Genetic Counselor
Baylor Genetics
Summary
As a General Counselor, you will play an integral role in the clinical support team, providing guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior team members. Your responsibilities will include coordinating complex cases, review laboratory reports, and contributing to the development of new protocols and procedures.
Job description
Job Summary
As a General Counselor, you will play an integral role in the clinical support team, providing guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior team members. Your responsibilities will include coordinating complex cases, review laboratory reports, and contributing to the development of new protocols and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support in the coordination of complex cases, ensuring effective communication among professional clients.
- Conduct thorough review and analysis of laboratory reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Act as a liaison for professional clients, offering guidance on testing strategies and recommendations based on genetic findings.
- Mentor and support junior genetic counselors and trainees, providing expertise in clinical and laboratory genetics.
- Contribute to the development of new testing protocols, policies, and procedures, actively participating in the enhancement of clinical operations.
- Collaborate closely with the Clinical Support team in manuscript development and presentations focused on genetic counseling.
Qualifications
Required
- Education: Master of Science or Master of Arts in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC-accredited program or equivalent.
- Experience: Significant experience (X+ years) demonstrating expertise in clinical and laboratory genetics.
- Certification: Board-certified Genetic Counselor.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Frequently required to sit.
- Frequently required to stand.
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Frequently required to talk or hear.
- Frequently required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
- Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
Requirements
- Master of Science or Master of Arts in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC-accredited program or equivalent.
- Significant experience demonstrating expertise in clinical and laboratory genetics.
- Board-certified Genetic Counselor.
Company overview
Baylor Genetics is a leading diagnostic genomics company that pioneered the history of genetic testing and now serves as a premier precision diagnostics partner. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Houston's Texas Medical Center, the company offers a comprehensive spectrum of clinically relevant genetic testing services including Whole Genome Sequencing, Whole Exome Sequencing, and targeted panels. Baylor Genetics combines advanced genomic technologies with genetic counseling support to help clinicians shorten diagnostic journeys for patients with rare diseases and complex genetic conditions. Their testing menu spans family planning, pregnancy, pediatrics, oncology, and specialized diagnostic areas, serving clients across all 50 U.S. states and 16 countries internationally. The company's mission focuses on providing rapid, comprehensive precision diagnostics to guide medical management and ensure no patient with a genetic disorder is left behind. Baylor Genetics operates as a clinical laboratory that translates complex genomic insights into actionable clinical information, supporting healthcare providers in making informed decisions for patient care across various medical specialties.