Rare Genomics Institute

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Advocacy & Human Rights
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Health & Medicine
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8504 Firestone Blvd.#198Downey, CA 90241 United States

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http://raregenomics.org

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http://raregenomics.org

Prompt Engineer

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated, talented volunteer to join RGI as a member of the AI/LM Innovation team. The Prompt Engineer will be responsible for creating, testing, and refining prompts used by LLMs to accurately map medical records to HPO terms. This role requires a deep understanding of natural language processing (NLP), strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will work closely with AI/ML specialists, bioinformatics scientists, and clinical data specialists to ensure the effectiveness of the prompts in improving the performance of our AI models. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimize prompts to enhance the accuracy of LLMs in mapping medical records to HPO terms. Conduct experiments to test and refine prompts, using quantitative and qualitative metrics to assess performance. Collaborate with AI/ML specialists to integrate optimized prompts into the LLM training and deployment process. Analyze model outputs and feedback to identify areas for prompt improvement. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP and LLMs, and apply these insights to improve prompt design. Document prompt development methodologies, experiments, and results to ensure reproducibility and transparency. Communicate findings and progress to stakeholders, including non-technical team members. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, or a related field. Proven experience in natural language processing and prompt engineering. Strong understanding of LLMs (e.g., GPT, BERT) and their applications in NLP tasks. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and conduct experiments. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the healthcare or genomics industry. Familiarity with bioinformatics and medical terminologies. Publications or contributions to the field of NLP or LLM research.

Date Posted: 2024-10-07
IT Project Manager

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Do good for your community while using your professional expertise. Work with talented peers on a rewarding non-profit cause related program. Rare Genomics Institute is making a difference. Rare Genomics Institute is a non-profit organization that helps families in need of genome research. This position will be responsible for the central coordination point across all Product Development Teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management in IT software product development and a keen understanding of how IT systems are built, integrated and deployed. Experience on AI/ML product development desired. The IT Department is responsible for enterprise IT functions, supporting and maintaining the IT systems, infrastructure and for providing technical support to users across the institute. Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other Technical Discipline 5+ years in a Technical Project Management Role Demonstrated experience leading medium to large scale technology projects. Preferred experience with AI/ML. Communicate Effectively Verbally, Visually And Quantitatively Experience: Strong product development capabilities in an enterprise or cross-functional role Familiarity with project management tools like Trello, Asana etc. Experience with Agile Methodology like SCRUM, Scaled Agile etc. Responsibilities: Manage all stages of a project's life cycle, including the creation and monitoring of schedules, requirements documentation, systems design and specifications, and project status reporting Manage and support the development and maintenance of scalable, responsible and robust AI/ML systems /products. Develop project plans,action plans, establish milestones, and provide status updates to communicate key timelines and deliverables. Manage development processes using Agile Framework

Date Posted: 2024-10-07
Grant Writing Specialist

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated, talented volunteer to join RGI as a member of the grant writing team. The Grant Writer will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding for our large language model (LLM) enhanced genomics analysis project. In addition to researching and writing grants, you will help oversee the overall grant management process by tracking reporting deadlines and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. This role requires excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of the grant application process, and the ability to articulate the significance and impact of our project. This position will report to the VP of Finance and work with the Project Lead, researchers, and development team to identify funding opportunities and submit compelling proposals. You will work remotely and on your own schedule. Responsibilities Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and other funding sources Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation Collaborate with professionals across RGI to gather necessary information and data for proposals Ensure all grant applications comply with funder guidelines and requirements Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submission of all proposals Track and report on the status of submitted proposals and funding received Build and maintain relationships with grant-making organizations and funders Assist with other fundraising and development activities as needed Qualifications Proven experience in grant writing and securing funding for nonprofit or research projects Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills Advanced research skills and the ability to identify relevant, actionable grant opportunities Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific and technical concepts to a general audience Detail-oriented with the ability to ensure compliance with the terms and requirements of funding sources Ability to improve the grant proposal process by anticipating potential objections and incorporating feedback Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management software Preferred Qualifications Experience in the healthcare, biotechnology, and/or life science space Familiarity with the grant application processes of foundations and government agencies Knowledge of budget preparation and financial reporting for grant proposals This volunteer position is highly rewarding as professionals can utilize their grant writing experience to improve the lives of individuals living with rare diseases.

