Genetic Counselor/ Report Writer

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com. Note: Clinical and/or laboratory experience is preferred. New/upcoming graduates should not apply and/or will not be considered. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter with their resume. Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm ET

Summary

Performs variant interpretation and writes reports. May abstract clinical information from patient records and/or act as subject matter expert. Facilitates communication between laboratory personnel, genetic counselors and clinical staff. Supports efforts to maintain the reputation of GeneDx as a world-class healthcare company. Represents GeneDx at national and international meetings as required.

• Job Responsibilities
• Performs variant interpretation and writes reports.
• May act as subject matter expert for a group of genes, disorders, tests, and/or processes.
• Supports team efforts required to meet corporate and team goals and objectives.
• Additional responsibilities depending on needs of the team may include: Abstracts clinical information from patient records.
• Manages urgent or complex cases at specific steps or throughout the testing process.
• Prepares or provides clinical review of materials for website, marketing materials, or other projects.
• Assists with populating variant, gene, or disease-specific test information, report language, or other clinical information in internal databases.
• Performs other duties assigned in support of the team or department.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Master’s degree from an accredited genetic counseling program.
• Prior clinical or laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certification by American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or equivalent.
• Genetic counseling licensure in the state where the employee works, if applicable.

Physical Demands Light lifting when traveling. Work requires close attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Environment

• Remote office based. Occasional travel may be required.
• Hours: Need individuals to cover Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm Eastern

#LI-REMOTE

• Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range
• $85,000—$100,000 USD

~ Science - Minded, Patient - Focused. At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care. Experts in what matters most. With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust. SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES. From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
• High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
• Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.
• CLINICAL EXPERTISE
• Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
• Customized care: Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
• Impactful discovery: Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.

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