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Clinical Genomics Variant Scientist

Work Location
Los Angeles,CA

Job #27905

Work Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Employment Type
2 – Staff- Career

Duration
Indefinite

Salary Range
$105700-234500 Annually

Posted Date
December 29, 2025

Bargaining Unit
99

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The Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory is seeking an experienced Variant Scientist to join our clinical team. In this critical role, you will curate and interpret germline and somatic variants and prepare high-quality clinical reports derived from exome and targeted cancer sequencing assays. You will contribute to variant classification, test development efforts, and clinical research projects that advance precision medicine for patients across UCLA Health and beyond. Primary duties include:

• Review and assess patient clinical notes and sequencing data from high-complexity molecular assays, including Clinical Exome Sequencing, Solid Tumor Sequencing Panels, and Hematologic Malignancy Sequencing Panels.
• Perform variant curation and interpretation using established guidelines and evidence-based resources.
• Draft and refine clinical reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and clinical relevance.
• Develop and update SOPs for variant curation, interpretation, and reclassification workflows
• Participate in submitting curated variants to public databases (e.g. ClinVar) and contribute to quality improvement and test development initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinicians, genetic counselors, and laboratory staff to support accurate and timely reporting.
• Contribute to clinical research projects and assist in implementing new molecular diagnostic assays.

Salary Range: $105,700.00 – $234,500.00/year

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