Date Posted: 2024-10-15
Marketing Engagement Specialist

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Work remotely with talented peers on a rewarding, non-profit program as part of Rare Genomics Institute’s marketing team. Engage with Rare Genomics’ social media community on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram platforms to facilitate the exchange of conversation with our followers and strengthen interest in Rare Genomics’ various philanthropic programs. This role will reach out to disease community members who are our social media followers to promote active participation, post announcements and news links, and assist in responding to social media inquiries or messages to RareShare’s online support mailbox. As a RG Marketing Engagement Specialist you will work with the marketing team to be a liaison to rare disease patients and families and other non-profit rare disease organizations online. You will seek to build rich, meaningful relationships with the global rare disease audience through our nonprofit’s social media accounts and improve Rare Genomics’ social media presence and following. Position Responsibilities: Engage actively on social media sites with account followers and other rare disease accounts. Increase Rare Genomics’ social media’s following and presence online. Manage outbound and inbound user communication; address feedback and inquiries and become a trusted companion to the Rare Genomics’ patient community. Develop and execute marketing strategies that improve our partnerships and communications with other rare disease non-profit organizations online. Develop innovative strategies to drive traffic to RareShare platform. Attend weekly evening team teleconference call (Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 PM EST). Stay informed about new sites and trends in how people get information. Desired Skills and Experience: A degree in marketing/communications, business management, biomedical science or a related discipline are preferred. Knowledgeable in navigating social media sites. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication to clients, internal staff and the management team. Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and initiative when working with others. Passion for learning and serving rare disease communities. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, self-starter environment. Dependable in serving as a regular spokesperson for the organization over a sustained period of time.

Date Posted: 2024-10-07

Organization Information

Mission Statement

At RG, we are more than just an organization. We are a community dedicated to helping rare disease patients find hope for a cure. We work alongside patients and their families, providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and connections so that they can better understand the cause of their disease. We believe that every patient deserves more out of life.

Description

Rare Genomics Institute (RGI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping rare disease
patients find a diagnosis, treatment, and pathway to a cure. Through personalized research
projects, RGI provides access to world leading medical institutions and scientists to conduct
genomic sequencing, coordinates with clinicians and counselors to interpret findings, and offers an
online crowd-funding platform to deliver financial solutions. RGI also supports rare disease
advocacy by fostering an online community of rare disease patients and supporting rare disease
research through a yearly grant competition.

Since being founded in 2011, RGI has completed over 300 genetic sequencing and analysis
projects, assisted patients fund over $3.5 million worth of genomic sequencing, discovered 8
unique genetic mutations in-house, given over $2 million dollars in grants to researchers on rare
disease, and developed an online community with over 10,000 rare disease members.
Through volunteers, RGI is able to slowly push science and health care forward to meet the needs
of patients affected by rare diseases. To learn more about RGI check out our website, like us on
Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!

Reviews

by Cherelle M. (2022-07-28 16:22:36.0)

I gave 3 stars because RGI's cause is amazing however they are very unresponsive and coming from someone who was interested in volunteering, this was incredibly disappointing.

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by Ali R. (2018-05-21 11:45:12.0)

I have been volunteering with RG for last one year. Working in HR team of RG has been great experience. All team members are knowledgeable and fun people to work with. Its been great opportunity to earn valuable experience.

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by Rare Genomics I. from Hanover, MD (Administrator for this Organization) (2018-05-21 11:42:46.0)

Great opportunity to earn some experience and work from comfort of your home.

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by Anh K. (2018-05-17 13:23:53.0)

I have been volunteering at Rare Genomics for more than 2 months. It has been a pleasant experience so far. My supervisors are very knowledgeable, helpful and supportive. It's a good place to work with professional and intelligent people who are passionate about making an impact on the lives of rare disease patients.

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by Mark B. (2018-05-16 20:20:41.0)

RG has a great mission to help people with rare diseases find hope for a cure. I expressed interest through VolunteerMatch and then had two interviews and a reference check before I was cleared to begin volunteering. It has been about 6 months and I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience.

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by Yaasmance G. (2018-04-07 14:45:57.0)

They never reached out to me after I filled out the online application that they sent me via email. I was ready to work.

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