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Laboratory Corporation of America Genetic Counselor - Lab Based - REMOTE in Westborough, Massachusetts
Integrated Genetics, part of LabCorp's Specialty Testing Group, has a great opportunity for a Lab Based Genetic Counselor to join its team! This is a position perfect for an organized, thorough, energetic Board Certified/Active Status for ABGC Genetic Counselor who is interested in genetics, client services, laboratory operations and business. The Genetic Counselor will consult and coordinate with clients and laboratory personnel regarding genetic tests performed by Integrated Genetics and reference laboratories.
This is a remote-based position, supporting Integrated Genetics' molecular clinical laboratory in Westborough, MA. Candidate can be located anywhere in the US. Must be able to work East Coast hours, from 8:30am-5pm eastern.
Responsibilities:
Review incoming samples for clarity of physician orders; identify cases that do or may require additional information; contact clients for urgent resolution or complex cases
Provide technical expertise to clients regarding optimal management of pregnancies at risk for rare single gene disorders; help clients understand and interpret both diagnostic and screening results
Manage all aspects of sending and reporting specialized genetic tests, including taking incoming client call, reviewing specimen requirements and the need for parental samples, as indicated
Communicate with the accessioning department and lab departments to ensure proper scheduling and aliquoting of specimens for special studies
Communicate with reference laboratories; track and receive reference lab reports; communicate results to clients
Utilize multiple laboratory based computer applications to ensure proper scheduling of specimens submitted for molecular testing
Review and release molecular test reports under the direction of the Clinical Molecular Geneticists
Collaborate on publications and other projects as opportunities arise
Requirements
Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling
ABGC board certification or active candidate status required
Massachusetts state license in Genetic Counseling or ability to obtain prior to start date
Previous prenatal genetic counseling highly preferred
Highly organized, including excellent time management skills
Strong multi-tasking ability with excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to quickly learn new tasks
Strong MS office skills
Shift
1
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm eastern time
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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