Genetic Counselor - Lab Based (Remote)

Labcorp • Santa Fe, NM

1d • $82,000 - $115,000 • Remote

About The Position

LabCorp Women’s Health and Genetics is hiring a US Remote Lab Based Genetic Counselor to support our laboratory in Santa Fe, NM. This is a position perfect for an organized, thorough, energetic Board Certified / Active Status for ABGC genetic counselor who is interested in genetics, client services, laboratory operations and business. The Genetic Counselor will consult and coordinate with clients and laboratory personnel regarding reproductive tests as well as other types of tests performed by Integrated Genetics and reference laboratories. Please note: this is not a patient facing role.

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years experience as a Genetic Counselor Assistant with Labcorp Women’s Health & Genetics specialty division
• 1 or more years laboratory genetic counseling experience, post completion of Masters degree
• Previous experience with LIS systems highly desired
• Ability to quickly learn new tasks

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level