Public Health Consultant-A, PH Genomics Section

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This position serves as the recognized resource of the Michigan BioTrust for Health program, providing leadership for
restructuring, oversight, and modernization. This role will guide strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder
engagement, and implementation of program improvements, working closely with internal teams, external partners, and
community stakeholders to guide the BioTrust through a comprehensive transformation. The coordinator will facilitate
national and statewide participation in research studies and special projects involving public health genomics, birth defects,
newborn screening (NBS), and the Michigan BioTrust for Health. BioTrust program activities encompass administrative
oversight of the research use of residual NBS dried blood spot specimens (DBS). The role requires oversight of complex,
multi-institutional research projects and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, department policies, ethical
standards, and scientific best practices. This includes managing research inquiries, facilitating review processes, and
supporting researchers through all phases of project approval, specimen access, and data coordination.

The position is based in the Lifecourse Epidemiology and Genomics Division at MDHHS in Lansing and works closely with
genomics, birth defects, NBS follow-up, epidemiology, vital records and laboratory personnel as well as external partners
such as the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), Community Values Advisory Board (CVAB), contractors and researchers
nationwide working in academia, clinical settings or the private sector.