Introduction

Blueprint Genetics is on a mission to bring world-class genetic knowledge to mainstream healthcare. We are a team of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds, who share the passion for helping patients and families affected by inherited disorders. 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. 

To meet demands arising from rapid growth, we are looking for Geneticists to join our Helsinki Clinical Interpretation Team. We are searching for both experienced geneticists with the ability to work remotely as well as geneticists to join our team in Helsinki, Finland.

Job description

In this Geneticist position, you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced, highly motivated geneticist team that places great value in high-class clinical interpretation. We have a diverse genetic testing portfolio including, targeted variant analysis, approximately 3,900 single genes, over 250 panels across 14 medical specialties and whole exome sequencing. In this role, you will carry out variant interpretation and clinical report writing from these genetic tests. In challenging cases, you are supported by a group of clinical consultants in various medical specialties. 

Your daily work will entail analyzing the genetic data with our in-house developed interpretation tool and writing the test results into high-class written statements. A major part of the analysis is classifying the identified variants. High-quality interpretation of the data requires the use of several databases, genetic tools and understanding how the clinical history of the patient matches with the findings.

Our experienced Geneticists participate in the development and validation of products and applications. 

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has:

• Ph.D. in Genetics or Clinical Laboratory Geneticist degree, or Board certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics / Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
• Excellent understanding of human genetics, inheritance models and inherited human diseases and ability to understand medical terminology and learn clinical aspects of the diseases.
• Knowledge of current genomic information and variant databases and experience in NGS methods.
• Uncompromised attention to detail. In practice this means analytical, critical and systemic approach, as well as ability to follow rules is needed to maintain coherent variant classifications throughout the team and high quality of the reports.
• 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.
• Excellent skills in oral and written English are a necessity.

With the experienced geneticist position we also expect:

• Solid experience in interpreting and reporting genetic test results in a clinical setting utilizing NGS, Sanger sequencing and other methods 

We are looking for a person who is genuinely motivated by providing true care for the patients. You are able to deliver high quality results independently, and taking responsibility comes to you naturally.  At the same time, you are a true team player with an eagerness to work towards a common goal. You are enthusiastic about keeping up with the most recent scientific findings and developing your expertise. You are able to work efficiently under stress in a high-pace production environment and you have the ability to adjust effortlessly to rapidly evolving situations. 

What we offer

At Blueprint Genetics, the work you do has real impact in patient’s lives, and this commitment is something our team takes great pride in. Our global and multidisciplinary team of geneticists is a unique group of almost 30 PhD level scientists and Clinical Laboratory Geneticists. Our team members have an average more than 13 years of previous scientific experience, several years in clinical diagnostics (per person) and approximately 500 peer-reviewed scientific articles published, thus you will be supported by a group with extensive experience in the field. 

With Blueprint, you get to utilize your skills and experience in an environment that is unlike anything you have experienced before. Our working culture is immediate, positive and we work in low-hierarchy teams and organization. We offer you a rapidly evolving working environment, where you can learn and grow together with the company and great colleagues!  

The position is permanent full-time position and you will work as part of the Clinical Interpretation team either at our Helsinki office or remotely, preferably in Europe.  

If this sounds like you, please, submit your application and CV at the latest by January 13, 2020 with your salary request and preferred location of work. We carry out the first round of interviews in January either via skype or at our office.  

For more information about the position, please contact Clinical Interpretation Manager Tiia Kangas-Kontio, tiia.kangas-kontio[at]blueprintgenetics.com or +358 40 7553999 on December 19, 2019 between 1pm and 3 pm and January 7, 2020 between 2pm and 4pm.