex areas such as hematologic cancers, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), Phase I trials, etc. More experienced Data Coordinators will be assigned to multi-center trials and Winship-held Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs).
• Reviews information from medical records (clinic notes, pathology reports, radiology reports, patient questionnaires, etc.) to extract data for all assigned research protocols including but not limited to industry, cooperative group, and investigator-initiated studies.
• Accurately captures and enters data into clinical trial databases as necessary, and within timelines set by study sponsors or CTO. Collects and maintains complete records and metrics on each research study participant. Consolidates clinical data and reports for investigators as needed.
• Attends study team meetings and provides updates to study team members regarding protocol data management activities, including data entry timelines, database locks, unique study requirements, and data query management.
• Attends protocol related training meetings and completes all required study training.
• Prepares for and assists with internal quality control audits to verify the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of research data. Reports and addresses findings as appropriate.
• Provides support during internal and external monitoring and auditing (e.g., sponsor, regulatory agencies) preparation, including supporting data deficiency corrections and development of corrective action plans post audit.
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of procedures and systems (i.e., computerized database) for research coordination and data management.
• Assures ongoing compliance with all departmental, institutional, and federal requirements and regulations. Maintains controls to assure accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of research data.
• Maintains confidentiality standards for all potential and enrolled study participants; complies with federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:

(1.) High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience OR

(2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience OR

(3.) Licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience OR

(4.) Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.

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

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Handles administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Manages research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.
• Interfaces with research participants, determines eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.
• Approves orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducting screenings for study participants including interviews and questionnaires.
• Supervises collection of study specimens and processing.
• Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinates other services as needed.
• Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.
• Prepares regulatory submissions.
• With appropriate credentialing and training.
• May perform phlebotomy or diagnostics.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1.) High School Diploma or GED and five years of clinical research experience. OR

(2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and three years clinical research experience OR

(3.) Licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and two years clinical research experience OR

(4.) Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related, or business administration related program and one year of clinical research experience OR

(5.) Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program

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

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• This position will be part of the CAPS department, but focused primarily on fulfilling the mission of the School of Medicine (SOM) to provide an outstanding education for medical students and train healthcare professionals who provide high quality, compassionate care.
• This position will participate in a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to the clinical care of Emory SOM students.
• The position will support the mental health and well-being needs of students in the SOM through a combination of community interventions, consultation, and clinical services.
• Specifically, this position will provide culturally competent assessments, crisis intervention, consultation, case management, community referrals, outreach programs and services, trainings, individual therapy, and group therapy.
• This position will be partially embedded in the SOM and will require some early morning, evening, and weekend work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
• Licensed (or license eligible within 24 months) as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia.
• Five years of social work experience is required.
• Applicants must also have excellent clinical skills, successful experience working with full range of human diversity, and a commitment to Student Affairs campus involvement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed for 3+ years.
• Preferred candidates will have strong communication and collaboration skills, an interest in working as an integrated part of the CAPS team and with SOM administration, the ability to respond calmly and flexibly in crises, the ability to juggle multiple roles, an interest in outreach initiatives, and a demonstrated commitment to working with marginalized and underserved populations.
• Applicants must also have demonstrated the ability to maintain confidentiality of clients, students, faculty, and staff.
• In addition, applicants will have excellent clinical skills, experience working with full range of human diversity that includes a commitment to social justice and a strong investment in outreach work and community interventions that directly support the mission of the School of Medicine.

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.

The Associate Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research duties and has documented scientific achievements and increasing technical, management, leadership, and professional expertise necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Demonstrates knowledge of research and experimental platforms for analyzing, design and interpreting results
• Investigates and recommends potential alternative approaches to improve the quality of results of basic and/or translational research.
• Demonstrates increased responsibility through management of teams and leadership of scientific projects by applying advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development, as well as facilitating in some training aspects of other team members.
• Aids in writing IACUC, IRB, Biosafety and other approval documents.
• Oversees quality assurance of research conducted by other team members.
• 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 instrumentation or methodology development and user support.
• With the approval of the responsible faculty director, may be principal investigators on funded proposals.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or MD and five years of professional level experience OR Master's degree and ten 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 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:

