Research Informatics Scientist/Engineer

Company: Foghorn Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOur Culture: Why work with us?At Foghorn Therapeutics, we believe in People First, Mission Always. We put People First because we know our people are the key to everything we will accomplish. We value the diversity of background, ideas, perspectives and experiences that our team members bring to Foghorn Therapeutics demonstrated by our community speaking more than 22 languages and representing over 24 nationalities. We value our teammates as people, not just as employees validated by our actions that let our people know that we care about them, their families, and their lives. We say Mission Always because we know a relentless commitment to our mission will make a difference in the lives of others. We believe our success will come from evaluating the data to follow the science. We work hard to develop a new class of therapies that could improve the lives of over 2.5 million people with cancer. Our culture is focused on succeeding through the evaluation of data, not people. And in that, relationships can flourish and develop. Our Science:The groundbreaking science behind our therapies continues to yield vital insights into diseases that have confounded physicians and researchers. Our core scientific approach is centered on the chromatin regulatory system, which opens and closes the right sections of DNA at the right time. Breakdowns in the chromatin regulatory system lead to a wide range of diseases, including cancer, impacting millions of people.Our proprietary Gene Traffic Control platform is a powerful tool for understanding and modulating the chromatin regulatory system. We are pursuing multiple treatments for breakdowns in this system. We are the only company with the ability to study and target the chromatin regulatory system at scale, in context, and in an integrated way.The Role:

We are seeking a Research Informatics professional to join our passionate team of scientists. You will help tackle complex data management for all of research. Your role will also involve aspects of project management, infrastructure, assay development and analysis, automation, and business strategy. Successful candidates should be scientifically motivated self-starters, comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and excited to use new technology to make scientists more efficient. This role is hands-on, with responsibilities to act across multiple functions / departments. The successful candidate will have the ability to talk and listen at a high level, while also being capable of doing the detailed work in the background.

In This Role, Youll Get To:

• Design, create, and maintain data management workflows
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of assay protocols to allow scientists to properly analyze and report data to downstream systems and groups
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of laboratory automation as it pertains to integration with data systems in the research and development environment
• Working with scientists and vendors to plan, design, and implement data systems and integrate into Foghorns scientific data environment
• Cultivate a data-centric company philosophy by creating best practices for data management and infrastructure
• Work closely with an entrepreneurial, highly-collaborative, interdisciplinary team and actively contribute to creating, shaping, and executing the scientific and strategic vision of the company
• Balance multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.RequirementsAbout you:
  • A degree in informatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in biotech or pharmaceutical development.
  • Familiarity with how data is generated and reported in a biotech / pharmaceutical environment.
  • Strong Understanding of IT concepts and architecture
  • Familiarity with databases and SQL
  • A strong self-starter, independent thinker, with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner
  • Confident, execution focused, team-oriented with an ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment Additional Preferred Qualifications
    • Strong programming skills in a language such as Python or C#
    • Proficiency in management of cloud computing environments such as Amazon Web Services BenefitsFoghorn Therapeutics is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:
      • Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
      • FSA and HSA for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
      • Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
      • Unlimited paid time off policy
      • Discretionary winter shut down
      • Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
      • Paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
      • Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
        
        Foghorn Therapeutics is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
        
        Foghorn is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Foghorn Therapeutics will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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