PROGRAM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

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The Department of Genome Sciences (GS) is part of the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW SoM) and is comprised of 30 labs addressing leading edge questions in biology and medicine by developing and applying genetic, genomic and computational approaches taking advantage of genomic information now available for a host of species. GS is making major contributions in the application of genome science to understand the fundamentals of biology and to improve human health and wellbeing. Genome Sciences is a collaborative department supported by very different academic disciplines. We work with a multitude of Program Investigators (PIs) in departments both on the UW campus as well as worldwide. The department has gone through significant expansion since its beginning in 2001 with annual grant awards of $68.5M in FY21. The department has 62 training, teaching, and research faculty.

POSITION PURPOSE
Genome Sciences Department has an opportunity for a full-time Program Operations Specialist to join the Fowler, Noble, and Trapnell research teams in the Genome Sciences Department at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. The Program Operations Specialist will manage the administrative functions of the newly formed Center for the Multiplexed Assessment of Phenotype a Center of Excellence in Genomic Sciences, and three research laboratories. The Program Operations Specialist will be responsible for establishing the administrative policies, methods, and procedures to ensure compliance with university, departmental, and sponsor regulations and policies.

This position will support the Investigators and research staff with a wide range of advanced, diversified, and confidential program operations duties. Critical thinking, initiative, independent judgment based on experience, and sound decision-making are required to manage tasks, resolve problems, and make recommendations. Work is performed with a high level of autonomy and independence. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager of Genome Sciences.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administer the research programs of Drs. Doug Fowler, Bill Noble, and Cole Trapnell, including program operations for the Center for the Multiplexed Assessment of Phenotype.

Policies and Operations – 20%