Lead Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Neonatology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and team skills, attention to detail, customer service orientation, and experience working with physicians and allied health providers is essential.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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).
• Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level