Project Coordinator, Center for Hematologic Malignancies and Clonal Hematopoiesis (CH) Initiative

Under the direction of the Program Manager, coordinate various aspects of research and programmatic operations for the Center for Hematologic Malignancies and Clonal Hematopoiesis (CH) Initiative . Responsibilities include coordinating research for the CH clinic and all retrospective and prospective CH projects, along with monitoring progress and deliverables for all. Manages projects and project timelines, presents recommendations and disseminates appropriate information. Maintains thorough knowledge of all research projects related to the Clonal Hematopoiesis Initiative.

You will:

• Initiate plans, and develop project methodologies to facilitate center initiatives and fulfill programmatic needs.
• Understand external regulations as well as MSKCC policies and procedures to interpret their implications for the project and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Coordinate sample collection at clinical sites for studies requiring collection of new/fresh samples.
• Together with Project Manager, collaborate with research project teams within MSKCC and external institutions to mitigate research issues in real time by planning, coordinating and monitoring research activities.
• Collate data and integrate it with MSKCC sample data bank and other relevant systems.
• Obtain, organize, and analyze data necessary for fulfilling research needs and make recommendations regarding research operations based on analysis of information.
• Participate and coordinate interdepartmental and intradepartmental organization-wide research projects as requested.
• Provide leadership, organizational, creative, and administrative support to establish new research initiatives.

You are:

• Adept at planning, goal setting, and prioritizing work to meet deadlines and deliverables with a keen eye for detail
• An effective communicator who can leverage interpersonal skills to partner, and work with the full range of clients and stakeholders
• Flexible, detail oriented and able to prioritize a high-volume and diverse workload

You need:

• A Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science related field. Masters degree is preferred.
• A Minimum 5 years of research experience with Bachelors degree, or 2-3 years of experience if you have a Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to manage clinical research projects with strict deadlines. #LI-POST