Variant Scientist
Core
Classify and interpret somatic and germline variants from NGS sequencing data to generate high-quality clinical molecular reports for physicians.
Role type
Variant Scientist (Clinical Molecular Diagnostics)
Builds
Patient molecular reports for clinical utility
Domain
Precision medicine / Oncology / Clinical Genomics
Required skills
Variant classification (somatic/germline), NGS data analysis, scientific literature curation, clinical report writing, quality control for molecular reports, assay process improvement, variant/gene/disease curation
Preferred skills
Cancer genetics, human mutation databases, genome browsers, HGVS nomenclature, oncology experience
Technologies
Whole exome NGS sequencing, liquid biopsy, panel tests
Responsibilities
Accurately classify somatic and germline variants for liquid biopsy, panel tests, and whole exome NGS sequencing; Utilize in-house software tools to analyze clinical molecular data; Read and interpret scientific literature and curate relevant findings; Summarize somatic and inherited genetic test results to generate high quality clinical reports; Perform critical quality control functions for molecular reports; Support improvements for current assays and processes; Curate variants, genes, and diseases for scientific and clinical relevance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
