Genetic Counseling Assistant

Vitrolife Group • Boston, MA, US • 1d ago

At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family. Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfill the dream of having a baby.

We are seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) who is motivated to support patients through their reproductive journey. Vitrolife Group is a global leader in pre-conception genetic testing, providing innovative services to fertility patients trying to build healthy families. The GCA would work in the genetic counseling department, alongside other genetic counseling assistants and genetic counselors. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in genetic counseling and network with other inspiring genetic counselors.

This is position pays $26.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Support genetic counseling services to patients for the genetic tests offered by Vitrolife Group, especially for preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M) and preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A).
Help coordinate the genetic testing process among genetic counselors, laboratory locations, and administrators within Vitrolife Group.
Facilitate communication between Vitrolife Group genetic counselors and our client health care providers.
Additional opportunities can be provided depending on interest and performance.

Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field preferred.
A minimum of two years employment commitment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Empathy, patience, and respect for patients and their situations
Superior writing ability, attention to detail, problem-solving skills and professionalism
Willingness to change and adapt to the evolving needs of a company
Ability to communicate effectively with both health care providers and patients
Ability to work independently and efficiently, and excellent skills for teamwork and collaboration
Interest in a career path in genetic counseling and/or infertility/ART
Proficiency with Microsoft, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Benefits:

401(k) with Employer Match
Medical/Dental/Vision/ GAP insurance
Basic Life and AD&D
Short / Long Term Disability
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays

An offer of employment is contingent on the successful passing of a background check. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Vitrolife Group is a global provider of medical devices and genetic services. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, we develop services and products for personalized genetic information and medical device products. We support our customers by improving their clinical practice for the patient's outcome of fertility treatment.

We are currently approximately 1 100 colleagues worldwide, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vitrolife Group's products and services are available in more than 110 countries through our own presence in 30 countries and a network of distributors. Vitrolife Group is a sustainable market leader and aims to be the preferred partner for IVF-clinics by providing superior products and services with the vision of fulfilling the dream of having a baby. The Vitrolife share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.