Remote Genetic Counselor
Job Summary
Labcorp is seeking a board-certified Genetic Counselor to support laboratory operations for its Women's Health and Genetics division remotely. This role involves consulting on reproductive and other genetic tests, coordinating specimen testing, and providing clinical expertise to healthcare professionals. Please note that this is a non-patient-facing laboratory-based position.
Responsibilities
- Provide genetic testing expertise
- Review prenatal/postnatal specimens
- Coordinate molecular testing
- Communicate abnormal test results
- Educate clients and staff
Required Skills
- ABGC board certification
- Genetic counseling experience
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- LIS systems experience
Job Details
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Additional Job Standards:
- 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.
- Previous experience with LIS systems highly desired.
- Ability to quickly learn new tasks.
Benefits:
- Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.