Associate Staff Curation Scientist

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe. 
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.  
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
 
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

As a member of the Content group, you will join a dynamic cross-functional team composed of scientists and software engineers working to develop software and services to benefit scientists, clinicians, and patients. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with training in biology to contribute to the advancement of clinical care for oncology patients.

As an Associate Staff Curation Scientist, your role consists of investigating sources of scientific information for inclusion in QIAGEN applications and working with product and requirements owners to ensure that the information is used appropriately in our applications. To facilitate capturing this information, you will work with our internal curation groups to develop and improve our curation protocols, tools, and processes.

The primary responsibility is to work closely within a curation team to provide research necessary to grow and maintain the QIAGEN Precision Insights MarkerMine KnowledgeBase, which is used to create client reports.
This role is responsible for researching and analyzing published scientific and clinical data, communicating with other scientists and oncologists, and writing accurate content in the knowledgebase. In addition, this role will contribute to non-curation projects and initiatives.

Position Requirements

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Literature research on cancer biomarkers
• Utilization of genomic databases and tools such as IGV, ClinVar, gnomAD, and COSMIC
• Write accurate synopses of literature and data surrounding biomarkers and cancer drugs
• Synthesize data into reports for cancer patients and their physicians
• Review clinical trials
• Work in an efficient manner within the team setting to submit reports within stated deadlines
• Attend all weekly science meetings, as applicable
• Assist with training of new scientists, as needed
• Assist with development of quality assurance policies for maintaining content of knowledgebase, as needed
• Assist in development of all clinical products, as needed
• Participate in conference calls and other consultations with physicians and scientists to discuss their research and its applications to cancer patients, if needed

Specific Requirements:

• Understanding of somatic alterations in cancer and their impact on disease and treatment sensitivity/resistance
• Excellent written and oral communication, organization and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and manage time, including proven ability to use resources effectively and efficiently
• Ability to contribute to the team morale and collaborative spirit in a positive, respectful, and consistent manner

In accordance with Company policies, the employee must (as applicable):

• Maintain up-to-date, accurate written record of work and relevant data entry in compliance with company standards
• Promote the highest quality delivery of efficient and effective services to clients
• Maintain highest standard of integrity and confidentiality around all client, scientific and company related matters

Personal Requirements

• PhD. in cancer biology, molecular biology, genetics, or related field.
• 5 - 8 years post-graduate experience preferred.
• Location in SF Bay area preferred but not required.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.  Candidates who require accommodation should contact Benefits@QIAGEN.com. This policy is part of QIAGEN’s ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.