The Rockefeller University · 2 weeks ago
Project Coordinator | Vertebrate Genome Laboratory
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expThe Rockefeller University is conducting cutting-edge genomic research through its Vertebrate Genome Laboratory. The Project Coordinator will manage specimen submissions, coordinate shipments, and maintain the lab's biobank while ensuring effective communication with collaborators and team members.
Education
Responsibilities
Directly liaise with collaborators across academic labs, non-profits, and industry partners
Communicate requirements to collaborators and partners for specimen collection, storage, shipment, and manifest completion
Assist with required permits, MTAs, and other relevant documents
Facilitate shipment of samples with sample senders and shipping partners
Responsible for the sample receiving process, such as verifying samples, prompt ultra-cold storage, biobanking, and notifying senders and relevant VGL team members of the sample status
Maintain strong communication with the rest of the lab
Answer questions and provide updates to collaborators regarding sample processing, and act as the point of contact for the duration of each genome
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with three years of experience in a lab/research environment
Project management experience
A commitment of at least two years
Strong communication skills
Strong organization skills
Professionalism and rapport building
Prompt response times to communication (such as emails)
Well-organized and proactive
Good team player
Knowledge/background in life sciences
Preferred
A Master's degree in Biological Sciences or relevant field
Life sciences research experience
Experience with biological specimen collection, storage, and/or processing
Knowledge of required permits and laws regarding sample shipping/transfer/collection
Experience with databases for tracking samples and/or projects
Experience with -80C specimen storage
Knowledge of sample requirements for genomic projects (especially for long-read technologies)
Familiarity with LIMS system for project management (such as Trello)
Interest in genomic research goals and mission of the lab
Company
The Rockefeller University
The Rockefeller University is a center for research and graduate education in biomedical sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics, and physics.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.2MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2020-01-01Grant· $2.7M
2015-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2012-01-01Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Audrey Goldfarb
Co-founder, RU peer mentorship program
Ashton Murray, PhD
Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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