Clinical Genomic Scientist- Curation

Baylor Genetics; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Genetics is seeking a Clinical Genomics Scientist I to analyze clinical genetics data, curate variants and genes, and summarize findings for clinical reports. The role supports remote work with flexible scheduling and daily huddles to align objectives.

Responsibilities include curating variants and gene-disease correlations per ACMG guidelines, analyzing NGS and related data, drafting reports, and ensuring data quality. Strong communication and knowledge of genomics are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have familiarity with ACMG variant curation guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of genomic variation and its relation to human disease.
• Experience in clinical genomics and variant interpretation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Curate variants, genes, and gene-disease correlations per ACMG guidelines.
• Analyze clinical genomics data including NGS, Sanger sequencing, metabolomics, and CMA; apply HGVS nomenclature.
• Draft clinical reports for review.
• Document data-quality findings, variant evidence, references, and required confirmations in case records.
• Escalate unexpected or discrepant cases to supervisory personnel before final report review.
• Support test validation, process refinement, and present findings at meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of genomic variation and its relationship to human disease.
• Apply data quality assessment principles.
• Adhere to Baylor Genetics Compliance Program Code of Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ACMG variant curation

Genomics knowledge

Medical writing

Data quality assessment

MS Office

Education

PhD or MD in clinical medicine/genetics/molecular biology

Master’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

The Clinical Genomics Scientist I analyzes clinical genetics data, curates variants and genes, and summarizes findings for clinical reports. Our scientists assist laboratory directors and R&D with validation of cutting-edge technologies and software platforms. Position supports remote work with daily huddles, clear objectives, and flexible scheduling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Curate variants, genes, and gene-disease correlations following ACMG guidelines using internal dataset, online resources, and published literature
• Analyze clinical genomics data including NGS, Sanger sequencing, metabolomics, and chromosomal microarray; select variants for curation/confirmation; apply HGVS nomenclature
• Draft clinical reports for review
• Document data-quality findings, variant evidence, source references, discrepancy resolution, and required confirmation or repeat-analysis decisions in the case record.
• Escalate unexpected, discrepant, incomplete, or technically limited cases to qualified supervisory or clinical personnel before final report review.
• Support test validation, process refinement, and present findings at meetings
• Maintain knowledge of genomic variation and its relationship to human disease
• Apply data quality assessment principles
• Adhere to Code of Conduct per Baylor Genetics Compliance Program
• Perform other duties as assigned

KEY DUTIES & TIME ALLOCATION

• Curation (50%): curation of variants, genes, and gene-disease correlation following ACMG guidelines.
• Analysis (30%): analyzing clinical genomics data, selecting variants for curation/confirmation, and 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent. Or strong candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant experience, such as genetic counseling, and relevant experience will be considered.
• 0-2 years relevant experience in variant curation or clinical genomics; new graduate with Ph.D./M.D. or Master’s with appropriate experience acceptable.

COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with 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 and writing medical language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to sit, using a screen, keyboard, and mouse.
• Punctuality in 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 committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.

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Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

MS in Gen Counseling or PhD in Gen/Mol Bio

Expert

Knowl of ACMG/AMP variant interp

Expert

Clinical Gen & report writing exp

Expert

Literature review & evidence evaluation

Expert

Underst of clinical Gen

Expert

Famil w/ NGS workflows & seq data

Expert

exp w/ ClinVar, OMIM, gnomAD, & HGMD

Expert

knowl of CAP/CLIA quality standards

Expert

Expert

Expert

Education

Required

PHD or better in Molecular Cell Sciences.