Variant Scientist II – Remote

Labcorp; Burlington (NC); Remote; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genetics company is seeking a Variant Scientist to join its team. This role involves variant interpretation and clinical reporting, with options for remote work or a physical location in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., a Master's, or a Bachelor's in relevant fields and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered including health, PTO, and more.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with no experience OR Master's with 2 years variant interpretation OR Bachelor's with 3 years experience.
• Experience in a CLIA diagnostic laboratory preferred.
• Familiarity with next-generation sequencing and genetic variant curation.

Responsibilities

• Perform variant interpretation using in-house genetic evidence system.
• Analyze clinical and genetic information critically.
• Develop and curate genetic content for genetic disorders.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Collaborative spirit

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Master's in Genetic Counseling or related field

Bachelor's in Genetics or related field

Job description

Overview

Invitae, part of Labcorp, is looking for a Variant Scientist to join its team! The Variant Scientist will contribute to a high-performing team that supports variant interpretation and clinical reporting across our product portfolio. The position will be responsible for curating genetic content across different clinical areas to grow, scale, and improve our offerings. Please note: this position has the option to be 100% remote in the US, or physically located at our laboratory in San Francisco, CA.

The schedule for this position will be Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-5pm local time zone.

Responsibilities

• Up to 75% of your time performing variant interpretation (aka variant curation) using our validated in-house genetic evidence system to generate clear and concise clinical reports

• Critically analyze and interpret clinical and genetic information, including published literature, public and private databases, functional studies and modeling, as well as patient clinical records

• Develop, curate, and refine genetic content for a broad range of genetic disorders to support our operations and clinical offerings

• Achieve and maintain technical and clinical competency through initial and ongoing training in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Receive and provide case-related and performance-related feedback in a direct and supportive setting

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Genetics / Molecular Genetics /Human Genetics) with no previous experience OR

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling, biological sciences, molecular genetics, human genetics or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant variant interpretation experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, biological sciences, molecular genetics, human genetics or related field with minimum 3 years of relevant variant interpretation experience

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in a CLIA diagnostic laboratory, familiarity with next-generation sequencing, genetic variant curation, interpretation of clinical relevance, and knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection and copy number variant interpretation

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: oncology, blood disorders, hematology, immunology.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to adapt to significant change that is inherent in development and innovation

• Desire to work in and contribute to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

• Demonstrated ability to understand, synthesize, and coherently evaluate complex genetic information.

• A sense of curiosity, strong collaborative spirit, and a willingness to learn

Application Window: 10/15/2025

Salary Range: $115,000 – $150,000 / year

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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