Variant Scientist II

Overview nvitae part of Labcorp is looking for a Variant Scientist to join its team! The Variant Scientist will contribute to a high-performing team that supports variant interpretation and clinical reporting across our product portfolio. The position will be responsible for curating genetic content across different clinical areas to grow scale and improve our offerings. The position has the option to be 100% remote in the US or physically located at our laboratory in San Francisco CA. The schedule for this position will be Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday 8am-5pm local time zone. Responsibilities Up to 75% of your time performing variant interpretation (aka variant curation) using our validated in-house genetic evidence system to generate clear and concise clinical reports Critically analyze and interpret clinical and genetic information including published literature public and private databases functional studies and modeling as well as patient clinical records Develop curate and refine genetic content for a broad range of genetic disorders to support our operations and clinical offerings Achieve and maintain technical and clinical competency through initial and ongoing training in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Receive and provide case-related and performance-related feedback in a direct and supportive setting Other duties as assigned Requirements Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Genetics / Molecular Genetics / Human Genetics) with no previous experience OR Masters degree in Genetic Counseling biological sciences molecular genetics human genetics or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in Genetics biological sciences molecular genetics human genetics or related field with minimum 3 years of relevant variant interpretation experience Preferred Requirements 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 Experience in one or more of the following areas : hereditary pediatric disorders ophthalmology and / or carrier testing Skills and Competencies 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 Demonstrated ability to understand synthesize and coherently evaluate complex genetic information A sense of curiosity strong collaborative spirit and a willingness to learn Application Window : 9 / 11 / 2025 Salary Range : $115000 - $150000 / year All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience applicable degrees / certifications as well as internal equity and market data. Benefits Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD / LTD 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan; more detailed information please click here. Equal Opportunity Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) family or parental status marital civil union or domestic partnership status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression personal appearance age veteran status disability genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs or needs an accommodation please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data please see our Privacy Statement. Key Skills Laboratory Experience, Immunoassays, Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Assays, Research Experience, Spectroscopy, Research & Development, cGMP, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 Yearly Salary Salary : 115000 - 150000 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-26