Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Associate Project Manager, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Wake Forest University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (WF ADRC) is seeking a self-starting, detailed-oriented individual with strong communication skills to join our dynamic team as an Associate Project Manager for the Neuropathology Core. This position manages a variety of research and administrative activities for a dynamic national Center that supports interdisciplinary research in healthy brain aging and Alzheimer's disease. The ideal candidate has previous project management and research experience and will work under the direction of the Neuropathology Core Leader of the ADRC.
The WF ADRC is an established, rapidly growing center funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Our research is focused on early intervention and understanding the role of disorders such as hypertension and diabetes in Alzheimer's disease to develop new therapies and prevention strategies. The ADRC provides resources to scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and other institutions to facilitate Alzheimer's disease research. The WF ADRC is part of a network 30+ highly collaborative Alzheimer Disease Research Centers across the U.S. The WF ADRC values teamwork, diversity in perspective, and inclusion of staff and study participants from different backgrounds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Education, Public Health, Basic Science, or a relevant clinical discipline with two years' survey research experience including interviewing, supervision of data collection procedures, and training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in a relevant discipline preferred.Two or more years of project management or research administration experience in a health science field is recommendedAbility to perform ADRC research autopsies and split weekend autopsy call coverage with Neuropathology Core Leader and other designated individualsAbility to translate project plan decisions into concrete activities and prioritization for project implementationAbility to develop and maintain timelines for the completion of tasks related to the implementation of a given milestoneExperience with submission and management of NIH grants, and experience with writing and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals preferredAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams), Adobe, and PubMedAbility to gather and synthesize data from multiple sources for reporting purposesEfficient planning, organizing, and prioritizing of work with strong time management skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyDemonstrated initiative and ability to work independently; assumes responsibility for timely and accurate completion of tasks and projectsAbility to work well in a diverse team environment with people at multiple institutional levelsExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to tailor communications to various audiencesRESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Research and Participant Engagement
See ADRC research participants in the clinic setting and discuss the brain donation program; obtain consent from participant and next-of-kin for autopsyContinuously follow up with participants who have committed to brain donation programBe on-call for families when death of participant is imminent or has occurredCoordinate with funeral homes, transportation services, participant family members, and attending neuropathologist to arrange for autopsyInterface and work with the ADRC Clinical Core and Outreach Recruitment and Education Core to provide education and care for research participants regarding brain donationADRC Autopsies and Laboratory Management
Utilize the electronic medical record system and laboratory software to accession neuropathology research autopsy cases and consultsPerform research neuropathology autopsies including removal of the brain, spinal cord, eyes, skeletal muscle, and peripheral nerve tissueDissect and process fresh central nervous system tissue from ADRC autopsies according to established biobanking protocolsAssist the Neuropathology Core Leader with preparing preliminary autopsy reports and distributing reports to relevant partiesSplit weekend autopsy call coverage with Neuropathology Core leader and other designated individualsKeep and manage a well-organized database of all banked ADRC autopsy biospecimensManage laboratory inventory and order equipment when neededSchedule and set up brain cutting conference with the Neuropathology Core Leader and other participating groups/individualsResource Distribution and Reporting
Facilitate the distribution of WF ADRC resources, including tissue/fluid samples, neuropath data, and funding to researchers at Wake Forest and other institutionsCreate accurate, well-formatted, and customized reports, tables, and spreadsheetsAssist the Neuropathology Core Leader with reporting ADRC progress to various agencies and stakeholdersAnalyze current systems; make and implement recommendations for process improvementGrant Support
Assist the Neuropathology Core Leader with grant writing and grant preparation activities as neededAssist in the preparation and submission of manuscripts to peer-reviewed journalsHelp the Neuropathology Core Leader monitor and track budgets; help resolve budget and expense issues related to the NP Core; facilitate budget meetingsCommunications and Administrative Support
Interface with internal and external parties with positive rapport to provide excellent service and promote positive outcomes in Alzheimer's disease researchPrepare and disseminate information on ADRC Neuropathology research, news, events, and funding opportunities to internal and external audiencesServe as a point of contact for the ADRC Neuropathology Core Leader to answer questions, escalating issues as needed
About Us
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.
