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Labcorp · 12 hours ago

Variant Scientist I - Invitae Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$81K/yr - $120K/yr

2+ years exp

Labcorp is seeking a Variant Scientist I to join Invitae, contributing to a high-performing team focused on variant interpretation and clinical reporting. The role involves curating genetic content across various clinical areas to enhance their product offerings.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalLife ScienceMedicalPrecision Medicine

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Up to 75% of your time performing variant interpretation (aka variant curation) using our validated in-house genetic evidence system to generate clear and concise clinical reports

Critically analyze and interpret clinical and genetic information, including published literature, public and private databases, functional studies and modeling, as well as patient clinical records

Develop, curate, and refine genetic content for a broad range of genetic disorders to support our operations and clinical offerings

Achieve and maintain technical and clinical competency through initial and ongoing training in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Receive and provide case-related and performance-related feedback in a direct and supportive setting

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Genetic variant curationNext-generation sequencingClinical relevance interpretationCopy number detectionCopy number variant interpretationCuriosityCommunication skillsAttention to detailAdaptabilityCollaborative spirit

Required

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling, biological sciences, molecular genetics, human genetics or a related field OR Bachelor's degree in Genetics, biological sciences, molecular genetics, human genetics or related field with minimum 2 years of relevant experience within the genetics field or in a clinical genomics diagnostic laboratory

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to follow standard operating procedures with accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to adapt to significant change that is inherent in development and innovation

Desire to work in and contribute to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

Demonstrated ability to understand, synthesize, and coherently evaluate complex genetic information

A sense of curiosity, strong collaborative spirit, and a willingness to learn

Preferred

Experience in a CLIA diagnostic laboratory, familiarity with next-generation sequencing, genetic variant curation, interpretation of clinical relevance, and knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection and copy number variant interpretation

Familiarity with next-generation sequencing, genetic variant curation, interpretation of clinical relevance, and knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection and copy number variant interpretation

Experience or strong interest in one or more of the following areas: oncology, cardiology, neurology, carrier screening, metabolic disorders and pediatric diagnostics, cytogenomics and/or exome analysis

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company

Labcorp

Glassdoor3.6

Labcorp specializes in providing physicians with laboratory tests.

Founded in 1978

Burlington, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.labcorp.com

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