Project Manager, Data Workflow

Drive execution across omics-enabled research and translation programs to ensure data quality and accessibility.

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Overview

Drive execution across omics-enabled research and translation programs to ensure data quality and accessibility.

You have:

  • PhD strongly preferred in bioinformatics, computational biology, analytical chemistry, biomedical informatics, horticulture/plant/food sciences, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience supporting multi-omics or high-dimensional datasets in research, clinical, agricultural, or translational settings, with demonstrated project management ownership.
  • Hands-on understanding of omics data QC concepts and assay outputs, including batch effects, drift, internal standards/QC samples, normalization, missingness, outliers, and sample tracking.
  • Demonstrated experience developing reproducible data analysis workflows in R and building or partnering to deliver interactive tools for scientific users.
  • Knowledge of data integrity, security, and compliance expectations for human-subject or sensitive data and best practices for controlled-access data products.
  • Strong written and communication skills, including ability to author clear documentation and tutorials and translate technical concepts for mixed audiences.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you managed a project with multiple stakeholders. How did you ensure effective communication and satisfaction among all parties? This question assesses your project management and communication skills. Provide specific examples of your communication strategies, tools used, and how challenges were resolved.
Can you explain how you approach maintaining data quality in omics research? The interviewer wants to gauge your understanding of data integrity and QC processes in a scientific context. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have in developing dashboards or user-facing applications for data insights? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on emerging technologies related to data governance and analytics? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to help a non-technical team understand a complex data analysis. How did you approach this challenge? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to manage tight deadlines in a cross-functional project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
In your experience, what are the key challenges in ensuring compliance with data security regulations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you assess the risks associated with a project that involves sensitive data handling? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 months ago - Updated 3 months ago - Source: heart.org