Jillian Tokarczyk
About Jillian Tokarczyk
Jillian Tokarczyk is a Clinical Genomic Variant Scientist at Variantyx, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a master's degree in Genetic Counseling from Rutgers University and has extensive experience in genetics, teaching, and variant assessment.
Work at Variantyx
Jillian Tokarczyk has been employed at Variantyx as a Clinical Genomic Variant Scientist since 2022. In this role, she curates genes within an internal diagnostic console, focusing on gene-disease relationships, mechanisms of disease, and disease prevalence. She supports variant scientists in interpreting the validity of short tandem repeats (STR) calls and consults with laboratory directors and clinical interpretation teams regarding variant assessment and case interpretation. Additionally, she participates in proficiency testing and competency assessment programs, leading continuing education initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jillian Tokarczyk completed a Master's program in Genetic Counseling at Rutgers University from 2018 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology from Hamilton College, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her expertise includes processing and classifying genomic variants, preparing test result reports for various genomic tests, and utilizing tools such as the Integrative Genomics Viewer (IGV), GAV imaging, and Hunter prediction.
Background
Jillian Tokarczyk has a diverse professional background in both education and healthcare. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Genetic Counselor at Lehigh Valley Health Network from 2020 to 2022. She also completed a clinical rotation at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she served as a Biology and Math Teacher at Buffalo Seminary from 2015 to 2017, and as a High School Science Teacher at Forman School from 2017 to 2018.
Previous Work Experience
Before her work in genetic counseling, Jillian Tokarczyk held various positions that contributed to her skill set. She worked as a Phlebotomist at Catholic Health System in 2015 and served as a coach at Nichols School from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she gained experience as a Student Athletic Trainer at Hamilton College from 2012 to 2014. These roles provided her with a foundation in both healthcare and education.