Genetic Counselor – Lab Based
Job Description:
- Provide subject matter expertise about genetic testing for clients
- Review incoming prenatal and postnatal specimens for the cytogenetics laboratory to ensure that appropriate testing has been ordered and that essential information about the patient has been provided
- Coordinate prenatal molecular and/or non-molecular testing for clients including specimen management, send-out and reporting of results
- Communicate abnormal test results to health care professionals and provide recommendations for appropriate follow-up
- Provide active guidance to clients, lab support staff and sales team through ongoing informal education, case conference presentations, and client in-services
- Collaborate on publications and other projects as opportunities arise
Requirements:
- Masters degree in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling
- ABGC board certification or active candidate status
- New Mexico state license in Genetic Counseling or ability to obtain prior to start date
- 2 or more years experience as a Genetic Counselor Assistant with Labcorp Women’s Health & Genetics specialty division preferred
- 1 or more years laboratory genetic counseling experience, post completion of Masters degree preferred
- Highly organized, including excellent time management skills
- Strong multi-tasking ability with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Previous experience with LIS systems highly desired
- Ability to quickly learn new tasks.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- STD/LTD
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan