Project Manager

Coriell Institute for Medical Research is in search of a Project Manager to join the Biobanking Logistics Project Management Team!

The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing project scopes of work for one or more Coriell Repositories, including sample recruitment, data processing and verification, and sample distribution management.

This individual will implement project goals, track progress and timelines, and summarize metrics for reporting.

The Project Management team supports the organization by managing day to day Repository operations, supporting process improvements, liaising between internal and external stakeholders, and supporting scientific outreach to the community at large.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities :

Under the direction of the Assistant Professor, Director of Repository Business Services will be responsible for :

• Organize routine sample submissions from individuals or small families interested in donating samples to the biobanks or from clinical researchers.
• Accessioning repository samples in order to accurately manage and document new additions to the biobank collections.
• Implement project scope of work, including sample data management and verification, tracking of sample processing and storage, and sample distribution management.
• Support operational enhancements such as submission process improvements, distribution process improvements, and data management improvements in collaboration with internal departments including laboratories and customer service.
• Assist with the preparation of marketing content including brochures, pamphlets, and social media content for external researchers and submitters to highlight and advertise Coriell’s diverse collections.
• Generate, validate and organize repository data and assist in creating figures / tables for the Principal Investigator to use for reporting purposes to remain in compliance with NIH contract, cooperative agreement and grant requirements and to provide status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and revise operational processes alongside the Principal Investigator

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

A bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences is required. A Master's Degree is strongly preferred.

Experience :

0-5 years of hands on project management experience.

Competencies Needed :

• Basic understanding LIMS system.
• Understanding of project management Lifecyle is a plus.
• Interpersonal and small groups, both written and verbal.
• Capable of working independently while managing multiple tasks simultaneously, with strategic project management skills.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Coriell & Recruitment

Founded in 1953, the Coriell Institute for Medical Research is a nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving human health through biomedical research.

Coriell scientists lead research in personalized medicine, cancer biology, epigenetics, and the genomics of opioid use disorder.

Coriell also hosts one of the world's leading biobanks comprised of collections for the National Institutes of Health, disease foundations and private clients and distributes biological samples and offers research and biobanking services to scientists around the globe.

To facilitate drug discovery and disease study, the Institute also develops and distributes collections of induced pluripotent stem cells. To learn more, visit

Any offer of employment extended by Coriell is contingent on an applicant’s ability to be Authorized to Work in the United States of America.

Upon date of hire, all employees are required to provide whichever valid Employment Authorization Documents they wish, as long as it is in compliance with Federal Regulations.

This job description / posting is to provide general guidance on the nature of work that will be performed in this position.

It is not represented to be a full or exhaustive list of the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications needed for this role.

Due to the nature of our work, the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications listed on this job description / posting are subject to change.

Coriell is an Equal Opportunity Employer, who values a diverse work environment, who is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Coriell is an at-will employer.