Variant Scientist II (Development): REMOTE, USA
Compensation$112,000-$120,000Variant Scientist II (Development): REMOTE, USAJob OverviewThe 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.Duties And ResponsibilitiesRigorous analysis of scientific data, whole genome sequencing results, evaluating external published literature and designing internal validation studiesLeadership of cross-functional groups at the team, department, and enterprise levelDemonstrate scientific expertise in molecular genetics, variant science, and gene-disease validityDevelop innovative technologies, software tools, AI/ML to improve the quality and efficiency of variant, gene, disease, and clinical data curation and classificationDevelop robust processes to implement scientific advancements meeting all quality assurance standards and documentation requirements while maintaining operational efficiencyDevelop educational training modules and methods to ensure broad adoption of all scientific advancements in a high-throughput laboratory environmentEducation And KnowledgeDevelop educational training modules and methods to ensure broad adoption of all scientific advancements in a high-throughput laboratory environmentTechnical CompetenciesExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to engage stakeholders and socialize successAbility to adapt to significant change that is inherent in development and innovationAbility to work in and contribute to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environmentExperienceAt least 3 years of experience in whole genome sequencing (WGS) case analysis and/or variant classification in either a commercial or clinical laboratory settingPost-doctoral fellowship preferredExperience in project, program, and change management preferredPRIVACY NOTICESTo review Ambry’s Privacy Notice, Click here: https://www.ambrygen.com/legal/privacy-policyTo review the California privacy notice, click here: California Privacy Notice | Ambry GeneticsTo review the UKG privacy notice, click here: California Privacy Notice | UKGEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.