Clinical Genomic Variant Analyst

Title: Clinical Genomic Variant Analyst

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Admin/Faculty

Work Days: Monday-Friday

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $81,800.00 - $94,300.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary

The job will mostly be focused on interpretation of next-generation sequencing (NGS) results for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies. Currently, the laboratory performs tumor-only sequencing, but future plans include matched tumor-normal sequencing and germline testing. There will be opportunities to get involved with assay development, validation, optimization, and quality management.


Job Responsibilities

• Uses commercially-available and developed-in-house NGS analysis software to technically evaluate somatic variants called by bioinformatic pipelines and tertiary analysis software.
• Interpret somatic variants in the context of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
• Perform literature review to evaluate variants and to update current panels or design new panels.
• Participate in the drafting of molecular pathology reports.
• Good communication to effectively interface with the laboratory and molecular pathologists.
• Support activities of the Division of Molecular and Genomic Pathology pertaining to new test and technology development.
• Participates in education and mentorship of other analysis staff, trainees, and collaborators through direct interaction and presentations.
• Assist in preparation of manuscripts and presents at local or national professional conferences.
• Participates in collaborations with other clinical or research laboratories.
• Trains new laboratory personnel.
• Contributes to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Education

• Master's Degree in related field required
• PhD degree (human genetics, molecular genetics, neurogenetics, cancer genetics) preferred

Experience

• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Strong background in cancer genetics or next-generation DNA sequencing.
• Experience in variant interpretation.
• Computer programming, database design, and/or bioinformatics experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with genomic tools and databases such as ClinVar, gnomAD, COSMIC.
• Proven ability to critically read and interpret scientific literature.
• Skills in performing Next Generation Sequencing bench work.
• Excellent communication skills with written and spoken English.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Highly collaborative and able to work well in a team.
• Good attention to details and ability to multi-task.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Weill Cornell Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, click here.


To apply, visit https://jobs.weill.cornell.edu/NY/job/New-York-Clinical-Genomic-Variant-Analyst-NY-10065/1279926500/







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