Genetic Counselor I

Baylor Genetics; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Genetics is seeking a Genetic Counselor I to support clinical operations, coordinate complex cases, and provide expert guidance on genetic testing strategies. The role involves liaising with professional clients and laboratory teams, reviewing orders and reports, and mentoring trainees.

The ideal candidate holds a Master of Science or Master of Arts in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited program and has 1+ years of clinical or lab genetics experience, with board eligibility or

Qualifications

• Education: Master of Science or Master of Arts in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited program or equivalent.
• Experience: 1+ years in clinical or laboratory genetics preferred.
• Certification: Board certified or Board eligible in Genetic Counseling by ABMG or ABGC.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with professional clients, coordinating complex cases and relaying abnormal or intricate results.
• Perform critical review of test orders and laboratory reports for accuracy and precision.
• Facilitate management of complex cases between internal teams and external clients.
• Act as a liaison between professional clients and laboratory teams.
• Educate and support genetic counseling students and trainees.
• Contribute to test development, policies, and procedures; collaborate on manuscripts and presentations.

Skills

Clinical case coordination

Follow-up

Communication

Documentation & case tracking accuracy

Collaboration with lab teams

Testing protocols & guidelines

Trainee support

Digital systems (LIS, EMR, internal

Education

Master of Science or Master of Arts in Genetic Counseling (ACGC-accredited)

Job description

As a Genetic CounselorI, you will play a crucial role in our clinical support team, responsible forfacilitatingcommunication betweenBaylor Genetics andprofessional clients, critical review of laboratorytest orders andreports,managing complex casesandprovidingexpert guidance in genetic testing strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Communicate effectively with professional clients, ensuring coordination of complex cases and relaying abnormal or intricate results.Performcritical review oftest ordersandlaboratory reports for accuracy and precision.
• Facilitate managementof complex casesbetween various internal teams andexternal clients
• Act as a liaison between professional clients and laboratory teams.
• Educate and support professional trainees, including genetic counseling students.
• Contribute to new test development, policies, andprocedures.Collaborateon professional manuscripts and presentations related to genetics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Education: Master of Science or Master of Arts in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited programorequivalent.
• Experience: Experience (1+ years) in clinical or laboratory genetics preferred.
• Certification: Board certified or Board eligibleinGenetic Counseling by ABMG or ABGC.

COMPETENCIES

• In-depth knowledge of clinical and laboratory genetics along with related resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within laboratory teams.
• Fundamental understanding of laws governing laboratory functions.
• Proficiencyin computer skills, including database managementand electronic medical records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required toutilizehand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.

EEO Statement:

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you needan accommodationduring the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Clinical case coordination & follow-up

Expert

Foundational clinical & lab genetics

Expert

Documentation & case tracking accuracy

Expert

Collaboration w/ cross-functional lab teams

Expert

Learn & apply testing protocols/guidelines

Expert

Support trainees & students under supv

Expert

Digital systems (LIS, EMR, internal tools)

Expert

Education

Required

Masters or better in Biology.

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