Senior Clinical Scientist

GeneDx, Inc • Gaithersburg, MD, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

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 apply cutting edge technologies that provide a wide array of molecular genetic diagnostic tests, including whole exome sequencing and next generation sequencing panels. To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com.

Job Description

Senior Clinical Scientist

Whole Exome Sequencing Program (WES)

GeneDx, Inc

Gaithersburg, MD

MD/PhD, or PhD and must be certified or eligible for certification by ABMG in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics

GeneDx is recruiting for a Senior Clinical Scientist for its Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) Program.

This position offers a unique opportunity to closely work with a team of more than 50 molecular, clinical, cytogenetic and biochemical geneticists, genetic counselors, and bioinformaticians on identifying, researching and interpreting sequencing variants and assessing their clinical relevance, establishing phenotype-genotype links, reviewing a large spectrum of genetic disorders, reviewing and signing out detailed clinical test reports and communicating with referring physicians.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have either an MD (US Medical License not required), MD/PhD, or PhD and must be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics, with 3-5 years post graduate practice in a clinical diagnostics setting. Fundamental knowledge of human genetics is essential. Appropriate judgment as it pertains to diagnostic and predictive testing, as well as excellent time management and communication skills are key. Expertise in pertinent areas such as Next-generation sequence analysis, online human genomics resources and molecular test design are a plus.