Clinical Genomics Coordinator

The Broad Institute•Cambridge, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking motivated individuals to work in a cutting-edge environment to serve as a Clinical Genomics Coordinator for the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen). ClinGen is an NIH-funded program that is building authoritative resources to define the clinical relevance of genes and variants for use in precision medicine and research. This position would begin with training within our variant and gene-curation team which supports variant classification and gene-disease validity assessment followed by supporting an array of ClinGen disease-specific Expert Panel activities and affiliated projects within ClinGen.

Requirements

BA or BS degree in the sciences
2+ years as a Clinical Genomics Assistant or related experience
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to interact effectively with a local team at the Broad Institute and an international network of laboratories, disease experts and data sources
Ability to balance and manage multiple tasks and projects independently

Responsibilities

Support ClinGen curation activities
Research the significance of variants and genes through literature and data review
Classify variant- and gene-disease associations
Support research projects that require curation of genomic knowledge
Support the ClinGen’s mission to provide better access to genomic data
Support the sharing of curated knowledge with the community
Assist laboratories with data submission to ClinVar
Assist in the development of software tools for supporting variant and gene curation
Assist in resolving variant interpretation differences between ClinVar submitters
Assist Clinical Domain WGs in supporting gene and variant curation programs
Support the writing of ClinGen research publications
Support other projects related to genetic and genomic research at the Broad