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Clinical Genomic Specialist I
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19 August 2026 (17 days ago)
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3 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
General information
Location
Cambridge MA
Ref #
44583
Job Family
Research
Date published
08/31/2026
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
$58000.00/yr - $76667.00/yr
Description & Requirements
We are seeking motivated individuals to work in a cutting-edge environment to serve as a clinical genomics coordinator for the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen). ClinGen is an NIH-funded program that is building authoritative resources to define the clinical relevance of genes and variants for use in precision medicine and research ( This position would begin with training within our variant and gene-curation team which supports variant classification and gene-disease validity assessment followed by supporting an array of ClinGen disease-specific Expert Panel activities and affiliated projects within ClinGen.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support ClinGen curation activities
- Research the significance of variants and genes through literature and data review
- Classify variant- and gene-disease associations
- Support research projects that require curation of genomic knowledge
- Support the ClinGens mission to provide better access to genomic data
- Support the sharing of curated knowledge with the community
- Assist laboratories with data submission to ClinVar ( in the development of software tools for supporting variant and gene curation
- Assist in resolving variant interpretation differences between ClinVar submitters
- Assist Clinical Domain WGs in supporting gene and variant curation programs
- Support the writing of ClinGen research publications
- Support other projects related to genetic and genomic research at the Broad
In addition the applicant should possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to interact effectively with a local team at the Broad Institute and an international network of laboratories disease experts and data sources and balance and manage multiple tasks and projects independently. The ClinGen team is part of the Translational Genomics Group (TGG The TGG supports the use of genomics in medicine by focusing on community-centered projects that promote collaboration data sharing and open science. The TGG is led by Heidi Rehm and consists of high-impact projects such as the Center for Mendelian Genomics co-led by Anne ODonnell-Luria and the gnomAD project co-led by Mark Daly.
Start date: ASAP or by August 2026 with a minimum of a two-year commitment
Qualifications: BA or BS degree in the sciences with 2 years as a Clinical Genomics Assistant or related experience
Job locations: 300 Binney Cambridge MA
This role will be a hybrid position with an expectation of a minimum of 2-3 days physically in the office.
The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience education qualifications and other factors permissible by law.
At Broad your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program among other Broad benefits.
The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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