Laboratory Genetic Counselor
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Job Description
The Laboratory Genetic Counselor serves as a primary resource to ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency across all stages of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) case coordination and execution. This role is a key contributor to the continuous improvement of the PGT counseling service and supports departmental initiatives aligned with the broader goals of the CooperSurgical organization.
The Laboratory Genetic Counselor provides pre-and post-test genetic counseling for referred preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) cases, including aneuploidy screening (PGT-A), monogenic disorders (PGT-M), and structural rearrangements (PGT-SR).
This role is responsible for evaluating the technical and clinical feasibility of PGT-M and PGT-SR referrals, as well as guiding clinics, patients, and internal CooperSurgical teams through all phases of the PGT process.
The Laboratory Genetic Counselor facilitates effective communication among stakeholders to ensure efficient workflow progression, high-quality service delivery, and a seamless patient and provider experience.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Laboratory Genetic Counselor at Cooper Companies a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in General Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 62 active General Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Of the 50 active General Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
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