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 goal
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)
EEO Statement:
Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- PhD or MD in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or an equivalent subject
- Strong candidates with a master's degree and appropriate experience may be considered
- Knowledge of genomic variation and its relationship to human disease
- Knowledge of literature curation methodologies
- Knowledge of variant detection, molecular mechanisms of disease, functional assays, and computational analysis
- Technical expertise in clinical medicine, genetics, genomics, or molecular biology
- Experience with data quality assessment
- Experience applying ontologies to medical or biological annotation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Relevant experience of 0-2 years for Clinical Genomic Scientist I, 2-4 years for Scientist II, 4-7 years for Scientist III, or 7+ years for Senior Scientist
- MB(ASCP) certification
- Bioinformatics analysis and variant effect prediction algorithm experience
- Experience using Perl, Python, or another programming language
- Ability to create scripts and process large quantities of data
What We Do
Baylor Genetics is a joint venture of H.U. Group Holdings, Inc. and Baylor College of Medicine, including the #1 NIH-funded Department of Molecular and Human Genetics. Located in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, Baylor Genetics serves clients in 50 states and 16 countries.
