Variant Scientist II

Invitae, part of Labcorp is looking for Variant Scientist II to join the team! The Variant Scientist II will contribute to a high-performing team that supports clinical operations, variant interpretation, clinical reporting, client inquiries, incident management, and process improvements across our product portfolio with a very strong focus on operational efficiency. This position will contribute to the development and implementation of processes and tools to improve and scale variant interpretation and clinical reporting.    We are seeking candidates with a strong background in variant interpretation, as well as previous experience with operations support or training.

Please note: this position has the option to be 100% remote in the US, or physically located at our laboratory in San Francisco, CA.

The schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm local time zone.

Responsibilities:

• Up to 25% of the time performing variant interpretation (aka variant curation) and report quality control using our validated in-house genetic evidence system to generate clear and concise clinical reports 

• Critically analyze and interpret clinical and genetic information, including published literature, public and private databases, functional studies and modeling, as well as patient clinical records

• Achieve and maintain technical and clinical competency through initial and ongoing training in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 

• Provide support to the extended clinical operations team by creating or maintaining workflows for triaging, answering, and/or problem solving

• Contribute to incident response and provide a feedback mechanism into process improvements 

• Develop and maintain general documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support efficient operational and team functional workflows. As well as support other team’s SOPs   

• Provide strategic input towards the development and refinement of tools for analyzing genetic data by initiating or serving as directly responsible individual for projects to scale and improve clinical reporting 

• Participate in new-hire and ongoing training programs and competency assurance protocols

• Provide support to client-facing teams by addressing client requests and inquiries related to variant interpretation, clinical reporting, results accuracy, or providing general scientific expertise. 

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Genetics / Molecular Genetics /Human Genetics) with previous variant interpretation experience OR

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling, biological sciences, molecular genetics, human genetics or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant variant interpretation experience OR

• Bachelor's degree in Genetics, biological sciences, molecular genetics, human genetics or related field with minimum 3 years of relevant variant interpretation experience  

• Previous experience or a strong interest in training related activities

​Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in a CLIA diagnostic laboratory, familiarity with next-generation sequencing, genetic variant curation, interpretation of clinical relevance, and knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection and copy number variant interpretation 

• Experience or strong interest in operations support or training in a genetics diagnostics laboratory with a focus on operations efficiency and quality in a high volume fast paced setting 

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to understand, synthesize, and coherently evaluate complex genetic information

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and efficient information exchange

• A sense of curiosity, strong collaborative spirit, and a willingness to learn 

• Proven ability to work independently while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach

• Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to work independently in a cross-functional setting 

• Active problem-solver who communicates persuasively to drive decision-making 

• Operational mindset and strong attention to detail

Application Window Closes: 11/25/2025

**Salary Range: $98,000 - $150,000 / year

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. 

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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