Variant Scientist

M42
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 2-3 yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Analytical skills","Writing","Communication","Organization","Meticulousness"]

Analyze and classify germline and somatic variants from genomic sequencing (WGS/WES and panel tests) to support precision medicine. Use in-house software plus scientific literature to curate findings and produce high-quality clinical reports, including critical QC aligned with SOPs and quality programs. Support assay/process improvements, develop variant interpretation SOPs and tracking, and partner with bioinformatics/IT on technology needs for new gene tests.

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M42
M42
21 hours ago

Variant Scientist

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Job Summary

Analyze and classify germline and somatic variants from genomic sequencing (WGS/WES and panel tests) to support precision medicine. Use in-house software plus scientific literature to curate findings and produce high-quality clinical reports, including critical QC aligned with SOPs and quality programs. Support assay/process improvements, develop variant interpretation SOPs and tracking, and partner with bioinformatics/IT on technology needs for new gene tests.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Accurately classify germline and somatic variants for WGS/WES and panel tests.
  • •Analyze clinical molecular data using in-house software tools.
  • •Read, interpret, and curate scientific literature to support clear clinical documentation.
  • •Summarize inherited and somatic genetic results to generate high-quality clinical reports.
  • •Perform QC for molecular reports per quality management programs and SOPs, and support improvements for assays and processes.

Key Requirements

  • •PhD degree in Cancer Genetics, Human Genetics, or Biological Sciences.
  • •2-3 years of related experience in variant interpretation.
  • •Ability to research variants of unknown significance using literature searches with detailed annotation and timely integration of data types.
  • •Ability to use and understand external databases and tools (e.g., COSMIC, TCGA, polyphon, SIFT, Mutation Taster, ALAMUT, UCSC/Ensembl Genome Browser, NCBI BLAST).
  • •Strong analytical and writing/communication skills to produce precise clinical reports.
Experience:2-3 yearsGenomicsNext-generation sequencingPrecision medicineCancer genetics
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:Analytical skillsWritingCommunicationOrganizationMeticulousness
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)Whole Genome SequencingWhole Exome SequencingPanel testsCOSMICTCGAPolyphonSIFTMutation TasterALAMUTUCSC Genome BrowserEnsembl Genome BrowserNCBI BLASTIn-house software

Company Brief

M42
M42 is a UAE-based venture studio and investment platform that builds and invests in technology startups, offering funding, product development, and go-to-market support to scale digital businesses across the MENA region.
Industry: Venture Capital
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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