Clinical Genomic Scientist- Clinical Indication

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviewing test requisition forms and clinical notes, extracting clinical information into structured data, such as HPO terms
• Up to 20%: As needed, opportunities for cross-training in WGS variant curations or WGS report writing may become available

Qualifications

• Degree: Master’s in Genetic Counseling, MD/PhD with a background in clinical genetics
• Preferred: Master’s in Genetic Counseling
• Experience: Expertise in concepts of clinical medicine, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology
• Experience: Communicating genetic details effectively
• Excellence in reading/writing medical language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Desired: Experience in genetic counseling, familiarity reviewing clinical notes and medical writing
• Desired: Familiarity with American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines
• Desired: Knowledge of genomic variation and its correlation with human disease

Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – Clinical Indication I

• Experience: 0-1 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience

Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – Clinical Indication II

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience

Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – Clinical Indication III

• Experience: 4-6 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience
• Thorough understanding of American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines
• Track record of high quality and leading projects toward goals

Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – Clinical Indication – Senior

• Experience: 4-6 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience
• Thorough understanding of American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines
• Track record of high quality, leading projects toward goals, training coworkers, demonstration of workflow process improvement

Competencies

• Quality Assurance
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Technical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral and Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Organizational Support
• Safety and Security
• Dependability
• Innovation
• Adaptability

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, using screen, keyboard, and mouse
• Punctuality attending virtual meetings
• Occasional weekend rotation may be needed (for example, once a month)