COMPANY OVERVIEW:
ArcherDX, headquartered in Boulder, CO, is committed to the advancement of personalized medicine by making next-generation sequencing technology more reliable and accessible. We seek like-minded individuals who share our values of curiosity, passion and grit to meet these goals.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
At the designation of the Laboratory Director, the Genetic Counselor is responsible for providing consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and the interpretation of test results.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job performance will involve a variety of activities including:
- Provide technical assistance and guidance on test availability, composition, selection, and interpretation of NGS testing to include WGS and WES
- Assist with the resolution of next-generation sequencing testing issues, such as inadequate specimens, questions regarding variants, quality control
- Maintain and update patient and provider materials
- Review next-generation sequencing test orders for urgency and accuracy
- Obtain relevant patient clinical history for case review and interpretation
- Compose and review reports with laboratory medical directors
- Participate in scientific and quality-assurance studies and research related to the laboratory's services
- Participate in development and implementation of new or improved clinical test services based on next-generation sequencing
- Follow the established policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Follow the established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the established acceptable levels of performance.
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the GS, TS, CC, or LD.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications.
- Be available for clinical consultation concerning test results and the interpretation of test results as they relate to specific patient conditions.
- Be available to assist the laboratory’s clients in ensuring that tests meet clinical expectations.
- Ensure that consultation is available and communicated to the laboratory’s clients on matters related to the quality of test results and their interpretation concerning patient conditions
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree from an accredited Genetic Counseling Program
- Board-certification and/or license in Genetic Counseling (as appropriate for the location)
- Oncology genetics experience and knowledge of germline and somatic next-generation sequencing panels are desirable
- Minimum 2-3yrs experience in clinical genetics practice or experience in laboratory genetic counseling
- Professional knowledge of the rapidly changing principles and practice of medical, clinical and molecular genetics
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- Drive and determination
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to participate with others as a member of the team to ensure that demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively to enhance the success of the projects and maintain strong relationships within all parts of the company.
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Self-starter
- Driven to perform
- Self-directed: needs little explicit direction
- Able to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to efficiently move projects forward.
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