Laboratory Genetic Counselor

CooperCompanies • United States,

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About The Position

The Laboratory Genetic Counselor serves as a primary resource to ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency across all stages of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) case coordination and execution. This role is a key contributor to the continuous improvement of the PGT counseling service and supports departmental initiatives aligned with the broader goals of the CooperSurgical organization. The Laboratory Genetic Counselor provides pre-and post-test genetic counseling for referred preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) cases, including aneuploidy screening (PGT-A), monogenic disorders (PGT-M), and structural rearrangements (PGT-SR). This role is responsible for evaluating the technical and clinical feasibility of PGT-M and PGT-SR referrals, as well as guiding clinics, patients, and internal CooperSurgical teams through all phases of the PGT process. The Laboratory Genetic Counselor facilitates effective communication among stakeholders to ensure efficient workflow progression, high-quality service delivery, and a seamless patient and provider experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or related field.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
• Experience in providing genetic counseling, preferably in reproductive genetics or a related field.
• Knowledge of PGT methodologies (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laboratory-based genetic counseling.
• Familiarity with CooperSurgical's PGT services and platforms.
• Experience in guiding clinical teams and patients through complex genetic testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource to ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency across all stages of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) case coordination and execution.
• Provide pre- and post-test genetic counseling for referred preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) cases, including aneuploidy screening (PGT-A), monogenic disorders (PGT-M), and structural rearrangements (PGT-SR).
• Evaluate the technical and clinical feasibility of PGT-M and PGT-SR referrals.
• Guide clinics, patients, and internal CooperSurgical teams through all phases of the PGT process.
• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders to ensure efficient workflow progression, high-quality service delivery, and a seamless patient and provider experience.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the PGT counseling service.
• Support departmental initiatives aligned with the broader goals of the CooperSurgical organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading organization in reproductive health.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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