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Lead Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Neonatology

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Electroencephalography (EEG), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Family Medicine, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, Healthcare Providers, Identify Issues, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Medicine, Neonatology, Outpatient Care, Pediatrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Management Software, Protocol Design, Psychology, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Rehabilitation Act, Research & Development (R&D), Research Laboratory, Risk, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training Program, Work From Home
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
12 days ago


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Description

Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics – Neonatology Division. The Baby Brain Optimization Project (BBOP) Lab is a dynamic multidisciplinary setting that engages physicians, therapists, and psychologists in observational and interventional patient-based clinical research related to pre-term infants and young children with cerebral palsy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures. + Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques. + May assist in protocol design. + Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator. + Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures. + Analyzes and interprets results of studies. + Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment. + Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment. + Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings. + Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards. + Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data and prepares charts and graphs. + Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances. + Performs related responsibilities as required. + Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: This people facing, outpatient, pediatric/family medicine focused position requires exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills. + The position will include: (1) planning and executing on-site, hybrid, and asynchronous education activities for a grant-funded rural developmental medicine training program. (2) frequent oral and written communication with project collaborators. (3) interfacing with diverse groups of providers across Georgia and rural North Carolina, and (4) Other project related tasks as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Strong communication and team skills, attention to detail, customer service orientation, and experience working with physicians and allied health providers is essential. + Also essential is proficiency with Excel and project management software (e.g., REDCap, Clickup). + Experience with babies and/or children and families in high risk infant follow up is preferred as is experience and/or training in the fields of social work, psychology, or related field. + EEG experience is also 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.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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Job Number

_167261_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Division

_School Of Medicine_

Department

_SOM: Peds: Neonatology_

Job Category

_Laboratory Research_

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

_Location : Name_

_Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

Remote Work Classification

_Primarily On Campus_

Health and Safety Information

_Position involves clinical patient contact_

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