Research Coordinator

Company: Confidential
Location: Hialeah
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Full Time

Galatea Bio, Inc. is a Miami-based genomics biotechnology company that uses cutting edge genomics and informatics to deliver precision health at scale for all. Our flagship initiative, The Biobank of the Americas, is assembling the largest longitudinal cohort in the Americas to power improved diagnostic testing and accelerate drug discovery. We are particularly interested in building a participant cohort that reflects the true population diversity of the Americas, with special emphasis on improving the inclusion and fair representation of minorities.



GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Galatea Bio is looking for a research coordinator to become an integral part of our team to help achieving our goal of building Biobank of the Americas.

The new team member will be involved in the following activities:

Work with Miami Dade College or our clinical partners to engage with students, faculties, staffs or patients. The individual will enrol potential study participants by explaining the purpose of the study, answer any questions they may have, and help obtain study consents. The team member will also help collecting cheek swab samples. In this capacity, this team member will support the conduct of research studies and assist in day-to-day project activities by improving the enrollment process.



MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruit research participants by describing the study, answer questions and obtain consents from participants.
Follow ethical guidelines for recruiting study participants
Collect cheek swab samples from study participants
Ensure all samples collected that are maintained under appropriate conditions as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Processing and storing specimens in accordance with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards and other regulatory requirements as outlined in SOPs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree preferrable in chemical, physical or biological science, or medical laboratory technology. Previous COVID-19 testing experience is highly desirable.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Time management skills
Patience and Conscientiousness
Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred

CONTACT US IF INTERESTED

Email: hr@galatea.bio (preferred, please send your resume to this email)

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