Genetic Scientist Genomic Scientist

Core Responsibilities:

1. Genomic Data Analysis:
   

   • Analyze chromosome microarray results and NGSbased tests (e.g. targeted panel whole exome sequencing).
     
   • Assess data quality using methods like Sanger sequencing and bioinformatics workflows.
     

2. Variant Curation:
   

   • Conduct detailed literature reviews for variant and gene classification.
     
   • Maintain internal genetic variant databases and adhere to ACMG guidelines.
     

3. Diagnostics and Reporting:
   

   • Draft diagnostic reports and support assay validations.
     
   • Create technical documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
     

4. Research & Development:
   

   • Engage in clinical research and assist with new assay validation.
     
   • Contribute to professional practice development and support staff training.
     

Professional Development:

• Maintain technical expertise through selflearning and reflective practice.
  
• Act as a mentor for new staff and participate in quality initiatives.
  

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure precise diagnostics and patient care.
  
• Foster teamwork engage families in patient care decisions and provide clear communication to support informed choices.
  

Safety and Compliance:

• Advocate for child safety report risks and uphold a culture of safety.
  
• Actively participate in safeguarding strategies and risk mitigation.
  

This role requires a strong technical background in genomic diagnostics effective teamwork attention to detail and a commitment to delivering highquality patientcentered care in a pediatric setting.

Requirements

Education & Experience

o MS or PhD in molecular biology biochemistry human genetics or related scientific field

o Indepth understanding of the genetic basis of hereditary disorders

o Work experience with commonly used public genomics datasets (1000 genomes ExAC

gnomAD OMIM ClinVar PharmGKB etc.)

o Knowledge of literature curation methodologies

o Preferred: Previous laboratory or research experience in a disease area genetic pathway or

genomic testing technology

o Understanding of bioinformatics tools and workflows used to identify genomic variants from next

generation sequencing data

o Prior experience working in a clinical diagnostic environment is a plus

Certification and Licensure

o Ability to qualify for UAE allied healthcare personnel licensure requirements

o Life Support and Advanced Life support Training

o American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required OR Intermediate Life

Support (ILS)

o Positive enthusiastic and motivated individual

o Effective communication and interpersonal skills

o Team player

o Experience documenting in an electronic medical record an asset

o Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

o Ability to speak and write English is required

o Arabic language skills (spoken) an asset

o International English Language Test System (IELTS) a minimum score of 6.0 or equivalent.

The English Proficiency evidence must be valid and not exceed 2 years.