Clinical Operations Specialist I (REMOTE, USA)

Ambry Genetics Corporation; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid PTO

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Ambry Genetics Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Clinical Operations Specialist I to lead projects and streamline processes within clinical operations. You will create, organize, execute, and complete projects on time, communicating status with leadership across departments and adjusting scope as requirements evolve.

You will collaborate to implement best practices, train teams, and ensure efficient operational processes, with a bachelor’s degree in life or physical science and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life or physical science required.
• 1–2 years of operational project coordination experience preferred (diagnostic laboratory or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Create project plans with timelines and milestones.
• Communicate project status via standard reports and meeting notes.
• Serve as subject matter expert for assigned projects.
• Resolve issues with internal and external teams.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Delegate tasks and coordinate change control protocols.
• Ensure cross-departmental alignment and timely delivery.
• Perform quality control and post-project reviews.

Skills

G-Suite

Communication

Teamwork

Influence

Clinical ops

Meetings

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in life or physical science

Job description

Compensation

$50,000-$65,000 Annually USD

JOB OVERVIEW

The Clinical Operations Specialist I (COS) is responsible to lead projects and systematic processes on behalf of clinical operations. The COS is expected to create, organize, execute, and complete projects on time including setting deadlines, communication of status with leadership across departments, and adjustment of project scope and timelines as necessary based on new requirements. The COS works across departments to ensure best practices, train relevant teams, assess client needs, and identify, create, and customize impactful solutions. The COS is also responsible for ensuring efficient operational processes and implements changes or improvements as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create project plans including timelines and targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines
• Communicate project status by preparing standard status reports and meeting minutes
• Become subject matter expert for given project
• Resolve project issues by working with internal and external team members
• Assist with developing and ensuring appropriate implementation of policies and procedures
• Delegate tasks on projects appropriately
• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
• Serve as a point of contact for projects to ensure cross-departmental synergy
• Motivate people involved in the project to complete tasks on time
• Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
• Perform post-project quality review for continual improvement of project management process
• Coordinate change control protocols, as appropriate

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in life or physical science

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Skill, Abilities and Capabilities)

• Working knowledge of G-Suite (i.e. Proficient in Google workspace and related applications (Gmail, Google docs, sheets, etc) and strong ability to learn new systems.)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated success working with a team
• Ability to influence without authority
• Demonstrated knowledge of operational/logistical aspects of clinical testing
• Experience facilitating meetings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationships
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred

EXPERIENCE

• At least 1-2 years of operational project coordination experience (diagnostic laboratory or similar setting preferred).

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Company Overview

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster. At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community. At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas.

Benefits

Our outstanding benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the 401k plan from time to time. You can learn more about the benefits here.

Equal Opportunity Detailed Statement

Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment. The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Salary Statement

For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO/DEI Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (and traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

No Resume Acceptation Policy

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