[Remote] Clinical Genomic Scientist- Variant Curation
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Baylor Genetics is a leader in clinical genomics, and they are seeking a Clinical Genomic Scientist to analyze clinical genetics data and curate variants for clinical reports. The role involves extensive variant curation, data analysis, and may include drafting clinical reports and validating tests.
Responsibilities
- Curation (50%): curation of variants, genes, and gene-disease correlation following ACMG guidelines
- Analysis (30%): analyzing clinical genomics data, selecting variants for curation/confirmation, variant nomenclature following HGVS guidelines
- Other (20%): may involve clinical report drafting, test validation, process refinement, presenting findings, monitoring test turnaround time
Skills
- PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent. Or strong candidates with a Master's degree and relevant experience
- 2-4 years of experience in clinical genomics or related fields (including postdoctoral appointments)
- Thorough understanding of the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines
- Knowledge of genomic variation and its correlation with human disease
- Expertise in concepts of clinical medicine, genetics, genomics, or molecular biology
- Experience in data quality assessment and communicating genetic details effectively
- Excellence in reading/writing medical language
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- MB(ASCP) certification
- Experience in bioinformatics analysis, variant effect prediction algorithms, and scripting languages
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