Genetic Counselor – Lab Based

Labcorp

Genetic Counselor providing expertise in genetic testing for Labcorp's laboratory operations in Santa Fe, NM. Role involves client coordination, education, and communication of test results.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide subject matter expertise about genetic testing for clients
Review incoming prenatal and postnatal specimens for the cytogenetics laboratory to ensure that appropriate testing has been ordered and that essential information about the patient has been provided
Coordinate prenatal molecular and/or non-molecular testing for clients including specimen management, send-out and reporting of results
Communicate abnormal test results to health care professionals and provide recommendations for appropriate follow-up
Provide active guidance to clients, lab support staff and sales team through ongoing informal education, case conference presentations, and client in-services
Collaborate on publications and other projects as opportunities arise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters degree in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling
ABGC board certification or active candidate status
New Mexico state license in Genetic Counseling or ability to obtain prior to start date
2 or more years experience as a Genetic Counselor Assistant with Labcorp Women’s Health & Genetics specialty division preferred
1 or more years laboratory genetic counseling experience, post completion of Masters degree preferred
Highly organized, including excellent time management skills
Strong multi-tasking ability with excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office
Previous experience with LIS systems highly desired
Ability to quickly learn new tasks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

genetic testingcytogeneticsprenatal testingmolecular testingspecimen managementlaboratory genetic counseling

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime managementmulti-taskingattention to detailcommunication skills

Certifications

Masters degree in Human GeneticsMasters degree in Genetic CounselingABGC board certificationNew Mexico state license in Genetic Counseling