Sr. Clinical Genomic Scientist Job at Lifelancer, Houston, TX

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  • Lifelancer
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Clinical Genomic Scientist

Job Location: United States

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Baylor Genetics, one of the world leaders in clinical molecular genetics, is excited to announce an opening in the Clinical Genomics Interpretation (CGI) division. The Clinical Genomics Scientist analyzes clinical genetics data, curates variants and genes, and summarizes findings for clinical reports. Our scientists assist laboratory directors and R&D with validation of cutting-edge technologies and software platforms.

The Clinical Genomics Scientist position is a remote work opportunity, with daily huddles, clear objectives, and flexible scheduling. Minimal on-site time at the headquarters in Houston, TX may be required. Come join our team from the comfort of your home office!

Qualifications

Education:

  • Degree: PhD or MD level degree in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or an equivalent subject. Strong candidates with a Master’s degree and appropriate experience will be considered.
    • Relevant experience: 4-7 years
    • Certification (optional): MB(ASCP)
Experience

  • Knowledge of genomic variation and its relationship to human disease
  • Knowledge of literature curation methodologies.
  • Knowledge of variant detection, molecular mechanisms of disease, functional assays, and computational analysis.
  • Technical expertise in clinical medicine, genetics, genomics, or molecular biology.
  • Experience with data quality assessment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in communicating an understanding of genetics details.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of data analysis as applied to experimental results.
  • Experience in the application of ontologies for medical/biological annotation.
  • An understanding of bioinformatics analysis to identify variants within genomic data sets, and variant effect prediction algorithms (desired).
  • Experience with use of Perl, Python, or other programming language (desired).
  • Ability to create scripts and process large quantities of data (desired).

Duties And Responsibilities

  • 50%: curation of variants, genes, and gene-disease correlations following ACMG guidelines, using our robust internal dataset, online resources, and published literature.
  • 30%: analyzing clinical genomics data, including next-generation sequencing, Sanger sequencing, metabolomics, and chromosomal microarray.
  • 10%: clinical report drafting.
  • 10%: validation, process refinement, presenting findings at meetings, and performing other duties as needed.
  • Adheres to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

  • Frequently required to sit
  • Frequently required to stand
  • Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
  • Frequently required to talk or hear
  • Frequently required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
  • Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials

EEO Statement

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law

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Job Tags

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