Variant Review Scientist

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology department has two outstanding opportunities for VARIANT REVIEW SCIENTIST'S (FULL-TIME, DAY-SHIFT). The positions location is hybrid; work location is part work from home and part on-site work at UW Montlake!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.
• Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry or related discipline and two to three years of experience.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing methods and data analysis.
• Experience in genetic variant interpretation for oncology-based and/or exome NGS tests.
• Experience in molecular biology methods and data analysis.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Analysis

• Generates data and responsible for review and interpretation of genomic test results under direction of clinical laboratory directors.
• Provide analysis and consultant to physicians and scientists in other departments as needed to guide development, implementation and interpretation of genomic test services.
• Review patient medical history to determine eligibility for exome NGS testing.
• Write patient reports for review by genetics, neurology, and other healthcare specialty clients.
• Interpret data from high complexity genomic techniques including next generation sequencing and arrays.
• Develop and coordinate data analysis strategies and implementation for large research projects
• Develop relationships and independently consult experts in the field to assist with interpretation of challenging variants
• Development and Maintenance
• Responsible to review genomic data and maintain the active knowledgebase for variant interpretation.
• Update variant curation strategies, variant scoring process, interpretation process, and reporting process on an ongoing basis.
• Develop expertise in interpreting genetic data from open source and proprietary analysis softwares and databases.
• Design of tools to assist in more efficient variant review for the variant review scientist and affiliated faculty
• Scholarly activities
• Responsible for extensive literature review and provide consult, input and collaborates in interdepartmental journal clubs for ongoing education.
• Responsible to generate, develop, and provide data at client meetings and conferences, when required.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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