Variant Scientist II (Development): REMOTE, USA

Compensation

$112,000-$120,000

Variant Scientist II (Development): REMOTE, USA

Job Overview

The primary responsibilities of this role include leading cross-functional projects to drive scientific innovation and excellence in variant classification, gene-disease validity, computational biology, and clinical data analytics. As a member of the Genomic Science Development team, the variant scientist will evaluate the latest scientific advancements to continuously improve the Ambry Classifi™ program and implement new analytical methods and automation tools. The successful candidate will focus on high impact data-driven outcomes to support business goals.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Rigorous analysis of scientific data, whole genome sequencing results, evaluating external published literature and designing internal validation studies
• Leadership of cross-functional groups at the team, department, and enterprise level
• Demonstrate scientific expertise in molecular genetics, variant science, and gene-disease validity
• Develop innovative technologies, software tools, AI/ML to improve the quality and efficiency of variant, gene, disease, and clinical data curation and classification
• Develop robust processes to implement scientific advancements meeting all quality assurance standards and documentation requirements while maintaining operational efficiency
• Develop educational training modules and methods to ensure broad adoption of all scientific advancements in a high-throughput laboratory environment

Education And Knowledge

• Develop educational training modules and methods to ensure broad adoption of all scientific advancements in a high-throughput laboratory environment

Technical Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to engage stakeholders and socialize success
• Ability to adapt to significant change that is inherent in development and innovation
• Ability to work in and contribute to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in whole genome sequencing (WGS) case analysis and/or variant classification in either a commercial or clinical laboratory setting
• Post-doctoral fellowship preferred
• Experience in project, program, and change management preferred

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