Clinical Molecular Geneticist ($3k Sign-On Bonus)

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.

GeneDx is seeking an ABMGG board certified/eligible Senior Clinical Scientist (FT, 40 hours, Remote) to join our Clinical Genetics team.

Candidates should be open to the desired shifts: Tues – Sat or Sun - Thurs.

GeneDx is a rapidly growing CAP and CLIA certified diagnostic genetic testing laboratory for molecular genetics. Our historic mission has been to make clinical diagnostic testing available for people with genetic conditions and their families. We utilize cutting edge technologies to provide a wide array of molecular genetic diagnostic tests, including exome sequencing, genome sequencing and next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels. We specialize in genetic testing for rare hereditary disorders, but also test for common disorders. To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com.

The GeneDx Sr. Clinical Scientist independently reviews and qualifies variants identified by exome and genome sequencing, using proprietary software and semi-automated workflows, in a team environment, following established policies and procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Works with a team of molecular, clinical, cytogenetic and biochemical geneticists, genetic counselors, and bioinformaticians
• Qualifies and interprets clinically relevant variants identified by NGS
• Establishes phenotype-genotype links
• Reviews a large spectrum of genetic disorders
• Reviews and signs-out detailed clinical test reports
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• PhD, MD, or DO degree
• Certified or eligible for certification by the ABMGG in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics, Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Clinical Genetics and Genomics, or equivalent
• 2+  years experience in a clinical diagnostics setting preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of human genetics is essential
• Previous experience with clinical analysis of exome sequencing data is preferred
• Appropriate judgment as it pertains to diagnostic and predictive testing, as well as excellent time management and communication skills
• Expertise in pertinent areas such as NGS analysis, online human genomics resources and molecular test design is preferred

 Please submit a cover letter with your application.