Job Description

• 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 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
• 2 or more years experience as a Genetic Counselor Assistant with Labcorp Women’s Health & Genetics specialty division preferred
• 1 or more years laboratory genetic counseling experience, post completion of Masters degree preferred
• 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

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