Genomic Science Specialist

Genomic Science Specialist I - Fully Remote position. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $105K - $120K / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Manages requests for consultations from clients company-wide (Quest Diagnostics or Athena Diagnostics) regarding the appropriateness and interpretation of genetic laboratory tests. Due to the importance of quality patient care, servicing consultation requests of all types is considered imperative. Provides risk evaluations, benefits and limitations of studies, samples needed to optimize test utility and significance of results.
• Recommends specific testing strategies for patients, collects and reviews medical information required for interpretations, explains results of genetic tests.
• Facilitates specimen collections to ensure timely delivery of samples to the genetics laboratory.
• Facilitates coordination with laboratories to monitor, prioritize, and track tests: prenatal genetic testing, critical genetic test send-outs, and complex maternal serum screening cases.
• For specialized assays: verifies accurate test order for each sample received, monitors processing to ensure timely reporting of results.
• Manages communication of abnormal results to clients.
• Supports Oncology products.
• Manages case follow-up, documentation of outcomes and data collection
• Contributes to the strategic planning, organization, implementation, monitoring, management and long-term development of genetic testing for Quest Diagnostics and Athena Diagnostics by serving on Best Practice Teams and strategic committees.
• Develops, maintains, and updates protocols regarding the processing of genetic test results.
• Assists with recruiting, interviewing and training new Genetic Counselors and Genetics
• Client Service Representatives.
• Provides organizational oversight of area(s) of responsibility and function as a resource for problem solving and process improvement to ensure timely and accurate test results.
• Provides technical expertise for sales during training workshops and visits to clients.
• Supports the Variant Analysis programs in the areas of client consultation, case management, compliance, quality assurance, education. Will learn, and be proficient, in the variant analysis process
• If needed, Supervise genetic counseling students rotating through the laboratory.

Three or more years of related experience

The person must be able to sit (or stand) for long periods of time

Working knowledge of PC operation, including appropriate genetics packages and standards such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access, and specific knowledge in Oncology.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated decision making and organizational skills needed for leadership and teambuilding.
• Proven ability to accomplish tasks both independently and as a member of a team. Ability to work effectively with local and national Quest Diagnostics' and Athena Diagnostics' teams.
• Exemplify professionalism consistent with Quest Diagnostics' values, vision and mission
• Superb problem solving skills
• Demonstrated accountability for professional growth and job performance by seeking education opportunities based on identified goals.

• Master's Degree Genetic Counseling (Required)

• Board Eligible/Board Certified as a Genetic Counselor. Once certified, continues professional education sufficient to maintain current requirements for re-certification in the ABGC. Maintains licensures where applicable (Required)

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