Associate Staff Scientist - Clinical Variant Curator

Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Kasota, United States
Fully onsite
Phd in molecular genetics or biology
3+ years clinical genetics experience
Next-generation sequencing (ngs) analysis
Cincinnati Children's Hospital is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist - Clinical Variant Curator, requiring a PhD or MSc in molecular genetics or related fields. The role focuses on variant interpretation in clinical genome sequencing and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art clinical genetics laboratory

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on conducting variant interpretations for clinical genome sequencing, exome sequencing, and NGS panels within a CLIA-certified laboratory.
  • Candidates will collaborate with genetic counselors, bioinformaticians, and board-certified directors to translate scientific discoveries into robust genetic diagnostics for children.
  • The position involves developing new assays, optimizing analysis pipelines, and contributing to the advancement of next-generation sequencing technology in pediatric care.

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Cincinnati Children's Hospital is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist - Clinical Variant Curator, requiring a PhD or MSc in molecular genetics or related fields. The role focuses on variant interpretation in clinical genome sequencing and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art clinical genetics laboratory.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in molecular genetics or biology
  • 3+ years clinical genetics experience
  • Next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis
  • Variant pathogenicity assessment
  • Genetic database knowledge (ClinVar, OMIM)
  • CLIA/CAP accredited lab experience

Nice-to-have

  • MSc in Genetic Counselling
  • Pediatric clinical setting experience
  • Experience with exome/genome testing
  • Scientific publication record
  • Team leadership and mentoring skills

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree required
  • 3+ years related work experience
  • Experience in CLIA/CAP certified lab
  • Knowledge of human genetics databases
  • Ability to interpret clinical variants

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