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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works as a positive team member of a project that may consist of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Information Architects, Data Analysts, and/or Database Administrators to deliver quality applications and components within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Participates in the evaluation of emerging technologies, developing proof-of-concepts, and promoting the usage of these emerging technologies.
• Meets with clients/stakeholders, and participates in design meetings with the client.
• Works directly with researchers to document, analyze, and translate their needs into technical designs and informatics solutions.
• Gathers user requirements and creates technical documentation.
• Applies biomedical informatics technical standards, methodologies, and principles to research-specific program needs, objectives, and outcomes.
• Assists in the development of business requirements for additional subject areas.
• Follows standard operational procedures and HIPAA regulations.
• Develops strategies for managing complex data sets through maintaining data standards and metadata.
• Develops complex reports from disparate systems and ensures their accuracy.
• Leads efforts to ensure that informatics systems support and advance the research objectives and mission of Emory University.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and three years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience working with RDBMS like Oracle, Microsoft SQL server or MySQL database, and understanding of SQL in a major RDBMS.
• IT experience in a healthcare or university setting if preferred.
• Technical certification is preferred.

NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional visits to an Emory University location.  Eastern (EST) time zone business hours may apply.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.  Emory does not approve as a primary work location in the following states; NJ, AK, and HI, any U.S. Territories or outside of the United States.

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).

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