Associate Clinical Curation Scientist

Abbott; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott, in collaboration with PreventionGenetics, seeks an Associate Clinical Curation Scientist to interpret and classify genetic variants and maintain the variant database for clinical reports. You will collaborate with laboratory geneticists and the Clinical Laboratory Director to ensure accurate, well-documented results.

The role supports field-based remote work or on-site presence at Marshfield, WI, with potential travel for training and occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with genomic medicine data research including NGS data and public databases (NCBI, EBI, UCSC, IGV).
• Excellent verbal and written communication to convey complex genetic information.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and classify genetic variants using ACMG/AMP and ClinGen guidelines.
• Maintain PreventionGenetics variant database and prepare test reports.
• Collaborate with Geneticists and Laboratory Directors to refine content and structure reports.
• Manage confidential information and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Genomic medicine data research

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in genetics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NCBI

EBI

UCSC

IGV

Job description

This job is available in 2 locations Category Research & Development

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Overview

This position supports laboratory functions of PreventionGenetics, part of Abbott Cancer Diagnostics. PreventionGenetics is a clinical genetic testing company for both rare disease and germline hereditary cancer.The Associate Clinical Curation Scientist is responsible for interpretation and classification of genetic variants. This role applies established guidelines, including ACMG/AMP and ClinGen recommendations, to assess genetic evidence from the scientific literature, public databases, and clinical data. The Associate Clinical Curation Scientist will collaborate with laboratory geneticists and the Clinical Laboratory Director to maintain PreventionGenetics’ variant database and prepare test reports.

This position is field based / remote. The Associate Clinical Curation Scientist may work fully on site at the PreventionGenetics office location in Marshfield, WI, fully remote, or a hybrid of on site or remote, as agreed upon with their direct supervisor. Remote employees may be required to travel to PreventionGenetics headquarters for training.

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contributes to our variant interpretation database by identifying, interpreting, and documenting key findings from the literature to capture gene alterations associated with human genetic disease.
• Participate in the interpretation and analysis of identified variants from clinical samples.
• Collaborate with Geneticists and Laboratory Directors to refine content and structure reports.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships by using appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve a wide range of intellectual and practical problems and to comprehend most abstruse concepts.
• Ability to work and solve problems independently.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with genomic medicine data research to include working with next-generation sequencing data and using public databases, tools, and resources, such as NCBI, EBI, UCSC, IGV.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary to communicate complex genetic information to colleagues.
• Visual acuity is required to view computer screens.
• The ability to stand and/or sit for up to 50 minutes during each hour is necessary to perform tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of DNA sequencing, including whole genome and exome sequencing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with public databases, tools, and resources.

The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Location United States - Texas - Plano Category Research & Development

Job Id 31165070 Medical surveillance No Division ONCO Cancer Diagnostics Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time Additional Location United States - Wisconsin - Marshfield Significant work activities Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day); Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Job available in 2 locations

• United States of America : Remote

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