The Clinical Research Data Coordinator I supports the research program within the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) of Winship Cancer Institute (WCI) at Emory University. The Data Coordinator I, primarily serves in a supportive role coordinating and maintaining data activities related to clinical trials. This role collaborates with the clinical, informatics, quality monitors, and/or regulatory teams to document and report study patient enrollment, treatment, and follow-up information into databases as specified by research protocols.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Supports and assists in all aspects of clinical data management, protocol data management, including creation and collection of source documents, completion of case report forms, and tracking and reporting of serious adverse events.
• Primary Data Coordinator (DC) for therapeutic and non-therapeutic clinical trials across all disease teams, including complex areas such as hematologic cancers, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), Phase I trials, etc. More experienced Data Coordinators will be assigned to multi-center trials and Winship-held Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs).
• Reviews information from medical records (clinic notes, pathology reports, radiology reports, patient questionnaires, etc.) to extract data for all assigned research protocols including but not limited to industry, cooperative group, and investigator-initiated studies.
• Accurately captures and enters data into clinical trial databases as necessary, and within timelines set by study sponsors or CTO. Collects and maintains complete records and metrics on each research study participant. Consolidates clinical data and reports for investigators as needed.
• Attends study team meetings and provides updates to study team members regarding protocol data management activities, including data entry timelines, database locks, unique study requirements, and data query management.
• Attends protocol related training meetings and completes all required study training.
• Prepares for and assists with internal quality control audits to verify the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of research data. Reports and addresses findings as appropriate.
• Provides support during internal and external monitoring and auditing (e.g., sponsor, regulatory agencies) preparation, including supporting data deficiency corrections and development of corrective action plans post audit.
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of procedures and systems (i.e., computerized database) for research coordination and data management.
• Assures ongoing compliance with all departmental, institutional, and federal requirements and regulations. Maintains controls to assure accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of research data.
• Maintains confidentiality standards for all potential and enrolled study participants; complies with federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:

(1.) High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience OR

(2.) Two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience OR

(3.) Licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience OR

(4.) Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.

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

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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.

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.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources and technology for the purpose of soliciting alumni, donor engagement, donor research, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emory’s mission to serve humanity. The Marketing and Digital Marketing team consists of marketing automation and digital strategists with a passion to engage alumni and persuade donors to invest in the work of Emory. The Associate Director will report to the Director of Digital Marketing.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Guides the digital marketing efforts of Advancement and Alumni Engagement.
• Executes comprehensive strategic digital marketing plans, branding, and brand management for the division.
• Develops and creates digital assets including websites, special event advertising, and other digital marketing materials that support division strategic goals, broadens exposure, or increases alumni/donor pride, involvement and investment in the university.
• Adheres to policy relating to program initiatives. Collaborates with key stakeholders across Emory and the division to achieve goals.
• Disseminates routing and reviews concepts, copy, and layout with stakeholders to compile feedback.
• Stays abreast of pertinent laws, and implements use of latest trends in marketing, video, social media, and digital strategies.
• Works with external vendors.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

