Blueprint Genetics is looking for a Geneticist (Clinical Interpretation, Helsinki)
9.4.2019Introduction
Blueprint Genetics is
on a mission to bring world-class genetic knowledge to mainstream
healthcare. To meet the challenges imposed by our rapid growth, we are
looking for new Geneticists to join our Clinical
Interpretation Team. We are a team of experienced professionals with
diverse backgrounds who share the passion for helping patients and
families suffering from inherited disorders. Our constantly evolving
diagnostic portfolio currently includes over 200 tests
that cover a wide variety of clinical specialties and diagnostic
approaches, including Whole Exome Sequencing. We work with hundreds of
clinics around the globe and the quality of our interpretation has been
praised by many of the world’s best medical centers.
If you have the ambition to be among the pioneers of the molecular era
of medicine, you might be the person we are looking for.
Job description
The position involves
interpretation and reporting of findings from our clinical molecular
genetic tests, including panel-based tests, Whole Exome Sequencing and
targeted variant tests. Our Geneticists also
participate in the development and validation of products and
applications in a project team environment. Those interested get to
collaborate with our Software Engineers and Data Scientists with the
development of our proprietary software tools that enable
us to interpret identified variants efficiently by utilizing artificial
intelligence and machine learning.
The ideal candidate has:
- Clinical Laboratory Geneticist degree or Board certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics / Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Ph.D. in Genetics.
- Experience in interpreting and reporting genetic test results in a clinical setting utilizing NGS, Sanger sequencing and other methods is an asset, but similar research experience is valued as well.
- Knowledge of current genomic information and variant databases is essential
- Fluent skills in oral and written English are a necessity
- Great attention to detail
- Critical thinking when reviewing scientific literature
- Effective planning and organization skills
- Excellent follow-through abilities
- Experience in working under certified and accredited quality management systems is an asset.
- Fitting the immediate, low-hierarchy and positive Blueprint culture
What we offer
At Blueprint Genetics,
you get to be a valued part of our global and multidisciplinary team of
people who want to make a difference. You will be working daily to
bring your expertise from base pairs to bedside
for improved patient outcomes. We offer you a rapidly evolving working
environment where you can learn and grow together with a unique company
and great colleagues. You get to use everything you have learned in an
environment that is unlike anything you have
experienced before.
The position is permanent full-time position.
More information and application at https://careers.blueprintgenetics.com/jobs/212558-geneticist