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Genomics Client Relations Coordinator

Chicago, IL 6 Months
Contract $38.8/hour - $43.8/hour






Accepted: .doc, .docx, .pdf, - max 20MB
Posted: Oct 28, 2026
Ref: RKILSM245

Position Overview



Responsibilities:
The Genomics Facility provides access to advanced genomics technologies to the client researchers. These technologies include Single-Cell Genomics, Next-Generation Sequencing, Micro-arrays, Sanger Sequencing as well as general nucleic acid sample QC and processing. The facility is part of the Office of Shared Research Facilities.

This Genomics Client Relations Coordinator works in a laboratory/office environment and serves as the operational backbone and central point of contact of the facility, acting as the primary logistics liaison between faculty researchers, external clients, and the laboratory technical leadership team. The role will coordinate incoming requests and inquiries, triage information and questions, and provide needed resources or contacts for the Genomics Core. This is a non-bench, administrative and operations-focused role.

Manage incoming client communications and high-throughput workflows, ensure inquiries are addressed in a timely fashion, triage requests, questions/inquiries and route them to appropriate individuals
Oversee complex institutional billing processes for the core
Track project timelines, status and completion
Act as a liaison and central point of contact for the core and support the core technical staff with facility logistics and operational issues
Provide administrative support to the Genomics Director

Qualifications:
Prior experience with administrative responsibilities in a laboratory environment preferred.
Prior experience in biomedical research environment preferred.


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Genomics Client Relations Coordinator


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