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65519BRAuto req ID:65519BRJob Code:403134 Coordinator I Department Office Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Project CoordinatorSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :054Time Status:Full-time Union:55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Basic Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of experience. Higher education may count towards experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Previous experience working in a research environment preferred.

• Proven time management efficiency, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills via email, in person, and telephone.

• Experience handling complex and confidential information with discretion.

• Detail-oriented and superb organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities in a very busy work environment that is often deadline driven.

Additional Information:This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

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Department:Biomedical InformaticsPre-Employment Screening:Identity Schedule:35 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Job Function:General Administration Position Description:Join our team of researchers, engineers, and designers to shape the future of biomedical research! The Gehlenborg Lab in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School is funded to develop data visualization tools and user interfaces for multiple national and international cell atlas projects such as the Human Biomolecular Atlas Program-https://hubmapconsortium.org/ (HuBMAP), the Cellular Senescence Network-https://humantumoratlas.org/ (SenNet), the Human Tumor Atlas Network-https://humantumoratlas.org/ (HTAN), the Kidney Precision Medicine Network-https://www.kpmp.org/(KPMP), and the Human Cell Atlas-https://www.humancellatlas.org/(HCA). The ultimate goal of these efforts is to create maps of the human body at single-cell resolution with the help of cutting edge technologies that generate large and complex sequencing and imaging data sets. The maps will shape our understanding of processes like aging and usher in a new era of treatments for common human diseases.

As Project Coordinator your key responsibilities will be coordinating and managing development and design teams that are building, maintaining, and enhancing our software products. You will work in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI) and R&D Manager of the Gehlenborg Lab to ensure teams meet defined milestones and deliverables.

The Gehlenborg Lab has an international reputation for creating high impact data visualization tools and we are driven to solve the most challenging design and engineering problems in biomedical data science. We value diversity, creativity, and initiative in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment. We would love to have you on our team!

Work Environment:

The Gehlenborg Lab is using a hybrid workplace model and this position can be fully remote, hybrid, or in- person. All remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business.

Typical Core Duties:

• Coordinate scientific and educational project calls and meetings on a regular basis. This includes scheduling, preparing meeting materials, keeping minutes, and distributing meeting materials and action items.

• Track, follow-up, and communicate status of project milestones to ensure teams meet defined deliverables on time.

• Develop documentation of processes and standard operating procedures to organize managed projects.

• Regularly check-in with collaborators and provide weekly updates to various stakeholders about progress and adjustments to timelines.

• Provide day-to-day operations management support and administrative support to the Principal Investigator and R&D Manager on projects related to collaborative multi-site projects.

• Support the preparation and submission of reports to internal groups and sponsors as needed.

School/Unit:Harvard Medical School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values (https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-statement-community-values)

https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.

• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.

• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.

• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.

• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.

• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.

• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format:Remote LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-KM2Work Format Details:This position is based in Boston, but the work may be done primarily remote. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.