Clinical Molecular Geneticist ($3k Sign-On Bonus)

Keane & Beane, P.C.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GeneDx, un laboratoire génétique d'essai diagnostic en rapide expansion, recherche un Senior Clinical Scientist pour rejoindre son équipe en Génétique Clinique. Ce rôle implique la révision et l'interprétation de variants identifiés par des séquençages d'exome et de génome, tout en collaborant avec divers professionnels. Les candidats devraient posséder un diplôme avancé, de l'expérience en diagnostics cliniques et une connaissance fondamentale de la génétique humaine.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, ou DO requis.
• Certifié ou éligible à la certification ABMGG en Génétique Moléculaire et Génomique Clinique.
• 2+ ans d'expérience en environnement de diagnostic clinique souhaité.

Responsibilities

• Revue et qualification des variants identifiés par séquençage.
• Travaille avec une équipe de généticiens et conseillers génétiques.
• Revue de rapports de tests cliniques détaillés.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Judgment

NGS Analysis

Molecular Test Design

Education

PhD

MD

Job description

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.

GeneDx is seeking an ABMGG board-certified/eligible Senior Clinical Scientist (FT, 40 hours, Remote) to join our Clinical Genetics team.

Candidates should be open to the desired shifts: Tues–Sat or Sun-Thurs.

GeneDx is a rapidly growing, CAP and CLIA-certified diagnostic genetic testing laboratory for molecular genetics. Our historic mission has been to make clinical diagnostic testing available for people with genetic conditions and their families. We utilize cutting-edge technologies to provide a wide array of molecular genetic diagnostic tests, including exome sequencing, genome sequencing, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels. We specialize in genetic testing for rare hereditary disorders, but also test for common disorders. To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com.

The GeneDx Sr. Clinical Scientist independently reviews and qualifies variants identified by exome and genome sequencing, utilizing proprietary software and semi-automated workflows within a team environment, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential Duties:

Works with a team of molecular, clinical, cytogenetic and biochemical geneticists, genetic counselors, and bioinformaticians
Qualifies and interprets clinically relevant variants identified by NGS
Establishes phenotype-genotype links
Reviews a large spectrum of genetic disorders
Reviews and signs-out detailed clinical test reports
Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

PhD, MD, or DO degree
Certified or eligible for certification by the ABMGG in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics, Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Clinical Genetics and Genomics, or equivalent
2+ years of experience in a clinical diagnostics setting preferred
Fundamental knowledge of human genetics is essential
Previous experience with clinical analysis of exome sequencing data is preferred
Appropriate judgment as it pertains to diagnostic and predictive testing, as well as excellent time management and communication skills
Expertise in pertinent areas such as NGS analysis, online human genomics resources, and molecular test design is preferred

Please submit a cover letter with your application.