Lab-based Genetic Counsellor

Capital District Health Authority

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $41.9,479 - $52.4,348 ph; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Genetic test ordering facilitation
Variant assessment and interpretation
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region

Job Summary

  • IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.
  • Genetic counsellors are integral members of the Precision Medicine team and contribute significantly to high quality genetic service delivery across laboratory and clinical settings.
  • IWK Health promotes an anti-racist environment and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds to support workforce representation reflective of the communities served.

Matching Summary

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

Salary

Base: $41.9479 - $52.4348 /hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Enhanced benefits and wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Genetic test ordering facilitation
  • Variant assessment and interpretation
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Clinical genomics laboratory environment
  • Scientific writing and documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Development of testing algorithms
  • Quality improvement activities
  • Research initiatives support
  • Competencies in other languages
  • Experience with genetic variant classification

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Genetic Counselling
  • Certification or eligibility by Canadian or American Genetic Counselling Boards
  • Experience in clinical laboratory environment preferred
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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