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Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard · 1 day ago

Operations Coordinator, Data & Systems

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$58K/yr - $77K/yr

0+ years exp

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is dedicated to advancing cancer research through innovative initiatives. They are seeking an Operations Coordinator to support the Cancer Dependency Map project by coordinating cross-functional projects, managing databases, and ensuring quality control in data delivery.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsLife Science

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Create and maintain training materials and documentation for databases for new and existing users

Prepare project status reports with technical metrics and timelines

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

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

Qualification

SQLDatabase coordinationPythonRBioinformaticsMulti-taskingCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's 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

Proficiency with Python, R, and other programming languages preferred

Experience with laboratory management systems/LIMS preferred (e.g., Benchling, etc.)

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

A 401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

At least 13 paid holidays

Winter closure

Paid time off

Parental and family care leave

An employee assistance program

Among other Broad benefits

Company

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

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The Broad Institute brings together a diverse group of individuals from across its partner institutions — undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, professional scientists, administrative professionals, and academic faculty.

Founded in 2003

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees