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Employment Opportunities:
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1. Project Manager, Research
2. Clinical Research Coordinator I
3. Staff Assistant III
4. Post-Doctoral Scientist
- Job Title: Project Manager, Research
Company: GHC
Location: MGH Main Campus - Boston
Department: CHGR
Std Hrs/Wk: 40.00
Shift: Day
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Description
- Oversee laboratory and bioinformatics work for psychiatric genetic epidemiology research projects in the Psychiatric & Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit (PNGU) Lab at MGH: Coordinate study timelines and progression for ~15 projects at any given time. Manage 4 full time and additional part time lab technicians. Coordinate and oversee their day-to-day work and skills development.
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Sample management in the PNGU lab which houses more than 100,000 DNA samples for more than 100 projects:
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Serve as the primary sample tracking contact for ~70 project sites at any given time that submit blood and saliva samples to the PNGU lab for DNA extraction and future genotyping. This includes: setting up new projects; providing trainging to and answering questions from the study coordinators around the country; maintaining study contact lists; and coordinating sample receipt, DNA extractions, and DNA quantification.
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Maintain the lab’s sample tracking databases. Enter, edit, and delete data as needed.
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Coordinate sample audits and reorganizations.
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Work with developers to design, create, and test enhancements to the lab’s sample tracking systems.
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Oversee genotyping and analysis: SNP Assay Design; Genotyping; Bioinformatics (quality control); and Analysis, Presentation, and Publication.
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Administrative:
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Maintain a database of projects, enrollment numbers, planned experiments and analyses.
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Summarize sample statistics for inclusion in grants and reports.
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Organize and assist in the review and assessment of lab processes.
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Create budgets and billing reports.
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Screen and interview prospective hires.
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Train new staff.
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Lead weekly lab meetings.
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Take minutes on a weekly conference call for a research group engaged in cross disorder analyses.
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Assist with maintaining the lab’s regulatory documentation.
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Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline. Masters degree preferred. 5+ years experience working in a biology laboratory. Knowledge of human genetics concepts. PCR and genotyping experience. Liquid handling robotics experience preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills. 2+ years experience in project and people management. Exceptional attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with statistical and database software. Statistical analysis experience preferred.
Interested applicants should contact Steve Haddad at shaddad@pngu.mgh.harvard.edu
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Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator I
Company: GHC
Location: MGH Main Campus - Boston
Department: CHGR
Std Hrs/Wk: 40.00
Shift: Day
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Description
We are seeking two BA or MA-level clinical research coordinators (CRCs) to work on a high-impact project studying the genetic bases of child and adult neuropsychiatric disorders. The start date for one position is March 2013, the start date for the second position is June 2013. Both positions require a 2-year commitment and are well-suited to individuals planning to attend doctoral programs in clinical psychology or medical school. Responsibilities include recruiting and interacting with study subjects, learning and administering a small number of neuropsychological tests, entering data, collecting DNA via saliva samples, and assisting with IRB approvals, grant applications, literature reviews and slide and manuscript preparations.
Requirements
Competitive candidates should have:- excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- the ability to work both as part of a team and independently
- psychology major and strong GPA
- research experience
- prior experience working with children/adolescents
- interest in genetics, neuroscience and/or the biological basis of psychopathology
- knowledge of Excel and Power Point
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Job Title: Staff Assistant III
Company: GHC
Location: MGH Main Campus - Boston
Department: Psychiatry
Std Hrs/Wk: 40.00
Shift: Day
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: RegularThe Staff Assistant III will provide administrative support to the Associate Vice Chair in a variety of activities, including department administration and teaching, and grant-related activities. Emphasis is placed on the ability to organize priorities, complete tasks in a timely manner, and manage confidential information. These responsibilities require a high degree of attention to detail to ensure accuracy of information for compliance purposes.
- Provide administrative support to the Associate Vice Chair in his role as Director of the Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit (PNGU)
- Manages the unit website and email listservs
- Organizes a weekly seminar and completes applications with the Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education to approve the seminar for Continuing Medical Education credits
- Performs comprehensive, routine administrative and clerical duties of responsible and discretionary nature
- Interacts in a courteous manner with administrative and research staff
- Manage administrative functions of the PNGU unit including coordinating faculty meetings, maintaining office supplies and office schedules, coordinating with grants management, and providing additional support for unit faculty as needed.
- Performs/coordinates special projects for Department Associate Vice Chair as may arise from time-to-time
Grant Coordination: Under supervision of the grant administrator, may perform any number of pre- or post-award activities, including collecting outside activities disclosures and biosketches
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Post-Doctoral Scientist (Psychiatric Genetics and Statistical Genetics, PIs Benjamin Neale, PhD and Jordan Smoller, MD, ScD)
The Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit and the Analytic and Translational Genetics Unit in the MGH Center for Human Genetic Research and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have an immediate opening for a postdoctoral position for methods development and genetic, statistical and bioinformatic analyses of large-scale studies of disease susceptibility, transcriptomics, and epigenetics. Ongoing studies include GWAS and sequencing analyses of psychotic, mood, anxiety, and developmental disorders as well as neuroimaging phenotypes related to these disorders.
Close supervision and intensive training will be provided by a team of collegial experts in neuropsychiatric genetics, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, computational biology, and genetic epidemiology. We seek a highly motivated and dedicated MD or PhD in genetics, bioinformatics or statistical genetics with excellent quantitative skills, proven ability to work well in a collaborative environment, fluency with all modes of communication in English, and strong writing skills. The successful applicant will have strong training in statistics or biostatistics, data mining, and genetic analysis as well as experience with database management and computer programming.
To apply, please send a single email containing your CV, a short statement describing your qualifications for this position, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Jordan W. Smoller at jsmoller@hms.harvard.edu or Benjamin Neale at bneale@broadinstitute.org.
Competitive salary that varies depending on experience, competitive benefits package.
Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Dr. Alysa Doyle at aedoyle@partners.org. Candidates invited to interview for the position should be prepared to provide a transcript and two letters of recommendation.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. Minimum of 3 years experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
Skills/Abilities Required: Must possess ability to thrive in a busy, high-volume, and deadline-driven work environment. Must be able to coordinate multiple activities and have the judgment and flexibility to reprioritize to accommodate emergency requests. Ability to master financial skills/programs. Excellent computer skills. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Superb writing skills with attention to detail. Excellent customer service and skills. Ability to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of people. Excellent organizational skills required to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment. Knowledge of Research, medical and hospital terminology. Ability to problem solve, under minimal supervision.
Interested applicants should contact Erin Anderson at eanderson15@partners.org
