Variant Scientist

Tempus AI

Variant Scientist working with Clinical Teams on patient molecular reports for clinical utility. Involved in classifying genetic variants and summarizing test results.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accurately classify somatic and germline variants
Utilize in-house software tools to analyze clinical molecular data
Read and interpret scientific literature
Summarize genetic test results for clinical reports
Perform quality control for molecular reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or PhD degree in Cancer Genetics, Human Genetics, or Biological Sciences
Prior experience in a diagnostic laboratory
Clinical report writing skills
Familiarity with human mutation databases
Proficiency in genome browsers and HGVS nomenclature
Oncology experience strongly preferred
Attention to detail
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to work in individual or group settings
Flexibility to adjust priorities based on workload

Benefits

Comp & perks

incentive compensation
restricted stock units
medical and other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Variant ClassificationClinical Molecular Data AnalysisQuality Control For Molecular ReportsHGVS NomenclatureGenetic Test Result Summarization

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailExcellent Communication SkillsAbility To Work In Individual Or Group SettingsFlexibility To Adjust Priorities