Genetic Counselor Assistant (Remote)
Listed compensation
$25.5-$34/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes.
Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges.
As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients.
With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.
Labcorp Genetics and Women’s Health is seeking a US Remote Based Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) to join their team! This position will primarily be supporting Labcorp’s Genetics and Women’s Carrier Screening performed at our Westborough, MA and San Francisco, CA laboratories.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:30 -6:00 eastern time zone with rotating Saturdays (approximately 1 Saturday per month).
Responsibilities
Work with the lab Genetic Counselor team to support clients that order testing performed at Labcorp’s Westborough, MA and San Franciso, CA laboratories
- Review a defined set of molecular test requisitions/incoming samples for clarity of physician orders
- Provide support to the molecular lab by monitoring worklists and adding and canceling tests.
- Generate paperwork for sendout tests and monitoring tracking lists
Respond to telephone and email inquiries from Labcorp clients, health care providers, Labcorp’s laboratories and branches to coordinate all applicable genetic testing
Contact clients to obtain pertinent demographic and clinical information and communicate with clients to ensure that the appropriate testing is ordered
Research, troubleshoot, and resolve problems related to testing by contacting clients or other Labcorp facilities
Learn multiple laboratory-based computer applications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a Biological Science
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 or more years’ experience working as a Genetic Counselor Assistant
- 1 or more years’ customer service experience
- 1 or more years’ experience working in a clinical genetics testing laboratory with next generation sequencing
- 1 or more years’ experience with Labcorp’s Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Additional Job Standards
- Familiarity with genetics concepts
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Strong multi-tasking ability with excellent attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent ability to listen and respond effectively
- Strong flexibility and the ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities quickly
Strong Project Management Skills
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others and work cooperatively and effectively to set goals, resolve problems, and make recommendations
- Application Window Closes: 10/1/2026
**Pay Range: $25.50-$34.00 / hour
All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a biological science. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience in a clinical genetics testing laboratory and proficiency with laboratory information systems.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor Assistant (Remote) at Lab a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Genetics counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Genetics — Counselor Career Context
Lab holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 12 active listings.
Of the 50 active Genetics listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.
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