Operations Coordinator, Cancer Dependency Map
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Description & Requirements
Job Description: The Broad Institutes Cancer Program is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of cancer through systematic and innovative research. The Cancer Dependency Map (DepMap) initiative seeks to delineate the landscape of cancer vulnerabilities across all cancer types utilizing functional genomics and other high-throughput screening technologies. Our objective is to establish a roadmap that identifies the most efficacious therapeutic targets for cancer treatment. The DepMap Consortium was formed by DepMap as an academic/industry collaboration. This partnership with prominent pharmaceutical and biotech companies aims to synergistically develop this preclinical resource. DepMap is also spearheading the Pediatric Cancer Dependencies Accelerator (PedDep) an unprecedented initiative designed to expedite the discovery of targets for childhood cancers.
The Cancer Dependency Map is a vibrant rapidly growing research project that is internationally recognized by both the academic and the pharma/biotech communities. This position provides the potential for your contributions to be used and recognized worldwide.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to support DepMap operations through a unique blend of project coordination programming skills and database management. This position offers exceptional growth opportunities for early-career professionals seeking to develop operations and software engineering skills within cutting-edge wet-lab computational biology and software engineering environments.
Were looking for someone who is comfortable working with SQL and databases. While you dont need to be an expert on day one a solid understanding of SQL is key to succeeding in this role. Youll have opportunities to build on your existing skills and become a pro at coordinating databases as you go.
This role is based in our office five days a week to foster team collaboration. We would love to see your work so please include a link to your GitHub profile or project portfolio in your application.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Coordination
Coordinate cross-functional projects involving cancer biology software development data analysis and computational biology teams.
Provide support in maintaining project timelines milestones and deliverables for data generation and processing workflows.
Provide support in tracking program-wide initiatives and assist with identifying potential bottlenecks and roadblocks.
Assist the team in large-scale quarterly releases of new data and computational tools to our portal.
Work with the software team to progress operational projects.
Curate data for clinical and biological sample data.
Programming & Database Management
Support work with project metadata implement quality controls and help to develop creative integration solutions to manage different types of data and ensure timely data delivery across large teams.
Understanding of bioinformatics workflows and CRISPR and genomic sequencing pipelines is ideal to help design and maintain databases and tracking systems.
Technical Documentation & Communication
Create and maintain training materials and documentation for databases for new and existing users.
Prepare project status reports with technical metrics and timelines.
Resource & Quality Management
Incorporate data management best practices including version control and backup procedures.
Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance by maintaining important documentation.
Participate in the review testing and implementation of database upgrades and enhancements for an internal database.
Process Improvement & Innovation
Support efforts to evaluate and document key operational processes with data insights.
Contribute to the adoption of best practices by improving the quality efficiency and effectiveness of current processes.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows troubleshoot existing processes and automate manual processes to drive efficiency.
Design and develop dashboards for project tracking.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree required (Biological Sciences Biostatistics Computer Science or relevant field preferred)
0-2 years of experience in an analytics and systems development capacity
Proficiency with SQL
Proficiency with database coordination
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and with external contacts in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Excellent multi-tasking and creative problem-solving skills.
Practical experience in generating process documentation and reports
Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects and assignments
Passionate about cancer biology and bioinformatics
Strong attention to detail
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency with Python R and other programming languages preferred
Experience with laboratory management systems/LIMS preferred (e.g. Benchling etc.)
The Broad Institute will not offer Visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
Broad Institute is a multidisciplinary community of researchers on a mission to improve human health.