It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About the Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence - always
JOB SUMMARY
The Wake Forest University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (WF ADRC) is seeking a self-starting, detailed-oriented individual with strong communication skills to join our dynamic team as an Associate Project Manager for the Neuropathology Core. This position manages a variety of research and administrative activities for a dynamic national Center that supports interdisciplinary research in healthy brain aging and Alzheimer's disease. The ideal candidate has previous project management and research experience and will work under the direction of the Neuropathology Core Leader of the ADRC.
The WF ADRC is an established, rapidly growing center funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Our research is focused on early intervention and understanding the role of disorders such as hypertension and diabetes in Alzheimer's disease to develop new therapies and prevention strategies. The ADRC provides resources to scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and other institutions to facilitate Alzheimer's disease research. The WF ADRC is part of a network 30+ highly collaborative Alzheimer Disease Research Centers across the U.S. The WF ADRC values teamwork, diversity in perspective, and inclusion of staff and study participants from different backgrounds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Education, Public Health, Basic Science, or a relevant clinical discipline with two years' survey research experience including interviewing, supervision of data collection procedures, and training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in a relevant discipline preferred.Two or more years of project management or research administration experience in a health science field is recommendedAbility to perform ADRC research autopsies and split weekend autopsy call coverage with Neuropathology Core Leader and other designated individualsAbility to translate project plan decisions into concrete activities and prioritization for project implementationAbility to develop and maintain timelines for the completion of tasks related to the implementation of a given milestoneExperience with submission and management of NIH grants, and experience with writing and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals preferredAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams), Adobe, and PubMedAbility to gather and synthesize data from multiple sources for reporting purposesEfficient planning, organizing, and prioritizing of work with strong time management skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyDemonstrated initiative and ability to work independently; assumes responsibility for timely and accurate completion of tasks and projectsAbility to work well in a diverse team environment with people at multiple institutional levelsExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to tailor communications to various audiencesRESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Research and Participant Engagement
See ADRC research participants in the clinic setting and discuss the brain donation program; obtain consent from participant and next-of-kin for autopsyContinuously follow up with participants who have committed to brain donation programBe on-call for families when death of participant is imminent or has occurredCoordinate with funeral homes, transportation services, participant family members, and attending neuropathologist to arrange for autopsyInterface and work with the ADRC Clinical Core and Outreach Recruitment and Education Core to provide education and care for research participants regarding brain donationADRC Autopsies and Laboratory Management
Utilize the electronic medical record system and laboratory software to accession neuropathology research autopsy cases and consultsPerform research neuropathology autopsies including removal of the brain, spinal cord, eyes, skeletal muscle, and peripheral nerve tissueDissect and process fresh central nervous system tissue from ADRC autopsies according to established biobanking protocolsAssist the Neuropathology Core Leader with preparing preliminary autopsy reports and distributing reports to relevant partiesSplit weekend autopsy call coverage with Neuropathology Core leader and other designated individualsKeep and manage a well-organized database of all banked ADRC autopsy biospecimensManage laboratory inventory and order equipment when neededSchedule and set up brain cutting conference with the Neuropathology Core Leader and other participating groups/individualsResource Distribution and Reporting
Facilitate the distribution of WF ADRC resources, including tissue/fluid samples, neuropath data, and funding to researchers at Wake Forest and other institutionsCreate accurate, well-formatted, and customized reports, tables, and spreadsheetsAssist the Neuropathology Core Leader with reporting ADRC progress to various agencies and stakeholdersAnalyze current systems; make and implement recommendations for process improvementGrant Support
Assist the Neuropathology Core Leader with grant writing and grant preparation activities as neededAssist in the preparation and submission of manuscripts to peer-reviewed journalsHelp the Neuropathology Core Leader monitor and track budgets; help resolve budget and expense issues related to the NP Core; facilitate budget meetingsCommunications and Administrative Support
Interface with internal and external parties with positive rapport to provide excellent service and promote positive outcomes in Alzheimer's disease researchPrepare and disseminate information on ADRC Neuropathology research, news, events, and funding opportunities to internal and external audiencesServe as a point of contact for the ADRC Neuropathology Core Leader to answer questions, escalating issues as needed
About Us
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.
It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About the Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence - always