Laboratory Genetic Counselor

Job Description

LABORATORY GENETIC COUNSELOR

Req #: 245666 Department: UW MEDICINE LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake Posting Date: 06/13/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $8,900.00 - $10,600 per month Other Compensation: Limited Recruitment: Open to Department employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply. Shift: First Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY has an outstanding opportunity for a LABORATORY GENETIC COUNSELOR 2 .
WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE (40 hours per week)

100% onsite

Day Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Support as a senior Genetic counselor in a laboratory setting for various diagnostic tests in the field of genomics.

Will be part of a large team of genetic counselors, variant review scientists and genetic counseling assistants

Support a variety of clinical tests, research and QI activities as part of the Genetics Division
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the resolution of genomic and cytogenetic testing issues, such as inadequate specimens, questions regarding variants, and research enrollment

Review genomic and cytogenetic test orders for urgency and accuracy

Compose reports with laboratory medical directors, genetic counselors, and variant review scientists

With lab directors or supervisor support, call out preliminary results, abnormal results, or unusual results to ordering provider, as needed

Compose reports with laboratory medical directors, genetic counselors, and variant review scientists

Participate in laboratory’s program for analyzing variants of uncertain significance

Work with Genomic Analysis Manager to develop and update procedures and job-aids for the clinical genomic analysis (CGA) team

Mentor/consultant to genetic counselor(s) and other members of the CGA team such as variant review scientists, genetic counseling assistants, and student assistants

Perform analysis and variant interpretation for service area of expertise such as exome sequencing, somatic and inherited cancer panels, constitutional and neoplasia SNP array etc.

Work with directors, variant review scientists and laboratory staff to solve complex client inquiries/issues, and provide follow-up to research principal investigators

Serve as backup for GC Lead to assist with lead tasks including, but not limited to, scheduling in-service for staff, schedule orientations and onboarding activities for new employees, residents, students, and other health care professionals, and submit written evaluation of staff as needed
REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree in Genetics, Genetic Counselor or Genomics

2-3 years clinical or research experience in genetics

At least two years of experience in a CLIA-laboratory environment collaborating with R&D, bioinformatics, laboratory technicians, clinical directors and other crucial departments in a laboratory environment

Strong teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to rapidly distill concise and succinct summaries from complex and potentially contradictory literature sources

Ability to work independently, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Equivalent experience may substitute for degree requirement
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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