Lead Genomics Scientist - Clinical Variant Interpretation

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 190,541,000 - 252,558,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Genomic Senior Staff Scientist to lead interpretation of variants from clinical sequencing data. You will draft clinical reports, collaborate with genetic counselors and clinicians, and support development of new genomic tests in a high‑quality CLIA‑certified environment.

The role requires an advanced degree in molecular biology/genetics with 4+ years in genetics or cancer genetics, including NGS experience.

Qualifications

• Requires PhD or MS in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related field.
• Experience with next generation sequencing and variant interpretation in a clinical setting.
• Ability to evaluate scientific literature and clinical data for diagnostic reports.

Responsibilities

• Identify clinically significant sequence variants using established tools and workflows.
• Collect genetic, clinical, and molecular information from peer‑reviewed sources.
• Critically analyze published data relevant to clinical case analyses.
• Review patient medical records and abstract information for cases.
• Independently classify variants (germline and/or somatic) and summarize results.
• Meet turnaround times required for clinical laboratory reporting.
• Contribute to development of new clinical‑grade tests and SOPs.
• Create validation and SOP documentation drafts with minimal corrections.

Skills

NGS analysis

Variant interpretation

Literature review

Clinical reporting

Team collaboration

CAP/CLIA knowledge

Education

PhD or MS in Molecular Biology/Genetics

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Genomic Senior Staff Scientist to lead interpretation of variants from clinical sequencing data. You will draft clinical reports, collaborate with genetic counselors and clinicians, and support development of new genomic tests in a high‑quality CLIA‑certified environment.

The role requires an advanced degree in molecular biology/genetics with 4+ years in genetics or cancer genetics, including NGS experience.