Clinical Genomics Scientist (Remote)

Job Title: Clinical Genomics ScientistJob Description

This role focuses on the critical post-analytical step of our whole genome sequencing workflow. The primary responsibility is the review and summarization of clinical documentation that accompanies patient orders. You will work with a cutting-edge, human-assisted workflow, reviewing and reconciling outputs from a language model against clinical documentation to create final, accurate summaries.

Responsibilities

• Interpret clinical diagnostic testing results in accordance with established SOPs.

• Review and summarize relevant medical literature and clinical information.

• Independently draft clear, accurate clinical testing result reports.

• Apply variant classification guidelines for assay findings.

• Attend trainings for the reporting protocols applicable to the specific position or specialty.

• Become knowledgeable in the information technology systems needed to perform tasks.

• Work towards expertise in clinical and technical aspects relevant to the position.

• Review patient clinical records, physician notes, and supporting documentation submitted with genome testing orders.

• Identify and summarize medically relevant findings, family history, and phenotype information.

• Work alongside AI/language model-generated summaries and validate accuracy against source documentation.

• Reconcile discrepancies and finalize clinical summaries for interpretation teams.

• Support Whole Genome Sequencing workflows by providing accurate clinical context.

• Utilize internal platforms and software tools to document findings and complete case work.

• Maintain quality and productivity standards while processing assigned cases.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in molecular biology and sequencing techniques including DNA sequencing.

• Experience in clinical documentation review and medical chart summarization.

• Strong knowledge in human genetics and genetic counseling principles.

• Competence in variant assessment and classification, including NGS, Sanger sequencing, microarray, and RNA sequencing.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to understand and evaluate genetic data and literature.

• Willingness to work in and contribute to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• MS in Genetic Counseling from an accredited institution or MS in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or other similar field of study.

• Genetic counseling MS graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Experience working in genetics clinics, rare disease programs, cancer genetics, prenatal genetics, or pediatric genetics.

• Prior exposure to genetic testing or genomics workflows.

• Clinical laboratory or diagnostic testing experience is a plus but not required.

Work Environment

This position is remote with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm PST with flexibility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aliso Viejo, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aliso Viejo, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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