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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Overview</h2>
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<div><div><div>The Clinical Molecular Geneticist Professional is an integral part of the Children's Hospital Colorado Precision Diagnostics Laboratory team. Advancing our understanding of genomics and for providing accurate interpretation of genomics data for effective diagnoses and treatment of our patients. Works with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including laboratory technologist, variant analysts, software engineers, data analysts, genetic counselors, scientific directors, and physicians to provide clinical expertise in interpretation of genomics laboratory test results with primary responsibility for signing out interpretative reports.
Additional Information:
Hours: 40 hours a week, 1.0 FTE/salaried, expected to work a Monday to Friday schedule during core hospital hours; However, scheduling may change with evolving department needs and/or discussion with the hiring manager.
Position is eligible for hybrid / remote limited to eligible states. 
Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provides clinical expertise in interpretation of molecular genetics laboratory test results in accordance with ACMG standards and laboratory policies with primary responsibility for signing out interpretative reports from various testing methodologies including gene sequencing, whole exome sequencing, etc.</li><li>
Responsible for reporting of accurate clinical test results within established laboratory turn-around times.</li><li>
Works directly with variant analysis team to support robust and timely results review of laboratory results including supporting efficient variant prioritization, classification, and interpretation processes.</li><li>
Maintain documents and records: Ensure the documentation of patient information, test result is accurate and includes interpretation of genomic finding in the context of clinical presentation and recommendations per policy. Regarding patient confidentiality and data management, adhere to regulatory and ethical guidelines.</li><li>
Give regular feedback regarding workflows to support continuous improvement.</li><li>
Provide clinical consultation: Determine the likelihood of genetic conditions by analyzing the medical histories, family histories, and genetic information of patients.</li><li>
Collaborate with interprofessional teams: Provide comprehensive patient care in collaboration with physicians, genetic counselors, laboratory technicians, and other healthcare professionals.</li><li>
Participate in team meetings and contributes to discussions regarding variant classification, patient diagnosis, and quality improvement initiatives. Participate in variant review conferences with clinical teams.</li><li>
Serve as a clinical consultant during the validation of new assays, with focus on ensuring the assay serves the anticipated clinical needs, development of assay content, and curation of data to support variant interpretation.</li><li>
Serve as a resource for clinical colleagues regarding questions about test results and testing capabilities and establish collaborative relationships with clinical teams. Provides clinical consultation regarding test results to referring providers or patients.</li><li>
Support laboratory quality through participation in proficiency testing and investigations of quality issues as requested by the operational team.</li><li>
Play an active role in the training staff, residents, and fellows through didactics, teaching during case review, mentorship for research projects, etc.</li><li>
Contribute to continuing education for technical staff.</li><li>
Participate in scholarly activity through case reports/series, laboratory focused projects, collaboration with clinical colleagues, etc. May presents scientific and educational posters/presentations to technical staff and colleagues, and at relevant professional meetings.</li><li>
Recognizes clinical testing technical needs, raises concerns to lab leadership when they emerge, and engages in problem-solving as needed. At the laboratory's technical level, makes recommendations to boost testing efficiency while controlling expenses for reagents, supplies, and technician time.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION &ndash; Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) in Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE &ndash; Two (2) years&rsquo; experience in molecular genetics variant analysis or case review and sign out in a clinical laboratory setting. Broad knowledge of genetic variant databases and their utility is essential with a basic knowledge of NGS wet-bench techniques, data quality, and bioinformatics tools.
EQUIVALENCY &ndash; Combination of education and/or clinical relevant experience: bachelor degree and ten (10) years or masters degree and six (6) years.
CERTIFICATION(S) &ndash; Qualifications: individuals need to have one of the following current certifications to be eligible for the position:<ul><li>
Certified as a high complexity laboratory director in molecular by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) - certification after name will read as HCLD(ABB)</li><li>
Certified in Molecular Diagnostics by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) - certification after name will read as DABCC(MD)</li><li>
Certified by the American Board of Clinical Genetics and Genomics (ABMG or ABMGG) - certification after name will read as FACMG</li><li>
 HCLD(ABB) and DABCC(MD) are equivalent to FACMG, so please do not screen out these candidates</li></ul> 
Salary Information 
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. 
 
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $121,394.93 to $182,092.39 
 
Benefits Information 
Here, you matter. As a Children&rsquo;s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children&rsquo;s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. 
 
EEO Statement 
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. 
 
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</div></div></div></div></div>

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