Ambry Genetics

Clinical Genomic Scientist II, Genome Analyst

Ambry Genetics

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $114,000 per year

About the role

  • interpreting diagnostic test results
  • review and summary of relevant medical literature
  • review and summary of clinical information
  • following report generation protocols to meet requirements for quality and turnaround time
  • assist in technical troubleshooting as needed
  • providing input in the development of guidelines and/or assisting with training of new Clinical Genomic Scientists
  • attend and provide input at trainings regarding reporting protocols applicable to the specific position or specialty
  • leverage awareness of current process and systems to provide suggestions for improvements
  • maintain expertise in clinical and technical aspects relevant to the specific position
  • interpret clinical diagnostic testing results in accordance with established SOPs
  • variant assessment and classification
  • independently draft clear, accurate clinical testing results
  • effective communication and collaboration with team colleagues; ability to regularly provide input and receive feedback in team discussions
  • other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related scientific field or MS in Genetic Counseling from an accredited institution or MS in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or other similar field of study
  • 2+ years of experience in at least one of the following areas: primary genetics literature review, variant classification, genetic evidence summary writing, clinical report drafting, or sequencing result analysis
  • Thorough and ongoing knowledge of current theories and principles of human genetics
  • Ability to understand and evaluate genetic data and literature
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and ability to work in and contribute to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
  • Familiarity with diagnostic testing methodologies, including next-generation and Sanger sequencing, microarray, and MLPA
  • Maintain expertise in clinical and technical aspects related to the specific position and communicate with other internal departments to resolve/ escalate issues as appropriate
  • Must possess strong working knowledge of human genetics and diagnostic genetic testing concept
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • FSA
  • paid sick leave
  • generous paid time off (PTO) program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
variant classificationclinical report draftingsequencing result analysisdiagnostic testing methodologiesnext-generation sequencingSanger sequencingmicroarrayMLPAgenetic evidence summary writinginterpretation of diagnostic test results
Soft Skills
effective communicationcollaborationability to provide input and receive feedbackenthusiasmability to work in a fast-paced environmenttechnical troubleshootingtraining assistancesuggestions for improvementsmaintaining expertiseindependent drafting
Certifications
Ph.D. in Molecular BiologyPh.D. in GeneticsMS in Genetic CounselingMS in GeneticsMS in Molecular BiologyMS in Biochemistry