Clinical Genomics Variant Scientist: Interpretation

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Transit benefits (Metro U-Pass)

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Genomics professional to support clinical genomic testing workflows, focusing on variant analysis, curation, and interpretation for germline conditions. You will help develop SOPs and educational materials while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality controls.

You will collaborate with faculty and clinical staff on test development, validation, and translational research, contributing to education initiatives and workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Ph.D. preferred.
• Relevant experience: 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, assess, and interpret genetic variation identified via clinical genomic testing workflows.
• Integrate complex information to determine clinical applicability of variants.
• Interpret variants per up-to-date professional guidelines.
• Assess QC metrics related to NGS and variant interpretation.
• Aid clinical staff with variant interpretation.
• Develop tools and processes for genomic testing and reporting.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and SOP maintenance.
• Support translational research initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Biology

Genetic Research

Next Generation Sequencing

Data Analysis

Scientific Literature

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical Databases

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Genomics professional to support clinical genomic testing workflows, focusing on variant analysis, curation, and interpretation for germline conditions. You will help develop SOPs and educational materials while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality controls.

You will collaborate with faculty and clinical staff on test development, validation, and translational research, contributing to education initiatives and workflow improvements.