Project Coordinator

Full Time
Atlanta, GA 30322
Posted Today
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Description:
A team of researchers in the Departments of Pediatrics (DOP) and Microbiology and Immunology (M&I) at Emory School of Medicine, Emory University have been conducting research aimed at using immunologic signatures to improve diagnosis and prevention of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection and TB disease among high-risk populations, including children, pregnant persons and people living with HIV (PLHIV). The group collaborates with partners at other U.S. institutions as well as partners based at international sites in Kenya, South Africa, and India.

We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organized Project Coordinator with experience in research project management and analyzing human subjects research data, who will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the quality and project progress of two NIH-funded research projects being conducted at international research sites. The Project Coordinator will work closely with the U.S. investigators and study team members, as well international collaborators, to provide data management and analysis support to all aspects of our team’s projects. This is a 12-month position with opportunity for renewal. This position reports primarily to the Principal Investigator in the DOP but may also report as needed to the Principal Investigator in the Department of M&I.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Manages a project.
  • Coordinates the strategic planning process and monitors progress toward achieving project goals.
  • Assists in developing, administering and monitoring project related budgets.
  • Coordinates logistical arrangements for related conferences, conventions or meetings.
  • May assist in identifying funding resources and in developing funding strategies and initiatives.
  • Develops and generates various operational and statistical reports.
  • Represents and promotes the project at various speaking engagements.
  • May write grants, reports, briefings, newsletters, promotional or other written material related to the project.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for overall research activities and statistical analysis of immunologic data.
  • Develops and manages project databases, works to clean and analyze data, and create reports for human subjects research.
  • Conduct quality control (QC) and cleaning of data: conduct logic and out-of-range checks on data entries; compare entries across data entry groups to identify inconsistencies; perform and/or oversee other staff or students who perform database verification (DBV), to confirm REDCap entries match what is captured on paper data collection forms. Communicate regularly with international sites to resolve queries.
  • Develops and performs appropriate analyses to be used by study team for abstracts, manuscripts and presentations.
  • Assist with literature reviews and manuscript preparation, including drafting manuscript sections, incorporating recommended revisions, and ensuring editorial alignment with journal specifications.
  • Assists the Principal Investigator in monitoring project-related budgets, including reviewing project ledgers and invoices, and tracking expenses.
  • May assist in writing grants, reports, briefings, newsletters, promotional or other written material related to the project.
  • Prepare and submit ethics applications, including amendments and annual renewals to the Emory Institutional Review Board (IRB); oversee ethics applications at all relevant site IRBs.
  • Coordinates logistical arrangements for related conferences, conventions or meetings.

  • Work with on-site project staff to ensure compliance to all aspects of the project protocols and national and international regulations.
  • Prepare and present periodic progress reports, meeting agendas and minutes, and action items to document project progress and next steps in regular team meetings with the Study Investigators and other Key Personnel.
  • Develop and monitor implementation of project work plans.
  • Work from assigned desk at Emory University.
Desired Start Date – June 1, 2023
Desired End Date - June 30, 2024 with potential for renewal

The Project Coordinator must be willing to work in the office on average 4 days per week. Flexible work arrangements can be considered for the other 1 day per week depending on project needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Masters in Public Health, a science discipline or related field from an accredited school is preferred.
  • Knowledge of biostatistics and epidemiology is preferred.
  • Experience with statistical packages such as SAS, Stata or R is preferred. Experience with R is preferred.
  • Familiarity with REDCap databases and human subjects research design is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, and to manage multiple priorities while working as part of a geographically dispersed team.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail is needed.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Must be a strong communicator, including promptly responding to emails, presenting key information to investigators and other project staff, and leading conference calls and meetings.
  • Knowledge of human subjects research study design and regulations, epidemiology and biostatistics.
  • Must have the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite applications and Asana.
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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