Clinical Curation Scientist- Genetic Counselor
About The Position
This position supports laboratory functions of PreventionGenetics, part of Abbott Cancer Diagnostics. PreventionGenetics is a clinical genetic testing company for rare disease and germline hereditary cancer. The Clinical Curation Scientist-Genetic Counselor is an individual contributor who collaborates across functions to support clinical genetic curation, health information management, and business initiatives. The role translates clinical information into phenotype ontology for genomic testing and curates multi-gene panels using published literature and professional guidelines. The position is remote or onsite from Marshfield, Wisconsin. It requires a master’s degree in genetic counseling, ABGC/CCGC board certification or eligibility, and at least one year of relevant professional experience. The role may require working nights and/or weekends as needed, travel 10% of working time, and prolonged computer and keyboard use.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling.
- ABGC/CCGC board certified or eligible.
- At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in a capacity related to the essential duties.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
- Currently authorized to work in the country where the work will be performed; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
- Ability to work the designated schedule.
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
- Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or computer and perform typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day.
- Ability to travel 10% of working time, potentially including overnight or weekend travel.
Responsibilities
- Support high-quality clinical curation of databases, the test menu, and multi-gene panels in accordance with professional guidelines.
- Collaborate with client-facing and laboratory teams to maintain clinical information streams, including the company website, test ordering portals, test requisition forms, clinical reports, and electronic health record integrations.
- Abstract clinical information as an individual contributor to support phenotype-driven testing products.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on ethical considerations in genetic testing, including informed consent, privacy, data sharing, incidental findings, and equity in access to genomic services; help develop related laboratory policies and practices.
- Collaborate with molecular geneticists and other departments to provide high-quality, timely test results and achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Support the creation of reports, publications, and training materials.
- Provide insight into the clinical utility of genetic testing and educational formats to improve patient outcomes.
- Contribute to the design, research, review, and writing of department procedures.
- Ensure and monitor compliance with CLIA and CAP regulations, including Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications considerations.
- Support company initiatives and projects as a team representative and company champion.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Support and comply with company Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance and work the designated schedule.
- Model an inclusion mindset.
- Work nights and/or weekends as needed.
- Use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and perform typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day.
- Travel 10% of working time away from the work location; travel may include overnight or weekend trips.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
