Clinical Genomic Scientist II: Patient For Life-Exome (REMOTE:USA)

Compensation:  $100,000 - $110,000 per year. You are eligible to a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 5% of your annual earnings, terms and conditions apply.

Clinical Genomic Scientist II: Patient For Life-Exome (REMOTE:USA)

Job Overview: 

Experienced industry position for individuals, typically genetic counselors, with clinical laboratory experience.  Responsibilities include interpreting diagnostic test results, review and summary of relevant medical literature, and/or review and summary of clinical information. The Clinical Genomics Scientist II is highly proficient in variant classification guidelines.  The Clinical Genomics Scientist II has an understanding of genomic technologies and may assist in technical troubleshooting as needed.  Additional responsibilities as designated by the Supervisor/Manager, which may include providing input in the development of guidelines and/or assisting with training of new Clinical Genomic Scientists.

Essential Functions:

• Attend and provide input at trainings applicable to the specific position or specialty
• Leverage awareness of current process and systems to provide suggestions for improvements
• Maintain expertise in clinical and technical aspects related to the specific position
• Interpret clinical diagnostic testing results in accordance with established SOPs
• Variant assessment and classification
• Effective communication and collaboration with team colleagues; ability to regularly provide input and receive feedback in
  team discussions
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• MS in Genetic Counseling from an accredited institution or MS in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or other similar field of study
• At least 2 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: primary genetics literature review, variant classification,
  genetic evidence summary writing, clinical report drafting, or sequencing result analysis.
• Clinical experience (direct patient care) is required
• Must possess strong working knowledge of human genetics and diagnostic genetic testing concepts
• Effective communication and collaboration with team colleagues; ability to regularly provide input and receive feedback in
  team discussions
• Thorough and ongoing knowledge of current theories and principles of human genetics.
• Ability to understand and evaluate genetic data and literature.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work in and contribute to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with diagnostic testing methodologies, including next-generation and Sanger sequencing, microarray, and MLPA.
• Maintain expertise in clinical and technical aspects related to the specific position and communicate with other internal
  departments to resolve/escalate issues as appropriate

Preferred:

• Pediatric setting experience preferred

• Variant assessment experience highly preferred

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About Us: 

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas.  Our outstanding benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program.  You can learn more about the benefits here. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment.  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair