Variant Scientist

Responsibilities

• Accurately classify somatic and germline variants for liquid biopsy, panel tests, and whole exome NGS sequencing
• Utilize a variety of in-house software tools to analyze clinical molecular data
• Read and interpret scientific literature and curate relevant findings in a clear, concise, and precise manner
• Summarize somatic and inherited genetic test results to generate high quality clinical reports
• Perform critical quality control functions for molecular reports that complies with quality management programs and standard operating procedures
• Support improvements for current assays and processes
• Curate variants, genes, and diseases for scientific and clinical relevance
• May train junior team members

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in Cancer Genetics, Human Genetics, or Biological Sciences
• Prior experience in a diagnostic laboratory, clinical report writing, and familiarity with human mutation databases, genome browsers, and HGVS nomenclature is preferred.
• Oncology experience strongly preferred

Skills:

• Must have utmost attention to detail, excellent communication, and writing skills
• Must have ability to accurately follow formal documentation and protocols
• Must be flexible and able to adjust priorities according to workload or management needs

Benefits

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.