Medical Data Associate

Lucence Diagnostics; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision oncology company is seeking a candidate with a degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Biomedical Science, or Life Sciences. Responsibilities include interpreting genomic alterations and maintaining databases in a collaborative environment. The role demands attention to detail and flexibility with working hours. Ideal candidates are motivated with a keen interest in learning and familiar with molecular techniques and genetics.

Qualifications

• Must have familiarity with molecular techniques and a good understanding of genetics.
• Experience in research/clinical in cancer biology or genetics is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and flexibility in work hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting genomic alterations in clinical contexts.
• Evaluating scientific publications and maintaining databases.
• Writing and updating clinical reporting workflows.

Skills

Molecular techniques

Genetics

NGS applications

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or equivalent

Tools

COSMIC

ClinVar

Varsome

Ensembl

OncoKB

Job description

Lucence is a precision oncology company committed to bringing clarity to cancer care. Lucence makes ultrasensitive non-invasive liquid biopsy tests to provide doctors and their patients life-changing information to enable earlier detection and effective treatment. Headquartered in Palo Alto and Singapore, Lucence supplies personalized cancer care services through twin CLIA-licensed laboratories in the United States and Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Based on an in-depth understanding of Lucence's technology and product portfolio and medical science, interpreting genomic alterations in appropriate clinical contexts and reporting (for both clinical and research samples) results accurately and timely following established procedures.
• Working closely with the Medical Data Science team in the curation and maintenance of database - evaluating scientific publications/clinical studies and integrating functional effects of genomic variants and their associated diseases using standard terminologies and established guidelines.
• Writing, maintaining, and updating workflows and protocols for clinical reporting pipeline.
• Participating in research-oriented projects for clinical validation of tests (in collaboration with external organizations).
• Participating in internal and external quality assurance programs.
• Performing other relevant duties as assigned.

To be a good fit for this role, you would have:

At least a degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or its equivalent.

1. Familiarity/good understanding in molecular techniques, genetics and NGS applications. Prior experience in research/clinical, in the field of cancer biology/genetics is a plus.
2. Good communication and presentation skills and an ability to write short summary reports.
3. The ability to work independently as well as in a team.
4. Exceptional attention to detail.
5. Flexibility in working on weekends, public holidays, from 8 am to 6 pm, based on staff rosters.
6. Strong self-motivation, resilience, adaptability, and a keen interest in learning.
7. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Fully Vaccinated.

The following will also be a plus

1. Knowledge in genomic medicine and liquid biopsy; and
2. Fluency in variant annotation and interpretation and use of genome databases such as COSMIC, ClinVar, Varsome, Ensembl and OncoKB; and
3. Ability to interpret genomic data in patient- and treatment-specific contexts following established procedures.

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