Genetic Counsellor

Lifecell; Khordha; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecell in Khordha, Odisha, India, seeks a genetic counselor to provide pre- and post-test counselling and to work closely with a multidisciplinary team. You will obtain detailed histories, explain testing options, and communicate results to patients and referring physicians.

The role involves coordinating with geneticists, pathologists, IVF specialists, oncologists, and gynecologists, while maintaining confidential patient records and adhering to ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Provide genetic counselling before and after testing.
• Take and document comprehensive medical/family histories.
• Explain test options and results in a clear, compassionate way.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-test and post-test genetic counselling to patients and families.
• Obtain and document medical, family, reproductive, and genetic histories.
• Prepare pedigrees and assess hereditary risk.
• Explain genetic tests such as carrier screening, prenatal testing, NIPT, and more.
• Review test reports and communicate findings to patients and physicians.
• Coordinate with geneticists, pathologists, IVF specialists, and other clinicians.

Skills

Genetic counselling

Medical history taking

Communication skills

Test interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in genetics/clinical biology

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-test and post-test genetic counselling to patients and their families.
• Obtain and document detailed medical, family, reproductive, and genetic history.
• Prepare and interpret pedigrees/family trees and assess hereditary disease risks.
• Explain genetic and genomic tests, including carrier screening, prenatal testing, NIPT, PGT, hereditary cancer testing, rare disease testing, and other molecular/genetic investigations.
• Explain test benefits, limitations, possible outcomes, turnaround time, and implications in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Review genetic test reports and communicate clinically relevant findings to patients and referring physicians.
• Coordinate with geneticists, pathologists, IVF specialists, oncologists, gynecologists, pediatricians, and other clinicians.
• Maintain accurate patient counselling records and ensure confidentiality of genetic information.
• Support doctors and the laboratory team in selecting appropriate genetic tests based on clinical indications.
• Follow ethical, regulatory, and organizational guidelines related to genetic testing and patient consent.
• Participate in awareness programs, doctor engagement activities, CME sessions, and patient education initiatives.
• Follow up with patients regarding testing, reports, referrals, and further clinical recommendations.