Clinical Variant Scientist Job at Machaon Diagnostics, Berkeley, CA

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  • Machaon Diagnostics
  • Berkeley, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Variant Scientist

Title: Clinical Variant Scientist (Part-Time, Remote)

Company: Machaon Diagnostics

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Part-Time (10 hrs/week)

About Us

Machaon Diagnostics is a specialized clinical reference laboratory and CRO focused on hematology, immunology and rare disease diagnostics. We support physicians, hospitals, and pharma/biotech partners by delivering fast, high-quality molecular and functional testing. Our genetics program includes next-generation sequencing assays, somatic and germline variant interpretation, and the development of innovative assays in complement biology, immune dysregulation, and related pathways.

About the Role

Machaon Diagnostics is seeking a part-time, remote Clinical Variant Scientist to support our growing genetics program focused on rare disease, immunology, hematology, and complement biology. You'll play a key role in variant interpretation, report drafting, and assay-development support.

This role offers flexible hours, remote work, and meaningful impact in clinical diagnostics.

What You’ll Do

  • Interpret germline and/or somatic variants using ACMG/AMP guidelines
  • Review NGS data, QC metrics, and annotation outputs
  • Curate variants using ClinVar, gnomAD, HGMD, and related databases
  • Draft clear, concise clinical reports
  • Maintain and update internal variant knowledge bases
  • Support new assay development and validation
  • Ensure compliance with CLIA/CAP standards and SOPs

What We’re Looking For

Required:

  • MSc or PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or related field
  • 1–3+ years experience in clinical variant interpretation

Preferred:

  • Experience with rare disease, immune dysregulation, or complement biology
  • Prior work in a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab

What We Offer

  • Part-time remote role (approx. 10 hrs/week)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative rare-disease diagnostics
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a brief note about your variant-interpretation experience to:

james.kain at machaondiagnostics.com

Subject: Clinical Variant Scientist – Part-Time

Job Tags

Part time, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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