Genetic Counselor

Find your next role with MedGenome Labs Ltd. 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. MedGenome is the founding member of GenomeAsia 100K, an initiative to sequence 100,000 Genomes in Asia.

Genetic Counsellor

Skills and Experience Required:

• 3+ years of work experience Genetic Counselling.
• Sound knowledge in Genetic Tests and ability to communicate with Patients & Clinicians.
• Knowledge on Pre test and Post test counselling

Key responsibilities of the Role:

• Provide Pre-Test & Post-Test genetic counselling by audio or video mode.
• Provide in-person counselling at hospitals or clinics whenever required.
• 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.
• Explaining test results to individuals, discussing the impact of the result on self and other members of the family.
• Help them make decisions for further testing based on test results.
• Provide a written summary for the same.
• 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.
• Provide a written summary of the counselling sessions provided.
• Interact with clinicians and offer scientific support.

Educational Qualification:

Masters in Human Genetics/Life Science or relevant studies.

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