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Caris Life Sciences Genetic Counselor (Hybrid) in Tempe, Arizona
Position Summary
The Genetic Counselor will analyze and understand the clinical aspect of high complexity tests, as offered by Caris Life Sciences, to provide up-to-date clinically relevant review of molecular testing. The Genetic Counselor identifies and communicates clinically relevant secondary findings to ordering providers. This position works under the direction of the Director, Molecular Diagnostics and follows standard laboratory procedures and policies.
Job Responsibilities
Follow established policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Follow the laboratory procedures for test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Perform test interpretation and screen test results for potential germline variants with clinical relevance (secondary findings); includes reviewing scientific literature and using industry-specific computer resources.
Consult with Molecular Genetics Team on cases as requested or needed. Includes participation in consensus conference regarding secondary findings.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies to ensure that clinical results are not reported until quality controls have been satisfactorily performed, document all quality control activities.
Communicate secondary findings to ordering providers and gather additional clinical information; assist client services with answering client questions.
Serve as a resource and collaborator for the Evidence Design Board, the Quality Assurance Program, Research & Development, Marketing, Client Services, and other Caris Life Sciences groups.
Promote and work to improve relationships with clinicians and the Molecular community.
May be asked to provide seminar/training for employee CEU requirements.
Assist, as needed, to perform other related duties and special projects as required.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an institution accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
3+ years of experience as a genetic counselor in a clinical and/or laboratory environment. Industry and oncology genetics experience is preferred.
Candidates must be able to work on Saturday and Sunday, as both days are part of the position’s five-day work schedule.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.
Conditions of Employment: Individuals must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, and reference check.
Preferred Qualifications
Current board certification in genetic counseling from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), or eligible.
Experience working with industry and oncology genetic testing/counseling.
Familiarity with key aspects of laboratory safety and quality control procedures and regulations; working knowledge of molecular diagnostic technologies.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Ability to learn how to use internal software programs and industry-specific computer resources.
Requires a high degree of care and attention with strict adherence to defined clinical testing protocols.
Demonstrated skills and high level of attention to detail in technical data
Interpretation and ability to troubleshoot.
Proven ability to learn and collaborate with others in a complex, multi-functional and specialty environment.
Core Skills & Competencies
Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) – Ensure procedures and processes are in place that leads to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement.
Communication – Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.
Teamwork – Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.
Customer Service Focus – Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations.
Physical Demands
Must possess ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for long periods of time.
Visual acuity and analytic skill to distinguish fine detail. Ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Training
- All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.
Other
- This position requires periodic travel and some evenings and/or holidays.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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