Variant Scientist II (Development): REMOTE, USA
Ambry Genetics•Indianapolis, IN
•Remote
About The Position
The primary responsibilities of this role include leading cross-functional projects to drive scientific innovation and excellence in variant classification, gene-disease validity, computational biology, and clinical data analytics. As a member of the Genomic Science Development team, the variant scientist will evaluate the latest scientific advancements to continuously improve the Ambry Classifi™ program and implement new analytical methods and automation tools. The successful candidate will focus on high impact data-driven outcomes to support business goals.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in whole genome sequencing (WGS) case analysis and/or variant classification in either a commercial or clinical laboratory setting
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to engage stakeholders and socialize success
- Ability to adapt to significant change that is inherent in development and innovation
- Ability to work in and contribute to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Nice To Haves
- Post-doctoral fellowship preferred
- Experience in project, program, and change management preferred
Responsibilities
- Rigorous analysis of scientific data, whole genome sequencing results, evaluating external published literature and designing internal validation studies
- Leadership of cross-functional groups at the team, department, and enterprise level
- Demonstrate scientific expertise in molecular genetics, variant science, and gene-disease validity
- Develop innovative technologies, software tools, AI/ML to improve the quality and efficiency of variant, gene, disease, and clinical data curation and classification
- Develop robust processes to implement scientific advancements meeting all quality assurance standards and documentation requirements while maintaining operational efficiency
- Develop educational training modules and methods to ensure broad adoption of all scientific advancements in a high-throughput laboratory environment
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- FSA
- paid sick leave
- generous paid time off (PTO) program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
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