Genetics Coordinator II
About The Position
Genetic testing and counseling are rapidly advancing areas of medical genetics, requiring extensive knowledge of the principles and practice of all areas of clinical and laboratory genetics as well as genetic counseling. The impact of genetic testing results for patients and their families are often complex and life changing, ranging from childbearing decisions to cancer prevention strategies. The Genetic Coordinator will aid the Genomic Services team and Operations to ensure that clients of Quest Diagnostics receive genetics services, both consultative and laboratory, of the highest quality possible. The Genetic Coordinator will support the Genomic Specialists and Operations staff in the Biochemical Genetics/Maternal Serum Screening, Cytogenetics, Somatic Oncology, and Molecular Genetics Laboratories, including Oncology, Neurology, and Non-invasive Prenatal testing. Under the direction of, or working with a Genomic Services member, they will be responsible for assisting genomic science specialists and liaisons in their roles of providing client service and support for laboratory and commercial operations.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practice of all areas of clinical and laboratory genetics as well as genetic counseling.
Responsibilities
- Aid the Genomic Services team and Operations to ensure that clients of Quest Diagnostics receive genetics services, both consultative and laboratory, of the highest quality possible.
- Support the Genomic Specialists and Operations staff in the Biochemical Genetics/Maternal Serum Screening, Cytogenetics, Somatic Oncology, and Molecular Genetics Laboratories, including Oncology, Neurology, and Non-invasive Prenatal testing.
- Assist genomic science specialists and liaisons in their roles of providing client service and support for laboratory and commercial operations.
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
