Variant Scientist, Clinical Genomics

Ampcus, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Variant Scientist specializing in Clinical Genomics to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in analyzing and interpreting somatic variants in a clinical diagnostics lab setting, utilizing advanced next-generation sequencing techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in human genetics or molecular biology, coupled with hands-on experience in variant classification. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work in molecular diagnostics while collaborating with a diverse team of experts. If you are passionate about genetics and eager to make a real impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in genetics or related fields is required.
• Experience in hematological malignancy variant classification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report clinical molecular test results based on NGS assays.
• Draft clinical reports and curate somatic variants.

Skills

Hematological Malignancy Variant Classification

Communication Skills

Scientific Creativity

Technical Competency (Windows, MS Office)

Education

Ph.D. in Human Genetics

M.S. in Molecular Biology

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Zoom

VPN

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Variant Scientist, Clinical Genomics

Location(s): Los Angeles, CA

(Remote: laptop will be provided)

Job Summary

• The Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories (MDL) at the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is seeking a clinical genomics variant scientist in clinical diagnostics lab setting.


• The incumbent will be a key member of a team of clinical laboratory scientists, molecular biologists, medical geneticists, molecular pathologists, and bioinformatics engineers working together to analyze and report clinical molecular test results based on next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays.

He will operate in two major areas:

(1) Variant curation and interpretation of somatic variants detected by in-house Hematologic Malignancy NGS tests.

(2) Clinical report drafting.

Job Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or M.S. degree is required in human genetics, molecular biology, neurogenetics, genetic counseling, cancer cell biology, molecular pathology, medical pharmacology, or other related fields.


• Experience in hematological malignancy somatic variant classification is required.


• Though laboratory techniques are not physically performed, the incumbent must understand the techniques of laboratory genetics and genomics (e.g. target capture/amplification and massively parallel sequencing).


• Excellent communication and writing skills are required. Must exhibit scientific creativity and routinely demonstrate independent thought.


• Basic technical competency and independency in evaluating and troubleshooting is required when using Windows, MS Office, Teams, Zoom, VPN, etc.

Shift:

• Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00).

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.