Remote Cardiology Variant Assessment Scientist I

Ambry Genetics Corporation; Maine; Remote; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus is seeking a Variant Assessment Scientist I/II (Cardiology) for a remote US role. You will analyze diagnostic molecular test results, review literature, and provide clinical interpretation with high-quality writing. Collaboration with medical professionals to publish relevant findings is expected.

Applicants should hold a PhD or MD in a relevant field; MS may be considered. At least 2 years in variant assessment preferred; cardiology experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD with expertise in molecular genetics, human genetics, molecular pathology or related field.
• MS in molecular biology, genetics or related field with exceptional expertise and outstanding job performance may also be considered.
• Minimum +2 years of experience with variant assessment.

Responsibilities

• Write and interpret molecular test results, including relevant medical literature reviews and summary.
• Participate in updating variant classification guidelines and developing gene specific classification guidelines.
• Research novel ways to assess sequence variants.
• Manage and follow guidelines of variant pre-classification workflow to maximize reporting results within published turn-around times.
• Train new variant team members or clinical team.

Skills

Variant interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Education

PhD in molecular genetics

MD in molecular genetics

MS in molecular biology

Job description

Tempus is seeking a Variant Assessment Scientist I/II (Cardiology) for a remote US role. You will analyze diagnostic molecular test results, review literature, and provide clinical interpretation with high-quality writing. Collaboration with medical professionals to publish relevant findings is expected.

Applicants should hold a PhD or MD in a relevant field; MS may be considered. At least 2 years in variant assessment preferred; cardiology experience is a plus.