Manager, Variant Analysis
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Manager of Variant Analysis overseeing a team of scientists for clinical reporting. Analyzing genetic data and optimizing workflows in a remote role.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of a team of Variant Scientists responsible for clinical reporting, including production scheduling, capacity planning, and metrics monitoring
- Lead an exceptional team of scientists, genetic counselors and other professionals to analyze, interpret, and report on clinical genetic data derived from a variety of core technologies such as NGS panels, NGS genome sequencing, and chromosomal microarray, among others
- Monitor and manage performance of team members
- Support career development of team members
- Establish and foster positive team dynamics and communication patterns
- Lead the development and optimization of clinical reporting workflows
- Represent Clinical Genomics in development programs as required
- Develop team strategies and goals and oversee their execution
- Participate in the development and refinement of tools for analyzing genetic data
- Engage with Director/Senior Manager to support department and company initiatives
- Recommend salary increases, promotions, terminations, and transfers of team members
- Contribute to reporting operations and provide scientific expertise as needed
- Receive and provide case-related and performance-related feedback in a direct and supportive setting
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- PhD in biological sciences, molecular genetics, human genetics or a related field, with 3 or more years of variant interpretation experience OR Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling, biological sciences, molecular genetics, human genetics or a related field, with 5 or more years of variant interpretation experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, biological sciences, molecular genetics, human genetics or a related field, with 8 or more years of variant interpretation work experience
- 1 year of leadership or team management experience
- 1 year of 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 preferred
- 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 preferred
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- 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
- A sense of curiosity, strong collaborative spirit, and a willingness to learn
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Demonstrated ability to understand, synthesize, and coherently evaluate complex genetic information
- Ability to contribute and leverage your expertise across a wide variety of project types
- Action-oriented problem-solver with demonstrated decision-making skills.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- STD/LTD
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan



















