Clinical Genomic Scientist- Clinical Indication

Summary:

Baylor Genetics, one of the world leaders in clinical molecular genetics, is excited to announce an opening in the Clinical Genomics Interpretation (CGI) division. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of clinical genetics, familiarity with reviewing clinical notes, and ability to interpret a pedigree.

As part of the WGS Clinical Indication Team, the “Clinical Genomic Scientist” reviews clinical notes and converts patient phenotypes into Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) terminology, records prior genetic testing history, interprets family history from pedigrees, and confirms consent answers from test requisition forms.

The Clinical Genomic Scientist position is a remote work opportunity, with daily huddles, clear objectives, and flexible scheduling. Come join our team from the comfort of your home office!

Duties and Responsibilities on the WGS Clinical Indication Team:

• 80 to 100%: Reviewing test requisition forms and clinical notes, extracting clinical information into structured data, such as HPO terms
• Up to 20%: As needed, opportunities for cross-training in WGS variant curations or WGS report writing may become available

 

Qualifications

• Degree: Master’s in Genetic Counseling, MD/PhD with a background in clinical genetics
• Preferred: Master’s in Genetic Counseling

Experience:

• Expertise in concepts of clinical medicine, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology.
• Experience in communicating genetic details effectively.
• Excellence in reading/writing medical language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Desired: Experience in genetic counseling, familiarity reviewing clinical notes and medical writing.
• Desired: Familiarity with American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines.
• Desired: Knowledge of genomic variation and its correlation with human disease.

Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – Clinical Indication I

• Degree: Masters in Genetic Counseling, MD, or PhD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent.
• 0-1 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience.

Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – Clinical Indication II

• Degree: Masters in Genetic Counseling, MD, or PhD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent.

• 2-4 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience.

Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – Clinical Indication III

• Degree: Masters in Genetic Counseling, MD, or PhD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience.
• Thorough understanding of American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines.
• Track record of high quality and leading projects toward goals

Rank: Clinical Genomic Scientist – Clinical Indication – Senior

• Degree: Masters in Genetic Counseling, MD, or PhD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of experience with Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-related work and/or clinical experience.
• Thorough understanding of American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) variant curation guidelines.
• Track record of high quality, leading projects toward goals, training coworkers, demonstration of workflow process improvement

Competencies:

Quality Assurance, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, Technical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Oral and Written Communication, Teamwork, Organizational Support, Safety and Security, Dependability, Innovation, Adaptability.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• At your Home Office:
• Frequently required to sit, using screen, keyboard, and mouse.
• Punctuality attending virtual meetings
• Occasional weekend rotation may be needed (for example, once a month)

Qualifications Skills Preferred Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) case review Expert Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) case review Expert Clinical case analysis and interpretation Expert Clinical documentation & test requisition Expert Phenotype-driven variant selection Expert Candidate variant ID & prioritization Expert Gene–disease correlation analysis Expert Evaluation clinical relevance genetic Expert Molecular mechanisms of disease Expert Inheritance pattern analysis Expert ACMG variant classification & interpretation Expert Use of genomic analysis platforms Expert Confirmatory testing review & recs Expert Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) familiarity Expert Cross-functional clinical collaboration Expert comm of genomic findings in team huddles Expert Clinical genomics knowledge Expert Molecular biology knowledge Expert Quality assurance and accuracy in analysis Expert Analytical and problem-solving skills Expert Scientific written and oral communication Expert Teamwork and interpersonal collaboration Expert Adaptability in a remote work environment Expert Dependability & punctuality virtual meetings Expert Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook Expert Workflow improvement & project leadership Expert Mentorship & training of colleagues Expert Knowledge of clinical and laboratory genetics Expert Application of ACMG guidelines Expert Technical proficiency in genomic analysis Expert Equal Opportunity Employer
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