Medical Reporting Curator

Foundation Medicine, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Foundation Medicine, Inc. is seeking a Medical Reporting Curator within the Genomics Analysis & Reporting (GAR) team to perform dry-lab analysis and interpretation of next generation sequencing data in a high-complexity clinical diagnostic lab.

In this role, you will contribute to the collection and presentation of quality metrics to support personalized diagnostic reports for each patient. You will prepare concise reports, review genomic variant calls, and collaborate with FMI scientists to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or closely related field with 4+ years of relevant work experience; OR Master's degree and 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong ability to perform under deadline pressure and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific knowledge to improve FMI's oncology knowledgebase.
• Collaborate with FMI scientists to review and refine medical content.
• Organize and revise report information for patients and physicians.
• Retrieve database content to prepare patient test reports.
• Review genomic variant calls using IGV and other tools with the scientific team.
• Provide test results in accordance with SOPs within defined turn-around times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Master's degree in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or related field

Tools

IGV

Job description

Foundation Medicine, Inc. Medical Reporting Curator

Medical Reporting Curator

• 400 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Full Time

About the Job:

The Medical Reporting Curator, Genomics Analysis & Reporting (GAR) is integrated within a team of scientists and analysts to perform dry lab analysis and interpretation steps of next generation sequencing data in a high-complexity clinical diagnostic laboratory. In addition, this position contributes to the collection and presentation of quality metrics and scientific development related to content generation to support the creation of high-quality, personalized diagnostic reports for each patient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply scientific knowledge to improve and advance FMIs clinical oncology knowledgebase.
• Collaborate with other FMI scientists and analysts to review and refine existing medical content.
• Organize, refine, and revise report information into concise and comprehensive formats for patient and physician to understand.
• Retrieve database content to prepare reports describing patient test results.
• Review genomic variant calls using proprietary and publicly available tools, including but not limited to the Integrative Genomics Viewer (IGV), in close collaboration with the scientific team
• Provide test results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with the best possible quality within defined turn-around times
• Update database content per SOPs.
• Provide on-call support for GAR.
• Contribute to software development processes to support reporting projects.
• Contribute to development projects relating to reporting improvements.
• Contribute to additional projects in support of broader GAR and FMI projects, as needed.
• Deliver on tight deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with FMI's attendance policies

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or closely related field and 4+ years of relevant work experience; OR Masters degree and 3+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or closely related field
• Ability to perform careful work under deadline pressure
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, administrative, and analytical skills
• Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
• Commitment to reflect FMIs values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $98,500 - $112,000 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicines 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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