Clinical Genomics Application Scientist - Remote-First

Saphetor SA; Colombia; Remote; COP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Saphetor SA is seeking an Application Scientist in Clinical Genomics to join our commercial organization. You will support customers from pre-sales discussions through onboarding and post-sales arrangements, shaping solutions for diverse labs worldwide.

The role demands strong clinical genomics experience, proficiency in English and Spanish, and the ability to translate complex IT concepts for clinicians and researchers. Remote-first setup with LATAM travel possible.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in clinical genomics workflows, including NGS library preparation, sequencing, and secondary and/or tertiary analysis in a clinical setting.
• Solid grasp of variant classification frameworks and a deep understanding of NGS workflows.
• Ability to translate complex clinical genomics and bioinformatics concepts for clinicians, laboratory technicians, researchers, and IT professionals.
• Global mindset with experience supporting international customers in a scale-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Pre-sales Support: Deliver expert demonstrations bridging clinical needs with VarSome Premium/Clinical; own evaluation process and advise on lab equipment/system integrations.
• Post-sales Support: Lead onboarding sessions for geneticists and bioinformaticians for rapid time-to-value; advise on variant interpretation and clinical workflows.
• Workflow Optimization & Support: Fine-tune filtering strategies and automation to maximize platform stickiness and coordinate between customer support and stakeholders.
• Scientific Advocacy: Gather power-user feedback to influence the product roadmap and develop technical white papers.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Marketing, and Operations to ensure product-market fit and growth; translate features into customer benefits.

Skills

Clinical genomics workflows

NGS data analysis

Variant interpretation

Lab equipment integrations

Technical communication

Multilingual Spanish/English

Education

Master’s or PhD in Human Genetics

Tools

NGS pipelines

Variant classification frameworks

Job description

Saphetor SA is seeking an Application Scientist in Clinical Genomics to join our commercial organization. You will support customers from pre-sales discussions through onboarding and post-sales arrangements, shaping solutions for diverse labs worldwide.

The role demands strong clinical genomics experience, proficiency in English and Spanish, and the ability to translate complex IT concepts for clinicians and researchers. Remote-first setup with LATAM travel possible.