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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK:The Diagnostic Molecular Genetics Laboratory at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Genetic Analysis Specialist to join a world-class clinical team focused on interpreting and classifying germline genetic variants that guide inherited cancer risk assessment and support patient care. This position offers the unique opportunity to work at the crossroads of clinical diagnostics, cuttingedge research, and advanced genomic analysis—making a meaningful impact in precision oncology.
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Review NGS pipeline output for sample quality, accuracy, relevant genetic history, and sequencing artifacts; initiate confirmatory testing as needed.
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Collaborate closely with molecular pathologists, geneticists, genetic counselors, and bioinformaticians to draft and finalize clinical reports.
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Support laboratory operations under supervision, by contributing to workflow optimization, SOP development, and NYSDOH validation submissions.
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Train, mentor, and assess competency of peer analysts, new, and rotating staff in germline variant interpretation.
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Support regulatory inspections, as needed, to ensure clinical laboratory compliance with data security, clinical documentation, and HIPAA standards.
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Master’s degree in Human Genetics, Genetics, Genetic Counseling, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology required.
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Genomic & Bioinformatics Knowledge – Experience with NGS, Sanger Sequencing and MLPA data interpretation, relevant clinical analysis tools, and bioinformatics software/databases.
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Pay Range: $83,800.00 - $134,000.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
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