Senior Clinical Scientist

Whole Exome Sequencing Program (WES)

GeneDx, Inc

Gaithersburg, MD

MD/PhD, or PhD and must be certified or eligible for certification by ABMG in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics

GeneDx is recruiting for a Senior Clinical Scientist for its Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) Program.

GeneDx is rapidly growing CLIA-Certified diagnostic genetics laboratory. We provide cutting edge technologies for genetic molecular diagnostics and offer vital, new-platform products in the critical area of molecular diagnostics. We specialize in genetic testing for rare hereditary disorders, but also test for common disorders. Our primary mission is to make clinical testing available to people with rare genetic conditions and their families. Because of our tremendous growth, we are in search a full time Senior Clinical Scientist to work on our exciting Whole Exome Sequencing Program.

This position offers a unique opportunity to closely work with a team of more than 50 molecular, clinical, cytogenetic and biochemical geneticists, genetic counselors, and bioinformaticians on identifying, researching and interpreting sequencing variants and assessing their clinical relevance, establishing phenotype-genotype links, reviewing a large spectrum of genetic disorders, reviewing and signing out detailed clinical test reports and communicating with referring physicians.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have either an MD (US Medical License not required), MD/PhD, or PhD andmust be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics, with 3-5 years post graduate practice in a clinical diagnostics setting. Fundamental knowledge of human genetics is essential. Appropriate judgment as it pertains to diagnostic and predictive testing, as well as excellent time management and communication skills are key. Expertise in pertinent areas such as Next-generation sequence analysis, online human genomics resources and molecular test design are a plus

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, jury duty, bereavement leave)
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, LT/ST disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K retirement savings plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts (cell phone service, movie tickets, etc.)
• Regular performance appraisals
• Many promotions from within

Business casual, dog-friendly work environment