Clinical Genomic Scientist Specialist Team
Duties And Responsibilities
• Curation and Analysis (80%): curation of variants, genes, and gene-disease correlation following ACMG guidelines, 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 and task delegation, assisting R&D
Qualifications
Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist I
• Degree: PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent. Or strong candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant experience. Desired: MB(ASCP) certification.
• Familiarity with American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines.
Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist II
• Degree: PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent. Or strong candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant experience. Desired: MB(ASCP) certification.
• 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 is required
Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist III
• Degree: PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent. Or strong candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant experience. Desired: MB(ASCP) certification.
• 4-6 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 is required
• Track record of high quality, leading projects toward goals, deep understanding of complex variant curation concepts
Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist Senior
• Degree: PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent. Or strong candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant experience. Desired: MB(ASCP) certification.
• 7+ 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 is required
• Track record of high quality, leading projects toward goals, deep understanding of complex variant curation concepts, broad range of expertise, training coworkers, demonstration of workflow process improvement
Experience
• 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).
• Desired: experience in bioinformatics analysis, variant effect prediction algorithms, and scripting languages
Competencies
• Quality Assurance
• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Technical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral and Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Organizational Support
• Safety and Security
• Dependability
• Innovation
• Adaptability
Physical Demands And Work Environment
• At your Home Office:
• Frequently required to sit, using screen, keyboard, and mouse.
• Punctuality attending virtual meetings
• Occasional weekend rotation may be needed (for example, once a month)
EEO Statement
Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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• Curation and Analysis (80%): curation of variants, genes, and gene-disease correlation following ACMG guidelines, 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 and task delegation, assisting R&D
Qualifications
Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist I
• Degree: PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent. Or strong candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant experience. Desired: MB(ASCP) certification.
• Familiarity with American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines.
Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist II
• Degree: PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent. Or strong candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant experience. Desired: MB(ASCP) certification.
• 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 is required
Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist III
• Degree: PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent. Or strong candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant experience. Desired: MB(ASCP) certification.
• 4-6 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 is required
• Track record of high quality, leading projects toward goals, deep understanding of complex variant curation concepts
Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist Senior
• Degree: PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent. Or strong candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant experience. Desired: MB(ASCP) certification.
• 7+ 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 is required
• Track record of high quality, leading projects toward goals, deep understanding of complex variant curation concepts, broad range of expertise, training coworkers, demonstration of workflow process improvement
Experience
• 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).
• Desired: experience in bioinformatics analysis, variant effect prediction algorithms, and scripting languages
Competencies
• Quality Assurance
• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Technical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral and Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Organizational Support
• Safety and Security
• Dependability
• Innovation
• Adaptability
Physical Demands And Work Environment
• At your Home Office:
• Frequently required to sit, using screen, keyboard, and mouse.
• Punctuality attending virtual meetings
• Occasional weekend rotation may be needed (for example, once a month)
EEO Statement
Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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