Variant Scientist

Responsibilities

• Accurately classify somatic and germline variants for liquid biopsy, panel tests, and whole exome NGS sequencing
• Utilize a variety of in-house software tools to analyze clinical molecular data
• Read and interpret scientific literature and curate relevant findings in a clear, concise, and precise manner
• Summarize somatic and inherited genetic test results to generate high‑quality clinical reports
• Perform critical quality control functions for molecular reports that comply with quality management programs and standard operating procedures
• Support improvements for current assays and processes
• Curate variants, genes, and diseases for scientific and clinical relevance
• May train junior team members
• Work schedule:
  
  Tuesday‑Saturday or Sunday‑Thursday

• MS, GC, or PhD degree in Cancer Genetics, Human Genetics, or Biological Sciences
• Prior experience in a diagnostic laboratory, clinical report writing, familiarity with human mutation databases, genome browsers, and HGVS nomenclature
• Oncology experience strongly preferred
• Utmost attention to detail, excellent communication, and writing skills
• Ability to accurately follow formal documentation and protocols
• Ability to work in both an individual and group setting
• Must be flexible and able to adjust priorities according to workload or management needs

Pay Range (Illinois): $60,000-$100,000 – the range may vary for other locations and is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:
The role may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.