Bioinformatics Scientist I

About the Job

The Scientist I, Bioinformatics develops novel methods for detecting, reporting and analyzing alterations in tumor DNA and RNA, while optimizing existing methods. The incumbent provides scientific and technical contributions for a designated project on an interdisciplinary team. The Scientist I, Bioinformatics is also responsible for supporting novel biomarker and companion diagnostics development by mining and analyzing various types of data generated during the product development and validation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner within an interdisciplinary team of Biochemists, Bioinformatics Scientists, Computational Biologists, Data Scientists, focused on developing diagnostic products using massively parallel sequencing of tumor genomic DNA and RNA.
• Contribute to the development of new methods and algorithms to identify and characterize alterations in tumor DNA and RNA derived from clinical cancer specimens.
• Enhance existing methods, improving their assay capabilities as well as their technical robustness.
• Process, analyze, and interpret high volumes of data for the development and validation of methods.
• Monitor and evaluate analytical aspects of new and emerging technologies.
• Present scientific and technical data to colleagues in a clear and cohesive manner.
• Prepare project timetables, schedules and deliverables.
• Provide independent contributions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with FMI's attendance policies

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science or similar discipline
• 1+ years of industry or academic medical center professional experience or post-doctorate work
• Proficiency with programming and scripting languages R and Python

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science or similar discipline

3+ years of industry experience

Strong scientific understanding of molecular biology and genomics

Facility with additional programming and scripting languages

Experience contributing to a complex production analytical system

Experience developing algorithms for analysis of biological data

Prior experience with high-throughput sequencing

Experience in cancer research, including a working understanding of computational approaches for cancer genome analysis

Excellent teamwork, time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and results-oriented environment

Ability to present data to a multidisciplinary audience in a clear and cohesive manner

Understanding of HIPAA and importance of privacy of patient data

Strong interpersonal skills that include collaboration and creative problem solving

Impeccable documentation practices and attention to detail

The ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner

Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy

Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $112,560 - $140,700 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicine’s compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits.

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