Sr. Project Specialist - Clinical Laboratories

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Human Genetics

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $61,401.60 - $78,291.20
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Management Coordination- Coordinate assigned projects including collaborating on project plans, budgets, and resource requirements. Identify and use appropriate project management tools and concepts (charters, scope management, budget management, risk/ issue management, communications management). Develops and execute work plans. Set priorities for tasks based on importance and urgency. Track progress and prepare internal reports. Prepare documents to support project management and reporting. Prepare and distribute project communication to internal and external clients. Identify people, process and infrastructure needs and act as liaison to ensure appropriate systems and reporting are maintained in support of project requirements. Create work products and project deliverables, both independently and under direction of team members. Understand and meet expectations for deliverable quality and timeliness.
• Project Management Leadership- Engage clients and stakeholders, negotiate project scope as needed, and communicate with client throughout the project. Identify resources needed, such as information, expertise, personnel, and instruments and problem-solve gaps. Lead project teams and direct work of others while assuming final responsibility for the result.
• Data Analysis/Reporting- Perform primary and secondary data collection (e.g., literature reviews), summarize findings, draw appropriate conclusions, and effectively communicate results to team. Coordinate collection of data. Conduct/ support qualitative and quantitative analysis of project data. Support and execute regulatory/ reporting activities related to projects (e.g., IRB, updates/ reports to funding agencies, etc.)
• Communication & Relationship Management- Manage communication to and relationships with key project stakeholders. Compose, edit, and deliver written and verbal communications. Facilitate small group discussions. Keep team members appropriately informed.
• Strategic Planning- Strategize with project, program and department leadership to develop plans to advance objectives. Work in collaboration to establish goals and objectives, prioritize key objectives and work with the team to meet the goals and objectives. Strategize and recommend infrastructure necessary to execute selected projects & processes.

Direct Reports (TBD) Medium Volume and/or Complexity of Projects. Complexity defined as a combination of project expenses per year, and number of stakeholders for full projects or assigned portions of projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• 4+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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