Associate Scientific Program Manager

The Associate Scientific Project Manager provides support across the full range of sequencing operations at New York Genome Center (NYGC). This includes day-to-day management of scientific collaborations, involvement in the consultation process with potential customers, supporting grant/contract management, and assisting senior managers with daily scientific tasks or projects. In addition, the Associate Scientific Project Manager is responsible for tracking inquiries, projects, action items, and deadlines, and organizing all supporting information.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Scientific Project Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collate sequencing inquiries and track and document follow-up action items and progress;
• Work closely with senior members of the project management team in order to learn, in-depth, about NYGC’s sequencing operations. This will include familiarizing oneself, in great detail, with:
• Provide support for the project management team on specific projects and interact cross-functionally across NYGC teams;
• Gather information for various reports/presentations/projections, digest and analyze the data;
• Track production lab and methods development protocol improvements and testing, draft presentations and/or white papers outlining testing and results;
• Assist more senior team members with the day-to-day management of production projects, internal and external to NYGC;
• Generate and submit quotes to investigators, ensure signed Terms and Conditions are received, manage sales orders, and coordinate project invoicing with Finance;
• Interact cross-functionally in NYGC to troubleshoot laboratory, sequencing, pipeline, and bioinformatics issues;
• Bioinformatics capabilities;
• Represent the project management team at various internal operations meetings (i.e. Quality Management);
• Any other duties, as requested.
• Assist with organizing meetings (coordinate timing, conference rooms, etc.);
• Work with PIs on routine questions around sample submission and sequencing processes;
• Single cell and single nuclei sequencing technologies and techniques;
• Join project inquiry phone calls with more senior PMs;
• Review, track, collate, and provide data to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. sequencing run and data QC statistics over a large project);
• Software engineering and data delivery operations; and
• Data usage and storage management.
• Contribute to developing and drafting the scientific and administrative pieces necessary for various grant and contract applications; and
• Independently monitor sequencing projects at various stages of processing, reviewing QC and pushing samples through various processing steps without delay;
• Maintain exceptional and timely record keeping for all projects and processes in Jira;
• NYGC’s sequencing operations and production lines;
• Illumina sequencing capabilities and operations;

Position Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is required;
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are required;
• Ability to quickly identify and address problems, analyze data, learn new and complex techniques, and implement/troubleshoot solutions required;
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required, with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment;
• Motivated individual with the ability to efficiently multi-task, work under pressure, handle interruptions, and meet deadlines required;
• Experience managing scientific projects preferred;
• Excellent professionalism and customer service in dealing with a wide range of constituents are required;
• Relevant hands-on experience in a NGS laboratory is preferred;
• Experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), SQL, or other large database management tools required;
• Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment required.
• Advanced degree in Genetics or a related field of study required;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required, with the ability to build relationships at all levels;
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines required;
• A self-directed individual who is capable of taking initiative and assuming responsibility required; and

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Technical and Professional Skills: Consistently demonstrates skills and knowledge relevant for current role; strives to expand the depth and breadth of technical and professional skills; works with a high level of integrity; exhibits focus and discipline; appropriately prioritizes, manages expectations and delivers on commitments.
• Adaptable & Innovative: Adaptable and embraces change; develops new insights and pursues improvements and efficiency; fosters exchange of new ideas and willing to challenge the status quo; takes initiative and is solution-oriented; engages in work with passion and curiosity.
• Collaborative & Communicative: Models collaboration and teamwork; brings out the best in others; effectively works with all levels, internally and externally; respects and embraces diversity of perspective; communicates clearly and listens carefully; uses good judgment as to what to communicate and when to do so.

Work Flexibility

NYGC has established a flexible work policy to give employees and other staff more ability to balance their work, personal commitments, and commuting challenges. The incumbent in this position is eligible for a flexible work schedule or hybrid remote work arrangement with supervisory approval.

Salary

The expected salary range for this role is $90,000 - 96,000 per year. The full pay range for this position is $85,000 - 111,000 per year; base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, NYGC offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as well as generous time off.

About The New York Genome Center

The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. NYGC scientists and staff are furthering new approaches to diagnosing and treating neurological diseases and cancer through their unique capabilities in whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, state-of-the art analytics, and the development of genomic tools. NYGC concentrates specifically on disease-based research in the following areas: neuropsychiatric disease (autism, schizophrenia, bipolar); neurodegenerative disease (ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s), and cancer.

Located in Lower Manhattan, the New York Genome Center was founded by and remains closely affiliated with twelve leading academic medical centers and research universities in the New York region and beyond, engaging in research projects with and for these institutions. Essential to our collaborative work is an outstanding faculty, whose members typically hold a joint appointment at NYGC and a partner university. They support our scientific mission by conducting independent research in areas of mutual interest to us and the wider scientific community.

Equal Opportunity

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the core mission at the NYGC. We strive to create a workplace environment that is welcoming and fair to all regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, or religion. We believe that when people of various backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives work together in an inclusive and equitable environment we gain new and valuable perspectives that otherwise would have been missed. Valuing and supporting all NYGC employees as individuals while helping them realize their full potential is critical to promoting greater collaboration, innovation, and discovery – fostering a sense of belonging for our greatest strength, our people. We recognize that there is still work to be done that will require sustained commitment from the entire organization.

The New York Genome Center is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, protected veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, partnership status, caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The New York Genome Center takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

FLSA Status – Exempt

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

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