Genomic Science Specialist I
About The Position
Genomic Science 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 child bearing decisions to cancer prevention strategies. The Genomic Science Specialist will ensure that clients of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated and Athena Diagnostics receive genetics services, both consultative and laboratory, of the highest quality possible. Toward this end, the Genetic Counselor will provide the respective Genetic laboratories and their staff and Directors with organized programs in the areas of client consultation, case management, compliance, case review, collection of clinical information when warranted, facilitation and coordination of specific samples in the laboratory, test verification, quality assurance and education. The laboratory genetic counselors collaborate with medical writing, marketing, referral testing, research and development, Variant Science groups, and the laboratory staff. The responsibilities below relate to all areas of genetic testing regardless of geographical or physical (i.e. laboratory or non-laboratory) location of the Genomic Science Specialist, except where specified.
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 disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
