Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Project Officer to join our team at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. As a key member of the Sample Management team, you will play a central role in ensuring the success of our OurDNA program.

The OurDNA program aims to address the critical lack of ancestral diversity in genomics in Australia by recruiting and processing over 7,000 research participants from diverse ancestries. As a Project Officer, you will be responsible for managing biosample logistics, including booking phlebotomists for events, coordinating transportation, and supervising participants and samples on-site.

You will work closely with the OurDNA Biosample Manager to ensure alignment with program objectives and planning decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the CPG mission to create a world in which genomic information enables disease prediction, accurate diagnosis, and effective therapeutics for everyone.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage biosample logistics to support OurDNA recruitment, including booking phlebotomists for events, coordinating transportation, and supervising participants and samples on-site.
  • Ensure samples are processed and tracked accurately, including biobank management, metadata tracking, and resource coordination.
  • Coordinate sample submission to external service providers, ensuring secure transfer, storage, and dataset exchange.
  • Support the OurDNA Biosample Manager by providing guidance and ensuring alignment with program objectives and planning decisions.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to meet processing and data generation requirements, adhering to SOPs.
Requirements
  • Proven expertise and experience in biospecimen logistics management, including sample processing, transport coordination, and risk mitigation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of biospecimen handling and processing.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholders such as scientists, biobank staff, and external partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and solve problems to ensure smooth operations.
  • Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple sample-related tasks across various projects and timelines.
  • Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and online collaborative tools.
  • Current certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or equivalent biosafety training.
Desirable
  • Experience working in high-throughput labs or labs accredited by NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities).
  • Prior involvement in large-scale, population-based recruitment, sample processing, genomic research, or biosample management.
  • Experience working and engaging with CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) communities.

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