Lead Clinical Genomics Scientist

Myriad Genetics

Lead Clinical Genomics Scientist at Myriad Genetics monitoring and evaluating genetic variants. Involves classifying new variants and ensuring accurate clinical test results.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,300 - $140,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in variant classification through the analysis of laboratory and patient data, while ensuring high-quality clinical test results. Proficient in collaborating across departments to implement and validate new processes in clinical genomics.

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Variant ClassificationClinical Genomics ProjectsData AnalysisBiological Sciences DegreeGenetic Counseling Degree

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Hard Skills

Variant ReclassificationPipeline ImprovementsAutoclassificationScientific Literature EvaluationClinical Test Result Accuracy

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

WindowsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

CLIA LabLaboratory DataPatient DataQuality AssuranceGenomics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the classification of new variants within established guidelines, by examining laboratory and patient data, and evaluating scientific literature to provide evidence for each variant’s role in disease and/or treatment.
Support the reclassification of variants.
Prepare and present both external and internal data to classify variants.
Work with all departments to ensure the highest quality clinical test results with unparalleled accuracy for all patient samples in a timely manner including the identification and resolution of issues.
Participate in clinical genomics projects to implement, validate, and test new processes for variant classification.
Responsible for one or more activities related to the classification of variants such as pipeline improvements, classification procedure, autoclassification, or a project involving multiple teams across the enterprise.
Maintain familiarity with the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Conduct other duties delegated or defined by the CLIA lab director.
Occasionally work a variable schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or master’s degree related to biological sciences and/or genetic counseling.
Six or more years of relevant experience.
Professional and detail oriented.
Proficient with Windows, Word, and Excel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Continuing education credits as required by CLIA