Clinical Genomic Scientist- Clinical Indication

Baylor Genetics • ,

1d • Remote

About The Position

Baylor Genetics is seeking a Clinical Genomic Scientist for its Clinical Genomics Interpretation (CGI) division. This role involves reviewing clinical notes, converting patient phenotypes into Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) terminology, recording prior genetic testing history, interpreting family history from pedigrees, and confirming consent answers from test requisition forms. This is a remote work opportunity with daily huddles, clear objectives, and flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• Master’s in Genetic Counseling, MD/PhD with a background in clinical genetics
• Expertise in concepts of clinical medicine, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology.
• Experience in communicating genetic details effectively.
• Excellence in reading/writing medical language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Master’s in Genetic Counseling, MD, or PhD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent.
• 0-1 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience (for Clinical Indication I)
• 2-4 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience (for Clinical Indication II)
• 4-6 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience (for Clinical Indication III and Senior)
• Thorough understanding of American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines (for Clinical Indication III and Senior)
• Track record of high quality and leading projects toward goals (for Clinical Indication III and Senior)
• Training coworkers, demonstration of workflow process improvement (for Senior)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Genetic Counseling
• Experience in genetic counseling, familiarity reviewing clinical notes and medical writing.
• Familiarity with American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines.
• Knowledge of genomic variation and its correlation with human disease.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing test requisition forms and clinical notes, extracting clinical information into structured data, such as HPO terms (80-100%)
• As needed, opportunities for cross-training in WGS variant curations or WGS report writing may become available (up to 20%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level