Fully Remote

We are the market leader in clinical genomic space in India and offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services to doctors and researchers. We operate the largest CAP accredited Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) lab in Southeast Asia housing cutting-edge genome sequencing platforms. We have an exciting opportunity for the position of Genetic Counsellor in Bhubaneshwar location. It is a full time and work from office opportunity.

Skills and Experience Required:

~3+ years of work experience Genetic Counselling.

~ Sound knowledge in Genetic Tests and ability to communicate with Patients & Clinicians.

~ Provide Pre-Test & Post-Test genetic counselling by audio or video mode.

Consult with the Clinical Geneticist and treating clinician where required.

Analyse patient histories, draw a 3-generation pedigree, and maintain GC records.

Educating individuals and at-risk family members about genetics, genetic disorders, and their consequences.

Discussing the option of genetic testing and the possible outcomes.

Provide psychosocial support through the genetic testing process.

Help them make decisions for further testing based on test results.

Be part of projects the GC team is involved in.

Assisting the Clinical Reporting Team and Technical Support Teams:

Understand the TRFs and enter the clinical details as per HPO terminology in the PHENOME database.

Ensure Phenome data is entered regularly and within timelines.

Liaison with the technical support team to clear customer and other technical queries when needed.

Talk to referring clinicians/clients to assist in getting clinical details for genetic data analysis, inform results, help them interpret results, and suggest further testing.

Complete the cycle of pre-test counselling, tracing test results, post-test counselling, and liaise with the clinician at LVPI, Bhubaneshwar or with the Clinical Geneticist at MedGenome as required.

Interact with clinicians and offer scientific support.

Masters in Human Genetics/Life Science or relevant studies.

If you are interested in this position, please click the APPLY NOW button for immediate employment consideration.

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