Project Coordinator II (Genetics)

TL;DR

Project Coordinator II (Genetics): Facilitating the progress of psychiatric genetics projects within the Stanley Center, with an accent on project coordination, data management, and stakeholder communication. Focus on coordinating large-scale multi-site initiatives, managing IRB documentation, and ensuring quality data generation for neuropsychiatric research.

Location: Hybrid in Cambridge, MA

Salary: $70,000 - $94,000 per year

Company

A leading research institute leveraging advanced technologies for human genetic analysis to understand disease mechanisms and drive therapeutic progress.

What you will do

• Coordinate large-scale multi-site initiatives focusing on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other neuropsychiatric conditions.
• Manage project timelines, status, and communications with all stakeholders to ensure deadlines and data requirements are met.
• Handle the submission of IRB documentation, material transfer agreements, and data access agreements.
• Manage project-specific budgets, generate quotes, and issue purchase orders for platform activities.
• Track biological sample receipt and storage, ensuring secure and accessible data management.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and submitting protocols, reports, and professional communications.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in biology or a related field (genetics/genomics).
• BS with 3+ years of related experience, including at least 1 year of project coordination.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid setup in Cambridge, MA.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment with interdisciplinary groups of scientists and analysts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in high-throughput genetic analysis technologies and data management.
• Familiarity with Research Compliance, bioinformatics tools, and public databases.
• Experience with command-line, basic scripting, and cloud utilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Generous time off including at least 13 paid holidays and winter closure.
• Paid parental and family care leave.