Project Specialist (Labs)

Summary

Join Precision for Medicine as Project Specialist to support the Translational Sciences team in managing CRO laboratory projects across various disciplines.

Requirements

• Minimum Required: Associate's degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in a life science or related field
• Plus a minimum of 1 year of coordination, planning, lab or repository experience; in some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience
• Will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role
• Excellent listening and communication skills, has an uncanny ability to make internal colleagues and clients feel understood
• Strong computer skills and experience with relevant software programs, including MS Office/MS 365 applications
• Professional and mature emphasis on client service and project delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and multitasking skills required; able to communicate with personnel across diverse technical and business backgrounds both internally and externally
• Able to work in front of a computer for hours at a time
• Strong understanding of project management and data analysis
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent research and reporting skills
• Flexible to work extended hours as required to meet project deadlines
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion
• Able to read, write, and fluently speak and comprehend the English language
• Proven track record of being a team player, willing to interact proactively and productively, at times independently

Responsibilities

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Developing professional expertise; applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Contacts are both internal to the company as well as external client contact on routine matters (e.g., meeting minutes); builds productive internal/external working relationships
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments; exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Responsible for supporting the management of translational sciences and lab services contracts as it relates to data oversight, data reconciliation, and follow up to both internal and client team
• Identify the goals and requirements of each project
• Support in updating metrics to better understand team performance, and provide reports using these metrics
• When needed, assist Project Manager with setting up meetings, and providing meeting support, such as taking minutes, documenting action items, and drafting agendas
• Help update project timelines and provide forecasting for project delivery
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy
• Work with all resources for associated tasks in an efficient manner in order to achieve successful completion of assigned project tasks to meet specifications and contractual obligations
• When needed, participate in and potentially complete monthly client invoicing for
• Identify and suggest improvements to processes and procedures
• Complete other project work, as needed, including but not limited to tracking samples test orders, submitting kit orders, supporting data resolution, or submission and monitoring of shipping tasks