Lead Project Manager: Single-Cell & Spatial Profiling

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Endowed benefits

Job summary

Cornell Institute of Biotechnology's Biotechnology Resource Center Genomics Facility seeks a Project Manager for single-cell and spatial profiling. The role combines scientific consultation with hands-on project coordination, data processing, and quality control to support cutting-edge genomics services for Cornell researchers.

The successful candidate will manage workflows, mentor staff, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams, enabling high-quality data delivery and innovative genomics

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, or related field.
• At least 3 years of post-graduate experience.
• Experience with standard molecular biology methods.
• Experience with tissue collection, cell culture, and microscopy.
• Experience with tissue sectioning, including cryostat and microtome usage.
• Experience with genomics profiling applications and next-generation sequencing (NGS) methodologies.
• Experience with experimental design, project management, and grant proposal and manuscript preparation.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of genomics and epigenomics applications and analytical methods.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex data professionally to varying audiences.
• Ability to occasionally work outside standard business hours.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; ability to identify and troubleshoot problems and guide others.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Works well both individually and provides leadership within a team environment.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice about genomic profiling technologies to researchers.
• Coordinate with customers planning to align study design with technology requirements and guidelines.
• Coordinate with other project managers and staff to develop, improve, and support the full portfolio of technologies in the Genomics Facility.
• Manage single-cell and spatial profiling projects within the Genomics Facility.
• Schedule sample submissions and process primary samples for single-cell and spatial profiling applications.
• Provide full-workflow support for all steps included for single-cell and spatial profiling services, including protocol customization/modification.
• Manage advanced instrumentation and reagents required for single-cell profiling and spatial profiling services, and liaise with commercial vendors.
• Provide expertise to support other advanced genomics technologies and instrumentation as appropriate and needed.
• Develop and optimize methods for specimen preparation for a wide variety of species and tissue types.
• Process fresh-frozen and fixed tissue samples for spatial profiling projects.
• Mentor and train scientists in best practices for tissue sectioning.
• Develop and monitor quality checks at multiple steps in workflows.
• Process sequencing data through standard analytical pipelines, review technology quality metrics, and communicate results with customers.
• Stay current on genomics trends and represent the Genomics Facility at meetings and conferences.

Education

Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, or related field

Job description

Cornell Institute of Biotechnology's Biotechnology Resource Center Genomics Facility seeks a Project Manager for single-cell and spatial profiling. The role combines scientific consultation with hands-on project coordination, data processing, and quality control to support cutting-edge genomics services for Cornell researchers.

The successful candidate will manage workflows, mentor staff, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams, enabling high-quality data delivery and innovative genomics