[Hiring] Genomics Senior Staff Scientist @Stanford Health Care

Role Description

As a member of the Clinical Laboratory team, the Genomic Senior Staff Scientist will collaborate with a diverse team including laboratory directors, genetic counselors, laboratory technologists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians, who work together to provide clinical genetic and genomic test results.

The Genomic Senior Staff Scientist is responsible for:

• Variant prioritization and interpretation derived from clinical sequencing data.
• Evaluating the clinical relevance of genetic variants identified by clinical diagnostic tests using appropriate internal and external guidelines.
• Drafting clinical reports.
• Contributing to quality and process improvement or development projects.
• Assisting in the design, development, and evaluation of new clinical-grade molecular diagnostic tests.
• Evaluating and implementing evolving variant interpretation standards and workflows.
• Assisting in onboarding new team members.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related discipline/field, from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) or more years of work experience in the field of genetics or cancer genetics, or combination of relevant experiences.
• One (1) year or more of work experience in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory performing diagnostic testing.
• At least one (1) year experience with NGS-based tests.
• At least one (1) year experience in germline or cancer diagnostic testing.

Requirements

• Experience in next generation sequencing and classification/curation of variants.
• Ability to understand scientific literature and experimental procedures, as well as the limitations and applications of this information in a clinical setting.
• Experience in critically evaluating genetic data, research publications, and online resources.
• Experience in databases, tools, and resources commonly used in human or model organism genetics and genomics (e.g., ClinVar/ClinGen, gnomAD, ExAC, HGMD, COSMIC).
• Experience working in multidisciplinary team-based projects.
• Ability to propose/identify and lead the implementation of significant productivity enhancements.
• Detail-orientation with strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Experience in variant interpretation in a clinical genetic testing laboratory.
• Ability to perform day-to-day operations independently with little assistance.

Benefits

• Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $68.52 - $90.78 per hour.
• The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Company Description

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all patients, families, and towards each other.

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.