Scientist I, Assay Development job in Boston
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Boston,
MA
Job Ref: | 240470798 |
Employer: | Foundation Medicine, Inc. |
Location | |
State: | MA |
City: | Boston |
Description | |
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
About the Job The Scientist I, Assay Development supports the late-stage development and optimization of next generation sequencing (NGS) based assays in our clinical labs. Leveraging strong working knowledge of molecular biology, the incumbent in this position partners closely with other scientists and stakeholders cross functionally on high throughput automation and advancing NGS. The Scientist I prepares and analyzes human specimens, conducts laboratory experiments within guidelines and operates and maintains complex scientific equipment, such as high throughput liquid handlers. Additionally, the Scientist I evaluates and summarizes results, contributes to reports, presents data, and remains up-to-date with current publications relative to methods and techniques within relevant areas of research to leverage and integrate these. The Scientist I will work within the Assay Development group to help drive updates to Foundation Medicine's comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) assay. The main responsibilities of the Scientist I will be to contribute to the planning, execution and analysis of the laboratory experiments for the assessment and development of assay improvements. This role will have the unique opportunity to work cross-functionally in a product development environment to advance Foundation Medicine's market-leading CGP tests focused at improving outcomes for cancer patients. Key Responsibilities
Qualifications: Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
#LI-onsite About Foundation Medicine Confidence, or the belief that we need to check every box before applying for a job, can sometimes hold us back from going after a role that inspires us. At Foundation Medicine there's no such thing as the 'perfect' applicant, and our company is a place where every employee can make an impact and continue to grow whatever background they may have or path they may have taken. So, as long as you meet the basic qualifications for a role, please apply if you see a position that would make you excited to come into Foundation Medicine every day and help us transform cancer care. Foundation Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin. Further, qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also FMI's EEO Statement and EEO is the Law and Supplement. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. (EOE/AAP Employer) PI240470798 |
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