Title: Clinical Genomic Variant Analyst
Title: Clinical Genomic Variant Analyst
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Admin/Faculty
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $81,800.00 - $94,300.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
The job will mostly be focused on interpretation of next-generation sequencing (NGS) results for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies. Currently, the laboratory performs tumor-only sequencing, but future plans include matched tumor-normal sequencing and germline testing. There will be opportunities to get involved with assay development, validation, optimization, and quality management.
Job Responsibilities
- Uses commercially-available and developed-in-house NGS analysis software to technically evaluate somatic variants called by bioinformatic pipelines and tertiary analysis software.
- Interpret somatic variants in the context of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
- Perform literature review to evaluate variants and to update current panels or design new panels.
- Participate in the drafting of molecular pathology reports.
- Good communication to effectively interface with the laboratory and molecular pathologists.
- Support activities of the Division of Molecular and Genomic Pathology pertaining to new test and technology development.
- Participates in education and mentorship of other analysis staff, trainees, and collaborators through direct interaction and presentations.
- Assist in preparation of manuscripts and presents at local or national professional conferences.
- Participates in collaborations with other clinical or research laboratories.
- Trains new laboratory personnel.
- Contributes to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
Education
- Master's Degree in related field required
- PhD degree (human genetics, molecular genetics, neurogenetics, cancer genetics) preferred
Experience
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Strong background in cancer genetics or next-generation DNA sequencing.
- Experience in variant interpretation.
- Computer programming, database design, and/or bioinformatics experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with genomic tools and databases such as ClinVar, gnomAD, COSMIC.
- Proven ability to critically read and interpret scientific literature.
- Skills in performing Next Generation Sequencing bench work.
- Excellent communication skills with written and spoken English.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Highly collaborative and able to work well in a team.
- Good attention to details and ability to multi-task.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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