Clinical Molecular Geneticist

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The Clinical Molecular Geneticist reviews clinical DNA test data and test reports. The Clinical Molecular Geneticist maintains a Portfolio of clinical DNA sequencing tests and cultivates expertise in a subspecialty of genetic disease.

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review genetic testing data, conduct troubleshooting when necessary, review the scientific literature, interpret genetic variants, write/edit genetic test reports, and sign out laboratory test results for tests performed.

• Curate gene panels to include comprehensive gene lists supported by scientific literature.

• Support process improvement projects to drive cost savings, efficiencies, and productivity.

• Troubleshoot technical problems, with the aid of technical staff, and ensure remedial action is taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s performance standards.

• Ability to manage confidential information.

• Effectively communicate cross-functionally to all levels within the company.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships by using appropriate interpersonal skills.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and in project team situations.

• Comply with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), practices, and applicable professional, Federal, State, and local regulations and assure that the laboratory is in compliance.

• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.

• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.

• Ability to work designated schedule.

• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.

• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of working time, which may include overnight/weekend travel.

• Must meet one of the following two groups of criteria:

• Doctoral Degree in a Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory science from an accredited institution; and certification by one of the following entities at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment:

  • American Board of Bioanalytics (ABB) as a High-Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD); or

  • American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG), Molecular Genetics or Cytogenetics; or

  • Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG)

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree with 3+ years in a clinical lab with director oversight, certified in anatomical or clinical pathology, or both, by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.

• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Must meet one of the two following years of experience criteria:

• 4+ years of post-certification experience reviewing and signing out clinical test reports; or

• 7+ years of total experience reviewing and signing out clinical test reports or equivalent.

Salary Range:

$128,000 - $192,000

The annual base salary shown is a national range for this position on a full-time basis and may differ by hiring location. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness…