Staff Scientist - Repository

Coriell Institute for Medical Research is currently seeking an experienced Staff Scientist (Senior Staff Scientist depending on experience) to lead and support scientific, operational, and project management efforts within the biobanking team.

The ideal candidate for this role holds a PhD in genetics, genomics, cellular or molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field with 3-5 years of postdoctoral experience and 2+ years of experience in project and resource management. Candidates with research scopes in human genetics, genomics, and/or rare diseases are encouraged to apply. Prior experience involving human subjects research and handling protected health information is preferred.

We are interested in candidates with a proven ability to effectively collaborate with scientific and operational department leads as well as external stakeholders to oversee biospecimen and associated data management pipelines. This role also offers opportunities to publish and present to the wider scientific community. Potential candidates must be team players with excellent organizational, written and verbal communications skills.

Reporting to the Chief Biobanking Officer and working within the Project Management Department, the incumbent for this role will ensure that Coriell meets or surpasses biobanking standards for quality service and deliverables. Biobanking operational efforts include overseeing the growth of the biobanking collections via recruitment, submitter and biospecimen submission management; overseeing biospecimen processing, quality control and storage; overseeing biospecimen distribution; all under Coriell’s quality management framework. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supporting grant and contract requirement delivery on time and on budget Supporting internal and external reporting requirements Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders Overseeing the submission of specimens to the biobank in accordance with the OHRP regulations, following guidelines established by Program Directors and Scientific Advisory Committees Reviewing data (clinical and genomic) at the time of sample submissions to determine appropriateness and completeness Adhering to internal standards, policies and procedures Developing and maintaining outreach efforts to submitters and end users of the biobank Representing and promoting Coriell and the biobanking collections at scientific meetings Participating in Coriell strategic initiatives and task forces Serving as a technical expert by providing scientific advice and leadership as needed Contributing compelling, innovative ideas for continued strategic growth of the biobank Contributing to external funding opportunity applications Performing other duties as assigned. Strong management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work alongside senior management and contribute to the growth of the institution are vital for this role.

If interested in applying, please email a Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]. Please include a detailed description of your interest in this role and relevant experience in your cover letter. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their background with non-profit, medical, healthcare, academic, and/or scientific research organization(s).

The Starting Salary for this role is $85,000, however final salary is commensurate on experience and fit to the role.