Variant Scientist - Remote

Jobs via Dice; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company seeks a Variant Scientist for a remote role, focusing on analyzing molecular test results in a clinical setting. This position involves collaboration with diverse specialists and minimal hands-on lab work. Candidates with a strong background in genetics and exceptional communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. required in relevant disciplines.
• Experience in hematological malignancy somatic variant classification required.
• Strong understanding of laboratory genetics and genomics techniques.

Responsibilities

• Variant curation and interpretation of somatic variants.
• Drafting clinical reports based on molecular test results.

Skills

Hematological malignancy somatic variant classification

Excellent communication

Scientific creativity

Basic technical competency

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in human genetics, molecular biology, neurogenetics, genetic counseling, cancer cell biology, molecular pathology, medical pharmacology

Job description

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Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Variant Scientist for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare clients in Los Angeles, CA. (100% remote PST)

Responsibilities :

• 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.
• The successful applicant 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.
  
  

Required Skills:

• 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.
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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