Variant Scientist III - Support and Training -Invitae

Labcorp is seeking a US Remote Based Variant Scientist III to join Invitae’s clinical genomics team.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (local time zone)

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a high-performing team that supports clinical operations, variant interpretation, clinical reporting, client inquiries, incident management, and process improvements across Invitae’s product portfolio with a very strong focus on operational efficiency

• Lead the development and implementation of processes and tools to improve and scale variant interpretation and clinical reporting

• 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

• Manage 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 or manage new-hire and ongoing training programs and competency assurance protocols

• Collaborate cross-functionally to represent Clinical Genomics in development programs with a focus on operational efficiency and quality assurance 

• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Genetics, Molecular Genetics, or Human Genetics with 1 or more years of variant interpretation experience OR Master's degree in Genetic Counseling, Biological Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics with 3 or more years of variant interpretation experience OR Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Biological Sciences, Molecular Genetics, or Human Genetics  with 5 or more  years of variant interpretation experience  

​Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience in variant interpretation and gene-disease association curation in a diagnostics clinical laboratory

Additional Job Standards:

• Experience in a CLIA diagnostic laboratory, familiarity with next-generation sequencing, and/or knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection preferred

• Previous research experience with human genetic diseases preferred  

• 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 preferred

• 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 

• Participate in complex projects and adapt to changing priorities

• 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 

• Previous experience or a strong interest in training related activities

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

• Operational mindset and attention to detail

Application Window Closes:  3/12/2026

**Salary Range: $119,000 - $172,000 / 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. (Remove for non-pay transparency states)

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. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. 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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