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Pathologist - Per Diem (Active Full Medical License For Massachusetts)Foundation Medicine, Inc.

  • not-remote
  • full-time
  • Salary
  • Boston, MA
Job Summary

Foundation Medicine, Inc.



  • Part Time




About the Job

The Pathologist is involved in all aspects of Foundation Medicine's laboratory operations and serves as an internal subject matter expert, applying medical knowledge to advise decisionmakers in support of Foundation Medicine's mission to transform cancer care. The Pathologist is responsible for review and approval of documentation and

reports, supporting clinical testing strategies, as well as new assay development and validation. The

Pathologist also serves as an ambassador for comprehensive genomic profiling through education and

research efforts within and external to Foundation Medicine.

This position is part-time (under 20 hours per week) and may be assigned to work during any time that

the laboratory is operational including evening and/or weekend hours.

Regular onsite work at a designated Foundation Medicine location is an essential function of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in specimen review for all clinical and biopharma testing performed at Foundation Medicine including

FoundationOneCDx, FoundationOneHeme, and FoundationOneLiquid assays.

• Review Hematoxylin and Eosin stain (H&E) stained slides for specimen adequacy prior to nextgeneration sequencing and immunohistochemistry testing.

• Interact with the information technology teams to ensure appropriate functioning of software tools

and integrity of clinical data and reports.

• Assist in the development, training, and orientation of laboratory personnel in pathology review.

• Maintain availability to work during times that the laboratory is operational including evening

and/or weekend hours.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine Degree

• Active Medical Licensure

• Formal pathology training

• American Board of Pathology – Anatomic Pathology Certification


Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience evaluating images, including developing and running assays

• Subspecialty training and/or expertise in cancer biology, genomics or clinical trials

• Strong history of achievement demonstrated by leadership activities, publications, presentations

or other activities

• Collaboration skills and the ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) with internal and

external team members on project activities

• Process-oriented, flexible mindset and approach to creative problem solving

• Demonstrated history of cross-functional leadership and/or participation in cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated ability of meeting deadlines

• Understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the

importance of patient data privacy

• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor

• Ability to self-organize and operate effectively without day-to-day oversight, while staying tightly

connected to key leaders and teams across the collaborations

• Ability to work in a laboratory environment in the presence of chemicals and reagents

• Commitment to reflect Foundation Medicine's values: Integrity, Courage, Passion

The expected compensation for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $175 - $250/hour. The hourly rate is commensurate with Foundation Medicine’s 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.

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About Foundation Medicine


Confidence, or the belief that we need to check every box before applying for a job, can sometimes hold us back from going after a role that inspires us. At Foundation Medicine there's no such thing as the 'perfect' applicant, and our company is a place where every employee can make an impact and continue to grow whatever background they may have or path they may have taken. So, as long as you meet the basic qualifications for a role, please apply if you see a position that would make you excited to come into Foundation Medicine every day and help us transform precision medicine.













Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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