Genomic Analyst I

Genomic Analyst I

29 Oct 2024
Missouri, Kansas city, 64101 Kansas city USA

Genomic Analyst I

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.OverviewThe Clinical Genetics and Genomics laboratory (CGGL) performs state of the art clinical testing for rare pediatric disease including both short and long read genome sequencing and optical genome mapping. We are seeking a candidate for the role of Genomic Analyst I who will perform analysis and interpretation of variants and draft patient reports under the supervision and guidance of CGGL Directors. This candidate will ensure adherence to quality control, quality assurance, and record keeping standards. Additional opportunities include assisting with manuscript preparation, test validation and software evaluation. Attendance to case conferences and other opportunities are required for continuing education.At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.Responsibilities

Assist in the analysis of multiple types of clinical genomic datasets including short read genomes, Hi-Fi genomes, microarrays, and optical genome mapping.

Provide interpretation and reporting of genomic variants and curation of gene-disease relationships using ACMG guidelines, ClinGen, published literature and other resources.

Participate in continuous quality assurance activities.

Perform additional job-duties as assigned.

Qualifications-Master's Degree in Genetics or related field and 3-5 years of experience; prefer those with Genetic Counseling background. OR-Ph.D. Genetics or related field; prefer experience in variant interpretation-Experience includes time in industry and/or academia in the analysis and interpretation of the clinical significance of genomic variation and its mechanism/relationship to human disease.Benefits at Children's MercyThe benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. (https://www.childrensmercy.org/careers/why-childrens-mercy/employee-benefits/) Starting PayOur pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $34.90/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.Remote Work/Work from HomeThis position is entirely remote or work from home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area or request advanced approval to work outside of the area and may attend onsite meetings, as scheduled.EEO Employer/Disabled/VetChildren’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.Our commitment to Diversity & InclusionCM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Learn about Children’s Mercy Benefits (https://jobs-childrensmercykc.icims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&iniframe=1&hashed=-625978159) Requisition ID2024-31135Requisition Post Information : Posted Date12 hours ago(10/29/2024 9:49 AM)Posting CategoryAllied HealthDivisionCLINICAL GENETICS LABWork TypeFull TimeWork DaysM-FWork HoursDay ShiftFLSA StatusExemptLocation : NameAdele HallRecruiter : Full Name: First LastJulie AustRecruiter : Emailjaaust@cmh.edu

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