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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, targeted family member tests and others. 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.

Education

Qualifications

• • Clinical Laboratory Geneticist degree; or
  • Board certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics / Laboratory Genetics and Genomics; or
  • Ph.D. in Genetics.

Experience And Skills

• • 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.
  • Experience in working under certified and accredited quality management systems is an asset.
  • Fluent skills in oral and written English are a necessity.

Personal Attributes

• • Great attention to detail
  • Critical thinking when reviewing scientific literature
  • Effective planning and organization skills
  • Excellent follow-through abilities
  • 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.
Apply at the latest by 2nd of July

Inquiries about the position can be sent to Clinical Interpretation Team Leader Dr. Eveliina Salminen at eveliina.salminen[at]blueprintgenetics.com

Ranked among the ”50 Smartest Companies” in the world according to the MIT Technology Review SOPHiA GENETICS is a fast-paced rapidly growing health tech company with a team of world renowned experts in the fields of technology (AI), life sciences (genomics) and information technology (data security) sectors.

SOPHiA GENETICS has developed SOPHiA™ Artificial Intelligence, the most advanced and used technology for clinical genomics. Deployed as a Software as a Service SOPHiA DDM® has connected over 425 world-leading hospitals and analyses thousands of patients’ genomics profiles each month to better and faster diagnose them.

In our mission to democratize Data-Driven Medicine, we are looking for bright, passionate and dedicated individuals to join our growing dynamic team. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you…

Sales & Business Development Manager

As part of the sales team, you will be in charge to acquire new accounts as well as managing existing ones within your territory (Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) for our portfolio. This position requires to intensely travel across your territory as well as in Switzerland twice per year where is based our headquarter.

You will have to be creative and find solutions in order to meet clients. You will be supported by a well-resourced team of technical specialists and will leverage on our network within the clinical diagnostic testing field. The ability to develop long-term relationships with clients and communicate your enthusiasm for the potential of use of our solution transition to data-driven personalized medicine is essential. Our teams will support you in achieving ambitious goals in terms of acquisition of new clients and sales by sharing with you best practices. If you are client oriented and a result person you might probably join our team.

Qualifications and Experience

• A master degree in Sciences within a well-regarded institution; PhD will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience in communicating complex scientific principles in simple terms.
• Finnish and English (the business language) is mandatory.
• Ideally, previous experience as working as part of a team to develop the company’s customer base and provide a first-class experience to clients, preferably in the clinical diagnostics, biotechnology or medical technology market.

Starting date: ASAP
Location: Home office
If you think you fit this position, please send a CV and a cover letter.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Turku Site, with 550 employees, represents one of PerkinElmer’s major manufacturing and product development sites for newborn- and maternal fetal health screening. As the global market leader in newborn screening, our solutions have tested over 560 million babies worldwide for life-threatening diseases.

Medical and Scientific Affairs organization is responsible for clinical validation of our products. We now are looking for a new colleague to our global MSA team. The position may also be located in Sollentuna where PerkinElmer has a center of excellence for research and development of molecular diagnostic products.

Role description:

• • Plan, execute and report studies according to applicable regulatory requirements and company SOPs

• • Prepare study protocols and start-up activities at study sites

• • Obtain ethical and regulatory approvals

• • Monitor studies and report results

• • Coordinate studies and develop internal clinical study management procedures

• • Work in close collaboration with different functions and stakeholders including R&D, Regulatory and Business

Role requirements:

• • M.Sc or equivalent in bioscience

• • Experience in clinical studies, preferably related to In Vitro Diagnostic or Medical Device products

• • Excellent organizational and communication skills

• • Ability to work independently

• • Proven ability to work in global team environment

• • Fluent Finnish or Swedish and English (spoken and written)

• • Ability to travel up to 30 days per year, mainly in Europe

• • Depending on your previous experience with IVD clinical studies the position may be either Clinical Research Associate or Clinical Study Manager.

What we offer:

• • Opportunity to work in a global team

• • Dynamic and innovative culture

• • Focus on career development

• • Collaborative and diverse environment

In this position, you will be reporting to the Leader of Global Clinical Affairs, Turku. The position is temporary, approximately for 1 year, and can be located in Turku, Finland or Sollentuna, Sweden.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a highly international business environment. If you are interested in the position and feel that you have the necessary skills and experience, please fill your application by June 25th, 2018. We will review the applications on an ongoing basis.