Genetic Counselor
Careers at Genetics Center
Career Summary
At our center in southern California, our genetic counselors may participate in some or all of our comprehensive genetics services, including:
•prenatal,
•cancer genetics,
•pediatric genetics including subspecialty clinics, and
•assisting with our laboratories.
After initial orientation, we normally assign a counselor to tasks of their strength and interest.
GENETICS CENTER is led by two well-respected medical geneticists and has a team of experienced genetic counselors as well as onsite CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified molecular genetic and cytogenetic laboratories. Our laboratories have an extensive molecular and cytogenetic test menu that includes BRCA and a full cancer panel and many other tests by NGS, microarray, single gene and known mutation testing, FISH analysis, and various cytogenetic studies. GENETICS CENTER is approved by the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), which attests to the strength of our cancer genetics program. GENETICS CENTER is also a Prenatal Diagnosis Center through the State of California Prenatal Screening Program.
Providing education is an important part of GENETICS CENTER’s involvement in the medical community, and our genetic counselors are actively involved in these efforts. Our center is closely affiliated with two major hospitals within walking distance and provides clinical and laboratory services to many other hospitals throughout southern California. We are also a rotation site for genetic counseling students.
GENETICS CENTER has been an integral part of the medical community for 37 years. Our locations have a pleasant working environment with strong team support, and service is our primary motivating factor. We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. New graduates and experienced counselors are welcome.
Requirements
Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Potential Career Opportunities
Contact us with questions or to submit your resume for potential career opportunities at contact@geneticscenter.com. You can learn more about us here on our web site.
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