Genetic Counselor I — Clinical Support & Case Coordination

Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories LLC is seeking a Genetic Counselor I to support clinical collaborations with professional clients and review laboratory orders and reports. You will help manage complex cases and provide expert guidance on genetic testing strategies.

The role emphasizes education of trainees, collaboration on policy and test development, and interaction with multidisciplinary lab teams to ensure accurate results and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited program (or equivalent).
• 1+ year of experience in clinical or laboratory genetics preferred.
• Board certified or board eligible in Genetic Counseling by ABMG or ABGC.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with professional clients, ensuring coordination of 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 professional trainees, including genetic counseling students.
• Contribute to new test development, policies, and procedures; collaborate on manuscripts and presentations.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Clinical case coordination

Communication skills

Documentation & case tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Testing protocols/guidelines

Trainee support

Digital systems (LIS/EMR)

Education

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (ACGC-accredited)

Tools

LIS/EMR systems

Job description

Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories LLC is seeking a Genetic Counselor I to support clinical collaborations with professional clients and review laboratory orders and reports. You will help manage complex cases and provide expert guidance on genetic testing strategies.

The role emphasizes education of trainees, collaboration on policy and test development, and interaction with multidisciplinary lab teams to ensure accurate results and effective communication.