Foundation Medicine · 8 hours ago
Sr Computational Biologist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$145K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expFoundation Medicine is a company focused on cancer genomics and biomarker discovery. They are seeking a Senior Scientist, Cancer Genomics to lead discovery projects that establish correlations between genotype and phenotype, utilizing their extensive tumor sample dataset to investigate novel cancer gene alterations and prepare scientific manuscripts.
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Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate potential biomarkers using FoundationCORE
Determine when statistical analysis is needed and apply the analysis
Use a computer cluster to analyze genomic signatures on historical samples
Communicate with Biopharma partners and internal departments as needed to define specifics of cancer mutations and other related scientific queries
Perform queries for Biopharma partners and return results
Utilize cancer genomics expertise to investigate genomic mechanisms of oncogenesis
Integrate appropriate clinical data with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) output
Collaborate with clinical partners in genomic-focused translational research projects that result in abstracts and publications
Contribute scientific expertise to broader projects within the Research and Development team
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in a life science or mathematical field with a clinical focus
3+ years of industry or post-doctorate experience within Cancer Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, or another related life science
1+ years of industry or post-doctorate experience with cancer genomics and next-generation sequencing principles
Proficiency with one or more of the following scientific computing languages: Python, R, Matlab, or Java
Preferred
Practical graduate and post-doctoral experience exhibited by first-author publications
Working knowledge of clinical nomenclature including stage, grade, ECOG, and the patient journey in oncology
Experience managing collaborations with multiple stakeholders
Experience mentoring and developing less experienced scientists
Ability to analyze and critically interpret scientific literature
Exceptional reliability, high ethical standards and integrity
Translational research experience
Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
Commitment to reflect FMI's values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for FMI benefits.
Company
Foundation Medicine
Foundation medicine is a molecular information company developing clinical diagnostic tests that facilitates personalized cancer therapies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$96.5MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2015-01-12Acquired
2013-09-25IPO
2013-01-08Series B· $13.5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Malarek
Chief Executive Officer
David Fabrizio
VP, Commercial Strategy and Medical Innovation
Recent News
2026-01-25
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