Job ID: 2017-0201
Job date: 2017-02-02
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Company : Foundation Medicine Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-02-02
End Date:
Company : Foundation Medicine Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Principal Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics Scientist to develop novel methods for detecting and reporting alterations in tumor DNA and RNA, as well as to improve existing methods. This highly-skilled individual will contribute scientific, technical, and leadership expertise to an interdisciplinary team focused on making a clinical impact through advanced analysis at large scale. Responsibilities: -Work within an interdisciplinary team of molecular biologists, computational biologists, and software engineers focused on developing diagnostic products using massively parallel sequencing of tumor genomic DNA and RNA. -Lead 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. -Serve as domain technical lead on projects, guiding colleagues and working closely with stakeholders. -Work independently and prepare timetables, deliverables, and project schedules. Qualifications: -Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or related fields with 8+ years of industry experience. Equivalent post-doctoral experience will be considered. -Strong scientific understanding of molecular biology and genomics. -Expertise in programming and scripting languages is required (C++, Java, Python). -Experience developing algorithms for analysis of biological data. Prior experience with high-throughput sequencing is highly desirable. -Experience as a subject matter expert for the operation and maintenance of a complex production analytical system is required. -Experience in cancer research, including a working understanding of computational approaches for cancer genome analysis, is highly desirable. -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.
Additional Info:
Foundation Medicine is dedicated to helping bring personalized cancer medicine into routine clinical practice. Harnessing advanced technology, Foundation Medicine is developing clinical laboratory tests that will broadly capture the most relevant tumor genomic and other molecular information in a single test, and connect it with relevant scientific and medical knowledge to help oncologists determine the right treatment for each patient. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Principal Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics Scientist to develop novel methods for detecting and reporting alterations in tumor DNA and RNA, as well as to improve existing methods. This highly-skilled individual will contribute scientific, technical, and leadership expertise to an interdisciplinary team focused on making a clinical impact through advanced analysis at large scale. Responsibilities: -Work within an interdisciplinary team of molecular biologists, computational biologists, and software engineers focused on developing diagnostic products using massively parallel sequencing of tumor genomic DNA and RNA. -Lead 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. -Serve as domain technical lead on projects, guiding colleagues and working closely with stakeholders. -Work independently and prepare timetables, deliverables, and project schedules. Qualifications: -Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or related fields with 8+ years of industry experience. Equivalent post-doctoral experience will be considered. -Strong scientific understanding of molecular biology and genomics. -Expertise in programming and scripting languages is required (C++, Java, Python). -Experience developing algorithms for analysis of biological data. Prior experience with high-throughput sequencing is highly desirable. -Experience as a subject matter expert for the operation and maintenance of a complex production analytical system is required. -Experience in cancer research, including a working understanding of computational approaches for cancer genome analysis, is highly desirable. -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.
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Foundation Medicine is dedicated to helping bring personalized cancer medicine into routine clinical practice. Harnessing advanced technology, Foundation Medicine is developing clinical laboratory tests that will broadly capture the most relevant tumor genomic and other molecular information in a single test, and connect it with relevant scientific and medical knowledge to help oncologists determine the right treatment for each patient. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]