What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Variant Scientist position at TALENT Software Services?
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- The Variant Scientist functions in the clinical lab interpretive team, evaluating genomic test results to determine the pathogenicity and clinical significance of germline and somatic variants.
- The Variant Scientist evaluates functional, computational, and clinical data to assess variant pathogenicity, and summarizes pertinent data for patient reports.
- The Variant Scientist develops and maintains gene-level curation resources to support clinical test interpretation.
- The Variant Scientist participates as appropriate in gene/variant curation-focused publications, database submissions, professional collaborations, and presentations at professional meetings.
- The Variant Scientist plays an active role in education and training of laboratory fellows and residents, graduate students, lab staff, and other students and trainees.
- The Variant Scientist contributes to ongoing process improvement in interpretive workflows and participates in new test development and implementation.
- Master's Degree
- Strong background in molecular genetics, human genetics, molecular pathology, or related medical specialties is necessary.
- Should have a good understanding of sequencing technologies (Sanger and next generation sequencing).
- A familiarity with professional standards for variant classification is preferred.
- Experience in germline and/or somatic variant curation using in silico analysis tools, variant databases, and primary literature evaluation is strongly desired.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
- The candidate must also display excellent oral and written communication skills, superior problem-solving and organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.
- Must have computer skills appropriate for laboratory practice.
- Skills in statistical analysis, bioinformatics, or complex data integration preferred.
- MS, PhD, or equivalent in genetics, genetic counseling, molecular biology, or related field.
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