About the Job

The Analyst I, Clinical Bioinformatics is responsible for analysis and delivery of next generation sequence
data in a high-complexity clinical diagnostic laboratory to clinicians, pharmaceutical partners, and
academic collaborators. In addition, the position is responsible for collecting and presenting quality
metrics and reviewing variant reports.

This is a regulated position and additional information may be available from QA on the qualifications for
this role pertaining to regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Develop annotated genomic profiles of somatic aberrations based on massively-parallel sequencing
(Next Generation Sequencing or NGS) data in cancer-patient samples study.
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.
Collaborate with technical teams in specifying requirements for tools to enhance workflow efficiency
and robustness.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Prior experience working with bioinformatics tools and databases

Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Bioinformatics, Biology, or a life science
Substantive genomics research experience in rigorous academic setting
Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases, including the National Center for Biotechnology
Information (NCBI), University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) Genome Browser, and Integrative
Genomics Viewer (IGV)
Scripting ability in Python or Perl
Facility with UNIX environment
Experience with Next-Generation Sequencing
Experience working within a CLIA-certified clinical diagnostics laboratory
Ability to work in a lab environment in the presence of chemicals and regents
Ability to work weekend or off-hours shift work
Strong interpersonal skills that include excellent skills in written and oral communication,
collaboration, and problem solving
Demonstrated history of successfully managing multiple concurrent initiatives and maintaining one's
own workflow
Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
Commitment to reflecting FMI's values: passion, patients, innovation and collaboration