Job: Education and Outreach Specialist

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a non-profit organization focused on developing earlier diagnostics and smarter treatments.
Translational genomics research employs innovative advances arising from the Human Genome Project and applying them to the development of diagnostics, prognostics and therapies for cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and other complex diseases.

Brief Posting Description:

To manage a summer intern program for TGen that meets the expectations of both Institute and Funding Agent (Helios Education Foundation). The summer intern program is designed to help meet TGen's education and outreach mission which is to educate, train and inspire the next generation of biomedical researchers in Arizona.

Detailed Description:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify academic institutions to target for recruiting efforts for the summer program. Develop and deliver presentations and materials used in recruiting applicants.
• Manage summer intern application process including solicitation, evaluation, organizing the selection committee, interviews and mentor matching process. Prepare mailings and materials.
• Design and deliver orientation and training process for both interns and mentors. Ensure all interns are trained and compliant with federal and state requirements.
• Further refine experiential and mentor surveys; analyze data from pre and post surveys. Write and develop annual report for funding organization.
• Organize weekly intern presentations, social activities and other training opportunities.
• Design, develop and execute intern symposium
• Develop professional relations that support bioscience education and outreach. Conduct research and investigate trends in science education and workforce development.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist Program Director with delivering an educational outreach program that enhances classroom education both onsite and at remote sites. Programs will maximize the use of tactile and experiential techniques as well as research projects to motivate teachers and students, thereby enhancing science education and workforce development in the bioscience industry. Develop program evaluation tools, establish metrics and measure efficacy of programs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations pertaining to biosciences education including careers in the sciences. Support public outreach events with a trade show exhibit booth, hands-on activities, demonstrations and presentations as needed.
• Become knowledgeable of and effectively communicate major research projects at TGen. Make onsite presentations to visitors and lead facility tours.
• Participate in meetings and conferences as time and budget permit. Create reports and deliver presentations as needed using various sources of information and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in science and 3 plus years relevant experience

Experience not required but highly desirable:


• Demonstrated knowledge of state and national standards and benchmarks for life and biological sciences.
• Experience in a state and/or national science teacher organization
• Experience with the planning and delivery of teacher professional development.
• Planning and delivery of outreach and professional development programs.
• Grant writing and administration.
• Creating curricula, programs and experiences about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
• Program evaluation techniques and analysis.