Fairview is looking for a Genetics Counselor to join our team at our University of MN Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. This is a salaried role working the day shift with no weekends required!

We also offer great benefits such as medical insurance - as low as $0, dental insurance - also a $0 option, PTO (24 days per year), and 403B with up to a 6% employer match; visit www.fairview.org/benefits to learn more!

Hiring Process

You may be asked to complete a video interview for us. This is a phenomenal way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us, plus we have the ability to share with the leaders directly.

Genetic counselors in the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory work with a team of molecular genetic pathologists, bioinformaticians, and laboratory technologists to develop and interpret genetic testing for inherited genetic disease.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

• Communication with ordering providers about genetic testing including selecting the most appropriate test, specimen requirements, and testing limitations.
• Triage of incoming samples to determine the most appropriate testing platform and determining urgency/priority for testing.
• Launching bioinformatics pipelines for next generation sequencing data analysis.
• Review of genetic data to ensure that appropriate QC parameters are met.
• Analysis and interpretation of genomic variants including sequence variants and copy number alterations including review of medical literature and public databases.
• Writing clear and concise variant interpretations and variant reports.
• Discussion of test results with ordering providers once completed.
• Development and validation of new testing methodologies and bioinformatics pipelines.
• Participation in training and education of genetic counseling students, molecular genetic pathology fellows, and pathology residents.

Required

Education

• Masters degree in Genetic Counseling

Experience

• One to Three Years

License/Certification/Registration

• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Medical Genetics