Almaden Genomics is a cutting-edge bioinformatics company committed to revolutionizing the field of bioinformatics through innovative software solutions. Our primary focus is to develop powerful, user-friendly tools that enable researchers, clinicians, and biotechnology professionals to analyze and interpret complex genomic data seamlessly.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a high-performing security and compliance associate to own HIPAA compliance and information security risk management frameworks. The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating company processes for health care and privacy compliance impact, managing information security incidents, and conducting risk assessments, compliance plan and training program updates, and compliance investigations. This role is part-time (10-15 hours/week) with potential for full-time employment. It is located in Dallas, Texas, and we offer a hybrid work schedule.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct periodic security and privacy risk assessments and report potential breaches
- Recommend compliance plan updates, identify potential compliance vulnerability & risk, and develop/execute plans to address such issues
- Ensure training programs are up-to-date and are provided to all applicable team members on HCC and Privacy Compliance
Requirements & Skills:
- Working knowledge of HIPAA compliance and information security risk management frameworks
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of work experience in healthcare, consulting, or other healthcare industries such as healthcare banking, accounting, audit, private equity, managed care, health plans, or healthcare operations
- Critical and analytical thinking skills to conduct compliance investigations and audits
- Ability to evaluate Company processes for health care and privacy compliance impact by conducting compliance audits and enhancing policies as a result
- Ability to develop security standards and guidelines based on best practices and industry standards
- Experience responding to, analyzing, and communicating information security incidents
- Broad knowledge of GRC Frameworks: HITRUST, CCPA, NIST 800-53, ISO27001, StateRAMP, etc.
- Ability to analyze processes and determine if adequate controls are in place and appropriate for the related activity
- Ability to identify and mitigate potential risks to the company
- Professional certifications such as Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), or demonstrated progress toward such certifications
- Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to communicate with and present information to all levels of client, company, and regulatory personnel
- Strong attention to detail
If you are a passionate security and compliance associate looking to make a tangible impact in the field of genomics, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team at Almaden Genomics. Together, let's shape the future of genomic research and medicine.
At Almaden Genomics, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Culture:
Almaden Genomics has a culture that is a direct representation of our core values:
- Do it with integrity
- Bring passion
- Be bold
- Be respectful
- Show humility
- Take ownership
- Have fun