Genetic Counselor - Precision Health & Genomics

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

The Genetic Counselor at UC Irvine’s Institute for Precision Health will advance precision medicine by guiding genetic test utilization and translating genomic findings into clinical care. You will partner with clinicians, laboratories, informatics, and researchers to optimize testing strategies and improve patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Genetic Counseling, ABMG board certification, and California licensure, with at least three years of independent program leadership and a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognized genetic counseling program or equivalent.
• Board certification in genetic counseling by the ABMG.
• California license as Genetic Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer institution‑wide genetic test utilization program.
• Collaborate with clinicians, labs, informatics and researchers across genomics initiatives.

Skills

Genetic counseling skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Effective communication

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Genetic Counseling

ABMG Board Certification

California Genetic Counselor license

Job description

The Genetic Counselor at UC Irvine’s Institute for Precision Health will advance precision medicine by guiding genetic test utilization and translating genomic findings into clinical care. You will partner with clinicians, laboratories, informatics, and researchers to optimize testing strategies and improve patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Genetic Counseling, ABMG board certification, and California licensure, with at least three years of independent program leadership and a