Assistant Director for Business Operations

Company: The Translational Genomics Research Institute
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description:Location:The position has the potential to be a hybrid or remote position, with agreed upon on-site timescheduled at TGen North. However, the ideal candidate will reside in, or relocate to, Flagstaff,AZ.Summary:TGen North is seeking an exceptional and experienced individual to provide administrativeoversight of its business operations as related to Service Lab activities, external collaborationsand internal research. The candidate will work at the division level, reporting to the TGen NorthDirector for Operations (DO), and coordinate with the TGen North Division Director (DD), DO,Principal Investigators, and central administration personnel to support and provide guidance onthe business development, project management, financial tracking, contracting and otherrelated business aspects of Fee for service (FFS) and research projects.Requirements:With moderate oversight from TGen North's DD and DO, this position will:General AdministrativeAssist with development of new business opportunities.Project Management for complex projects. Track spending, costing and compliance for FFS Laboratory work. Coordinate with Principal Investigators, DO, and central administration personnel to help ensure that FFS lab work, sponsored research and related activities are in accordance with federal regulations and institute and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.Assist Principal Investigators, DD, and DO in administration and oversight of any business aspects of FFS and research related activities.Develop and improve upon TGen North's standardized administrative and contractual processes, including tracking budget spending.Clinical and Scientific SupportAdvise and assist with preparation of budgets and contracts for FFS contracts and research proposals.Monitor progress toward achieving established deadlines in FFS and research related activities (e.g. Project Management).Ensure required data, reports and deliverables are submitted in a timely manner.Assist all Principal Investigators to comply with and implement award terms and conditions and subcontract scope of work.Assist in preparing revised categorized budgets based on actual awards and the specific needs of projects. Assist with budgets for FFS lab work, based on real costs.Monitor proper invoicing of clients for lab testing, sequencing and other services.Service Centers (e.g. Microbiome Core, CLIA lab testing and HIVE high throughput sequencing)Assists Principal Investigator and DO to develop, monitor, and administer service center rates and agreements, in accordance with federal regulations and institute and sponsoring agency policies and procedures and in cooperation with TGen Finance.Assist with developing and updating costs for service centers.Monitor proper invoicing of clients for sequencing and other core services.Other DutiesAssist with the management of space at TGen North, taking on additional responsibilities as assigned by the DD or DO.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree preferred.Familiarity with the intersections between research, applied science, and administration.Project Management experience.Ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks with deadlines.Ability to proofread and edit documents at an advanced level.Willingness to continually learn and remain flexible.Application:Only resumes submitted through the TGen career website will be considered.Any questions regarding the application or search process should be directed to the Vice Presidentof Human Resources at hr@tgen.org.We value and support diversity in our workforce. EEO/AAPM21PI201383432

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