Remote-Eligible Clinical Genomics Variant Scientist

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

Education benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a qualified clinical genomics analyst to support variant interpretation and reporting in a leading academic clinical laboratory.

The role focuses on targeted gene panels and genome-scale sequencing, including tool evaluation, test development, and SOP creation. You will collaborate with clinical faculty and staff, contribute to translational research, and support education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree required.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification required.
• Work Experience: 3 years relevant experience.
• Skills: Not Applicable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, assess, and interpret genetic variation identified via clinical genomic testing workflows.
• Interpret genetic variation in accordance with up-to-date guidelines.
• Assess QC metrics related to NGS and variant interpretation.
• Aid clinical staff with variant interpretation.
• Develop and evaluate tools and processes for clinical genomic testing and reporting.
• Support regulatory compliance and SOP maintenance.
• Assist translational research projects.

Skills

Genomic data analysis

Analytical thinking

Biology

Clinical databases

Data security

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

NGS data analysis

Organizing

Process optimization

Team collaboration

Working independently

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a qualified clinical genomics analyst to support variant interpretation and reporting in a leading academic clinical laboratory.

The role focuses on targeted gene panels and genome-scale sequencing, including tool evaluation, test development, and SOP creation. You will collaborate with clinical faculty and staff, contribute to translational research, and support education initiatives.