Helix is a rapidly growing population genomics company working at the intersection of clinical care, research, and genomics. Founded in 2015 with a mission to “empower every person to improve their life through their DNA”, our end-to-end population genomics platform enables health systems, life sciences companies, and payers to advance genomic research and accelerate the integration of genomic data into routine clinical care. Powered by one of the world’s largest CLIA / CAP next-generation sequencing labs and our proprietary Exome+® assay, we support all aspects of population genomics including recruitment and engagement, clinically actionable disease screening, return of results, and basic and translational research. We help our partners use genomics to improve health outcomes, increase patient engagement, lower costs, and drive cutting edge translational and clinical research. For the individual, we store and protect their DNA information so that they control their data and can use it throughout their lifetime in a variety of settings.

Leading health systems, including Renown Health, AdventHealth, and Mayo Clinic, use our population genomics platform to power some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing population genomics initiatives. We also collaborate with our health system partners to combine longitudinal EHR data with genomic data to optimize care across the health system. This proprietary clinico-genomic dataset, with recontactable individuals and actively enrolling programs, powers our life sciences segment and helps our life sciences partners bring innovative therapies to patients faster and more efficiently. 

In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Helix is  leveraging its expertise and infrastructure to develop and deploy more scalable and sensitive COVID-19 testing as well as accelerate research on the influence of genetics on COVID-19 infection and severity.

The Genomic Data Analyst is a contract role with Helix which requires a specific background as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations for Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications.  See below 42 CFR § 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications

This position is eligible to work remotely and we are hiring for all shifts.

• 1st | 6:00am - 2:30pm
• 2nd | 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• 3rd | 10:00pm - 6:30am

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs day to day tasks associated with reviewing clinical results from both a RT-PCR assay and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) test.
• Review raw data from RT-PCR assay, and both primary and secondary metrics for the NGS assay.
• May assist with review and correction of incorrect data.
• Track samples throughout the laboratory process to ensure timely reporting of clinical samples.
• Perform analyses of clinical data and data trending using Tableau and/or other data visualization tools.
• Use systematic problem-solving methods to troubleshoot complex issues related to quality of results.
• Careful and accurate documentation of work.
• Write and revise applicable SOPs as needed.
• Present clear and concise written and oral communications to colleagues and supervisors, lead and/or participate in technical meetings, and provide recommendations based on technical results.
• Work closely with the laboratory staff, quality assurance team and customer success to assist in investigations pertaining to quality of sample results and/or sample status.

Skills and Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent with 1-2 years of experience in Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 2-3 years of experience in Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• Strong data analysis skills, ability to interpret and draw conclusions from large amounts of data.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with data visualization/data analysis tools such as Tableau, R-Studio, Matlab or related is preferred

PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

42 CFR 493.1489 -- Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.

Each individual performing high complexity testing must -

(a) Possess a current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required; and

(b) Meet one of the following requirements:

(1)  Be a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, or doctor of podiatric medicine licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry in the State in which the laboratory is located or have earned a doctoral, master's or bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution;

(2)      (i) Have earned an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or -

(ii) Have education and training equivalent to that specified in paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this section that includes -

(A) At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either -

(1) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or

(2) 24 semester hours of science courses that include -

(i) Six semester hours of chemistry;

(ii) Six semester hours of biology; and

(iii) Twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; and

(B) Have laboratory training that includes either of the following:

(1) Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS. (This training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed in paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(A) of this section.)

(2) At least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

(3) Have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under § 493.1491 on or before February 28, 1992;

(4) On or before April 24, 1995 be a high school graduate or equivalent and have either -

(i) Graduated from a medical laboratory or clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS; or

(ii) Successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician);

(5)       (i) Until September 1, 1997 -

(A) Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent; and

(B) Have documentation of training appropriate for the testing performed before analyzing patient specimens. Such training must ensure that the individual has -

(1) The skills required for proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, if applicable, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens;

(2) The skills required for implementing all standard laboratory procedures;

(3) The skills required for performing each test method and for proper instrument use;

(4) The skills required for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration procedures related to each test performed;

(5) A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage;

(6) The skills required to implement the quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory;

(7) An awareness of the factors that influence test results; and

(8) The skills required to assess and verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control values before reporting patient test results; and

(ii) As of September 1, 1997, be qualified under § 493.1489(b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(4), except for those individuals qualified under paragraph (b)(5)(i) of this section who were performing high complexity testing on or before April 24, 1995;

(6)  For blood gas analysis -

(i) Be qualified under § 493.1489(b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(4), or (b)(5);

(ii) Have earned a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or cardiovascular technology from an accredited institution; or

(iii) Have earned an associate degree related to pulmonary function from an accredited institution; or

(7) For histopathology, meet the qualifications of § 493.1449 (b) or (l) to perform tissue examinations.