Lead Genetic Counselor

WVU Medicine

Lead Genetic Counselor providing expert genetic counseling services and overseeing genetic counselors at WVU Medicine. Collaborating on research and quality initiatives in a clinical setting.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert genetic counseling services to patients and families.
Oversee and mentor other genetic counselors.
Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.
Develop and implement protocols and procedures for the clinical enterprise.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in genetic counseling or a closely related field such as biology, biochemistry, genetics, or psychology.
Certified Genetic Counselor through the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Valid driver’s license.
Five (5) years as a Genetic Counselor or relevant experience.
Three (3) years leadership/administrative experience in a leadership role supervising others, leading quality improvement initiatives, developing educational programs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Prohibition of discrimination against employees
Comprehensive health services
Development of new policies related to genetic testing and treatments
Professional development for genetic counselors
Participation in research initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

genetic counselingprotocol developmentprocedure implementationquality improvementresearch participation

Soft Skills

mentoringleadershipadministrative skillssupervisioneducational program development

Certifications

Certified Genetic CounselorMaster’s degree in genetic counselingMaster’s degree in biologyMaster’s degree in biochemistryMaster’s degree in geneticsMaster’s degree in psychology