Job purpose

Reporting to the Associate Director of Fellowship Programs, the ASHG-NHGRI Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellow will participate in two-year fellowship program that will provide them with broad exposure and preparation for a future career in genetics and genomics. Fellows will be assigned to either 1) support the genomics research programs and consortia at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) as a federal contractor or 2) support a variety of projects at ASHG that advance genetics and genomics research through professional and public education, scientific communications, and/or public policy.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Search, summarize, and analyze in detail scientific and programmatic information; use databases and spreadsheets to obtain and compile materials.
• Prepare and review tables, graphs, reports, presentation slides, and other materials.
• Organize, provide logistical support, and attend conference calls, scientific meetings, workshops, and other program activities.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes accurately; track action items and tasks; and ensure all aspects of the project are tracked and reported.
• Request information from and provide responses to program staff and/or principal investigators, and others on scientific and programmatic issues.
• Give regular progress reports to staff and stakeholders; maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel.
• Coordinate updates of programmatic websites.
• Collaborate with other contractors and ASHG or NHGRI staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation, and execution of new projects.
• Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analyses; evaluate procedures, policies, processes, and systems to improve efficiency.
• Represent ASHG and/or NHGRI at local and national meetings; deliver presentations and posters; disseminate details of projects and collect information of value to project goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a biological science or a genomics/genetics-relevant field less than three years before starting the position

• Demonstrated interest in genetics and genomics; biomedical research experience preferred
• Involvement in scientific endeavors (e.g., teaching assistant position or participation in a scientific club)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to proactively manage multiple projects
• Experience working effectively independently and in teams
• Ability to synthesize information and understand underlying relationships to transfer knowledge to new situations
• Exemplary work ethic and professionalism
• Commitment to building an inclusive, collaborative human genetics and genomics scientific enterprise
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Working conditions

• Day shift hours primarily. 40 hours/week, full-time non-exempt. Occasional evening or weekend meetings or events, and travel 1-2x/year, including to the ASHG Annual Meeting each fall. Working long hours onsite at meetings
• This position allows for a hybrid work environment with the general expectation of working from NHGRI’s Rockledge campus or ASHG’s office approximately three days per week

Physical requirements

This position requires sitting (90%), standing (5%), and walking (5%). It requires computer work involving extensive use of keyboard, mouse, and monitor; and occasionally requires lifting materials of ~20 lbs.

Additional Information

ASHG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability and more