Clinical Genomic Scientist- WGS Analysis
Baylor Genetics · United States · 2 days ago
RemoteRemoteAnalystFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Review test requisition forms and clinical notes;
- Perform case analysis using the Emedgene platform;
- Identify and select variants relevant to the proband’s phenotype;
- Request confirmatory testing when necessary;
- Communicate findings at cross-team huddles
Qualifications
- For all ranks: Degree: Masters in Genetic Counseling, MD, or PhD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines.
- Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – WGS review I: 1 year of prior experience with whole exome or whole genome case review is preferred.
- Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – WGS review II: 2 years of experience with whole exome or whole genome case review is preferred.
- Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – WGS review III: 5 years of experience with whole exome or whole genome case review is preferred.
- Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – WGS review – Senior: 7 years of experience with whole exome or whole genome case review is preferred.
- Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – WGS review – Professional: 10 years of experience with whole exome or whole genome case review is preferred.
- Demonstration of thorough expertise of gene-disease correlation, case analysis, variant selection.
- Track record of high quality, leading projects toward goals, training coworkers, demonstration of workflow process improvement.
Experience And Competencies
- Expertise in concepts of clinical medicine, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology.
- Knowledge of genomic variation and its correlation with human disease.
- Familiarity with American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines.
- Experience in communicating genetic details effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Competencies include 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
- At your Home Office:
- Frequently required to sit, using screen, keyboard, and mouse.
- Punctuality attending virtual meetings.
- Occasional weekend rotation may be needed (for example, once a month).