[Hiring] Clinical Curation Scientist @Exact Sciences

Role Description

The Clinical Curation Scientist supports quality assurance for outgoing patient reports specifically related to the interpretation of evidence-based oncology biomarkers for therapeutic decision-making. This role also participates in related projects or initiatives.

Essential Duties

• Participate in the interpretation and analysis of identified variants from clinical samples.
• Support translation of novel biomarkers into clinical practice by surveying published literature as well as clinical trial data.
• Monitor clinical guidelines for validated target drug associations for personalized cancer care.
• Participate in the upkeep of biomarker archives and biomarker-specific evidence dossiers, as well as update the literature repository for continuous biomarker maintenance.
• Contribute to projects or initiatives in support of Exact Sciences’ precision medicine efforts.
• Interact with external agencies in a positive, professional manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team orientation.
• Ability to explain concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and perform careful, detail-oriented work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of cancer genomics, signal transduction pathways, cancer cell biology, targeted therapeutics, and whole genome, exome, and/or RNA-sequencing.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and interpret scientific literature.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
• Ability to use a telephone through a headset.
• Ability to travel on an occasional basis away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or Pharm.D. in Human Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or related field.
• 3+ year(s) of experience with genomic medicine and translational cancer research.
• Proven record of scientific achievement (e.g., presentations, publications in peer-reviewed journals, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, or related field.
• 1+ year(s) of relevant experience to include interpretation and approval of patient reports in a CLIA certified laboratory.
• Background in clinical data interpretation.
• Somatic and/or germline experience.

Salary Range

• $84,000.00 - $138,000.00 (National Salary)
• $102,400.00 - $153,600.00 (California Salary)

Benefits

• Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time).
• Paid leave for parents and caregivers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Wellness support.
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

Company Description

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes a diverse team culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging.