Coriell Institute for Medical Research is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Biobanking team.
Under the direction of the Chief Biobanking Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure biobanking contract and/or grant deliverables are met on time and on budget. Repository operational efforts include overseeing the growth of repository 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.
The ideal candidate for this role is a PhD (in an area related to human genetics, health and disease) with postdoctoral experience. Applicants with expertise in biorepository processes, human genetics, molecular biology, and genomics are preferred. We are primarily interested in meeting candidates with excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with scientists, project managers and other department leads to oversee repository operations. Strong management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work collaboratively alongside senior management and external sponsors are vital for this role.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage federally sponsored awards, including delivering grant-related requirements, including preparation of progress reports and review of biorepository-related documentation
- Manage compliance in accordance with all sponsor regulations
- Oversee project management staff activities
- Manage scientific outreach activities and promotion of repository collections
- Manage internal and external reporting requirements
- Actively participate in Coriell strategic initiatives and task forces
- Submit external funding opportunity applications
- Adhere to internal standards, policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education:
- PhD in a field related to Human Genetics, Health and Disease
Experience:
- Postdoctoral experience (0-3 years)
Coriell & Recruitment
Founded in 1953, the Coriell Institute for Medical Research is a nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving human health through biomedical research. Coriell scientists lead research in personalized medicine, cancer biology, epigenetics, and the genomics of opioid use disorder. Coriell also hosts one of the world's leading biobanks—comprised of collections for the National Institutes of Health, disease foundations and private clients—and distributes biological samples and offers research and biobanking services to scientists around the globe. To facilitate drug discovery and disease study, the Institute also develops and distributes collections of induced pluripotent stem cells. To learn more, visit www.coriell.org.
Any offer of employment extended by Coriell is contingent on an applicant’s ability to be Authorized to Work in the United States of America. Upon date of hire, all employees are required to provide whichever valid Employment Authorization Documents they wish, as long as it is in compliance with Federal Regulations.
This job description/posting is to provide general guidance on the nature of work that will be performed in this position. It is not represented to be a full or exhaustive list of the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications needed for this role. Due to the nature of our work, the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications listed on this job description/posting are subject to change.
Coriell is an Equal Opportunity Employer, who values a diverse work environment, who is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Coriell is an at-will employer.
