Laboratory Genetic Counselor

2 days ago
United StatesFull TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join CooperCompanies as a Laboratory Genetic Counselor in United States.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join CooperCompanies as a Laboratory Genetic Counselor.

Key Skills

Genetic CounselingPreimplantation Genetic TestingClinical Feasibility EvaluationStakeholder CommunicationCase CoordinationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Key Responsibilities

The Laboratory Genetic Counselor provides pre- and post-test counseling for PGT cases, including aneuploidy screening and monogenic disorders. They evaluate the technical feasibility of referrals and coordinate communication between clinics, patients, and internal teams.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Human Genetics from an ABGC accredited institution and ABGC board certification or eligibility. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of relevant genetic counseling experience.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Laboratory Genetic Counselor at Cooper Companies a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Cooper Companies is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Genetic Counseling, Preimplantation Genetic Testing, Clinical Feasibility Evaluation, Stakeholder Communication, Case Coordination, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Laboratory Genetic Counselor provides pre- and post-test counseling for PGT cases, including aneuploidy screening and monogenic disorders. They evaluate the technical feasibility of referrals and coordinate communication between clinics, patients, and internal teams.

Benefits package: Medical Coverage, 401(k), Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Paid Time Off, Vacation, Personal Leave, Sick Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Cooper Companies

Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Trumbull, Connecticut
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
401(k)
Parental Leave
Fertility Benefits
Paid Time Off
Vacation
Personal Leave
Sick Leave
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2d ago