Clinical Genomics Coordinator (Genomics)

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2–3 days physically in the office

Salary: $58,000–$76,667 per year

Company

The hirify.global of MIT and Harvard conducts collaborative research in genomics and supports the use of genomics in medicine through community-centered projects, data sharing, and open science.

What you will do

• Support ClinGen variant and gene curation activities.
• Research the significance of genes and variants through literature and data review.
• Classify variant and gene-disease associations and support disease-specific Expert Panel activities.
• Assist laboratories with data submissions to ClinVar and help resolve differences between submitters.
• Contribute to software tools that support variant and gene curation.
• Support genomic research projects, knowledge sharing, and ClinGen research publications.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in a scientific discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Clinical Genomics Assistant or in a related role.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Ability to collaborate with local colleagues and an international network of laboratories, disease experts, and data sources.
• Minimum two-year commitment required.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within the Translational Genomics Group on collaborative, open-science projects.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• At least 13 paid holidays, winter closure, paid time off, and parental and family care leave.
• Employee assistance program and other employee benefits.