Variant scientist iii - remote

Labcorp is seeking a US Remote Based Variant Scientist III to join Invitae’s clinical genomics team to support our Metropark Iselin, NJ lab. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm eastern time zone Job Responsibilities:

• Up to 75% of your time performing variant interpretation (aka variant curation) using our validated in-house genetic evidence system to generate clear and concise clinical reports for both somatic and germline variants
• Critically analyze and interpret clinical and genetic information, including published literature, public and private databases, functional studies and modeling, as well as patient clinical records
• Develop, curate, and refine genetic content for a broad range of genetic disorders to support our operations and clinical offerings
• Achieve and maintain technical and clinical competency through initial and ongoing training in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Receive and provide case-related and performance-related feedback in a direct and supportive setting
• Participate in development and refinement of tools for analyzing genetic data
• Support implementation of process improvements to optimize and scale clinical reporting operations
• Engage with Manager/Senior Manager to support team and departmental objectives
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and address internal and client-facing queries regarding variant interpretation and clinical reporting

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Genetics, Molecular Genetics, or Human Genetics with 1 or more years of variant interpretation experience OR Master's degree in Genetic Counseling, Biological Sciences, Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics with 3 or more years of variant interpretation experience OR Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Biological Sciences, Molecular Genetics, or Human Genetics with 5 or more years of variant interpretation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of experience in performing both somatic and germline variant interpretation
• 2 or more years of experience working in a CLIA diagnostic laboratory
• 2 or more years of experience with different variant type curations such as CNV, mitochondria, short tandem repeats, and pseudogene disambiguation.

Additional Job Standards:

• Familiarity with next-generation sequencing, and/or knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to significant change that is inherent in development and innovation
• Desire to work in and contribute to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to understand, synthesize, and coherently evaluate complex genetic information
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently

Application Window Closes: 4/20/2026 Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 / year All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement. We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job