Position Overview

This position supports laboratory functions of PreventionGenetics, part of Exact Sciences. PreventionGenetics is a clinical genetic testing company for both rare disease and germline hereditary cancer.  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.

Essential Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must meet one of the two following categories:Doctoral Degree in a Chemical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory science from an accredited institution; AND certification by one of the two 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

  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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 (may be a combination of pre-certification and post-certification years).

$124,000 - $167,000

Salary Range:

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 support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.