About the Job:

The Clinical Staff Pathologist applies knowledge of anatomic pathology, diagnostic medicine, and immunohistochemistry in support of FMI’s mission to transform cancer care.

The Pathologist is involved in all aspects of FMI’s laboratory operations as related to a specimen journey through the laboratory. Primary duties include tissue adequacy review of specimens submitted for clinical testing and research studies, and sign-out of immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays for clinical biomarkers including PD-L1, HER2, MET, FOLR1, Claudin-18, MMR, PTEN, DLL3, ER, PR, TROP-2, and additional markers as the test menu expands. The Pathologist also provides internal and external support and subject matter expertise to laboratory operations staff as well as to clients in line with professional licensure and experience.

This position is part-time (typically 24 hours per week on average) and may be assigned to work during any time that the laboratory is operational including evening and/or weekend hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in tissue adequacy review and specimen optimization for clinical, biopharma, and clinical trial testing performed at FMI including, but not limited to, FoundationOne®CDx and FoundationOne®Heme assays.
• Review Hematoxylin and Eosin stained slides and accompanying documentation in order to (1) determine specimen adequacy, (2) assign a tumor type and tumor nuclear percentage, and (3) optimize sample handling as needed prior to next-generation sequencing.
• Perform sign-out of immunohistochemistry (IHC) clinical assays including PD-L1, HER2, MET, FOLR1, Claudin-18, MMR, PTEN, DLL3, ER, PR, TROP-2, and additional markers as the test menu expands.
• Function as an internal and external clinical consultant regarding the utility of Foundation Medicine assays including sample selection, test appropriateness, and interpretation of results.
• Support lab operations and client services staff to resolve issues and technical inquiries.
• Interact with the information technology teams to ensure appropriate functioning of software tools and integrity of clinical data and reports.
• Maintain availability to work during times that the laboratory is operational including evening and/or weekend hours.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Active State Medical Licensure of laboratory location
• Formal anatomic pathology training
• American Board of Pathology – Anatomic Pathology Certification
• 2+ years of experience in diagnostic pathology, biomedical research, or biotechnology after completion of clinical training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with immunohistochemistry interpretation and sign-out, particularly for predictive and companion diagnostic biomarkers in oncology
• 3+ years of experience evaluating histologic images
• Anatomic or clinical pathology 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
• Demonstrated history of cross-functional leadership and/or participation in cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability of meeting deadlines
• 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
• 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
• Understanding of HIPAA and importance of patient safety and data privacy regulations and guidelines 
• Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Morrisville, NC is $150,000 - $175,000 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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