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

• Represent the department working with other departments across the division/University.
• Integrate and optimize digital marketing tactics to drive development goals for the University.
• Ensure continuity across internal and external communications to adhere to university brand standards.
• Provides insights into the data/analytics performance of the digital channels to stakeholders (Marketing Strategy team, internal clients, etc.) to inform the strategy of future campaigns.
• Executes comprehensive strategic digital marketing automation plans, branding, and brand management for the division via Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Develops, advises, and implements the digital strategy (including email, paid digital advertising, SMS, etc.)
• Stays abreast of pertinent marketing laws (GDPR, CAN-SPAM). 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in marketing automation, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient or have experience in email marketing and Salesforce Marketing Cloud or other email automation platforms (Hubspot, Pardot, Marketo, etc.)
• Successful candidates will have advanced knowledge and experience in digital marketing leveraging various technologies including Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar mass email/marketing automation software/platform including paid digital advertising.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Experience working with electronic communications and websites, various technologies including strong skills in Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar email platform/software.
• Digital advertising via Google Suite, Facebook/Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. CSS, SMS, contentdesign and management systems, team-based fundraising tools, and crowfunding platforms are a plus.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, database and project management software, web reporting/analysis, and CRM systems.
• An aptitude in mastering new software, applications, and databases.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and navigate a complex work environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service, the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and comfort working with ambiguity.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for managing an extensive intellectual property portfolio.
• Performs market analyses to determine the commercial value of an invention and markets early stage University-developed technology to industry.
• Negotiates terms and conditions, including royalties, of licenses with potential licensees.
• Monitors licensee's obligations to meet milestones and reporting requirements.
• Ensures that royalty payments are made according to appropriate agreements and instructs Financial Analyst regarding distribution of royalties to the appropriate entities.
• Evaluates the patentability of disclosures and manages any resulting patent prosecution.
• Determines if federal funding has been involved in the development of the invention and ensures that federal requirements with respect to these inventions are followed.
• Ascertains the status of published results or anticipated publications on the invention.
• Reviews existing grants and contracts for new technologies that might be emerging from research.
• Evaluates software and copyright disclosure by faculty, identifies and reviews existing and new contracts for industry software programs and files appropriate copyright registration with the Department of Commerce.
• Adheres to university, state and federal guidelines with respect to technology transfer agreements.
• Maintains professional growth by participating in education programs and professional organizations, preferably as a speaker, workshop leader or committee member.
• May supervise a Licensing Associate, intern or support staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD or JD and two years of academic technology transfer or similar experience in licensing or business development gained in industry OR a master's degree and three years of academic technology transfer or similar experience in licensing or business development gained in industry.
• Education and/or work experience in health sciences and business/industry is desirable.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with academic scientists as well as executives in the biomedical industries, knowledge of current developments in the biomedical business sector and the desire to work as a team member.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five plus years of experience in an academic or similar licensing role.
• Demonstrated experience in closing complex license agreements.
• Experience negotiating non-licensing contracts such as MTAs, DUAs, and collaborative research agreements.
• Strong project management skills.

Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu

The laboratory of Dr. Rui Kong at Emory Vaccine Center is seeking highly motivated researcher. Research in our lab focuses on antibodies and vaccines. We are interested in two questions: 1) how to consistently induce specific highly functional antibodies by vaccination, and 2) how to maintain the antibody responses above the level of protection for a long period of time. Specific areas of interest include 1) Novel technologies for B cell and antibody analysis; 2) B cell and antibody responses after vaccination and infection. 3) novel vaccine design strategies to induce broadly-reactive anti-HIV-1 neutralizing antibodies.

Dr. Rui Kong is a Georgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigator, Assistant Professor in Emory Vaccine Center, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, and Assistant Professor in Emory National Primate Research Center. Previous publications from Dr. Rui Kong can be found at the following link:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=-Zll3SUAAAAJ&sortby=pubdate&view_op=list_works&gmla=AJsN-F5b4ztV3MB6oVMnkZqlsxOV-8GYvBThRQebz_slZV5K-HagbXVvNDUKys3NLyhQgMlNi-NRlKE0v61LajgY278rC5Tbvg1DFBy9sCzApdhzFMBD1sw

The Emory Vaccine Center is located within the Emory National Primate Research Center, which is one of only seven NIH–funded national primate research centers in the U.S. The Emory Vaccine Center is an epicenter of academic research and development of vaccines for infectious diseases. With more than 250 faculty members and staff, it is the largest and most comprehensive academic vaccine research center in the world. The qualified candidate will work in a collaborative environment that is rich in resources, alongside investigators, graduate students, technical staff, and postdoctoral fellows conducting fundamental basic and clinical research leading to the development of effective vaccines against diseases of global importance.

Candidates with backgrounds in immunology, virology, structural biology, bioinformatics, molecular biology and animal models are highly encouraged to apply

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 by principal investigator. 

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/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with molecular cloning, ELISA, cell culture, flow cytometry and animal studies.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work environment involves working with biohazardous blood and tissues.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment.
• Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STATEMENT: 

Emory NPRC in conjunction with Emory University conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which may include an INA and criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, drug screening, requirement of various vaccinations, and health assessment. Employment is contingent upon a clear background screening.

NOTE: Position tasks are 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.