Job Description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community-eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Salary Range $65,000.00 - $101,000.00 Job Requisition ID

132943WD

Overview The Genetic Counselor provides routine genetic counseling to individual patients and families within clinical and healthcare research environments. Responsibilities include direct patient interaction, follow-up after clinical consultations, and communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers. The role involves genetic lab support, patient advocacy, gathering patient history, and managing relevant medical and research records. The Genetic Counselor will also provide education on genetic conditions, track test results, participate in case conferences and continuing education events, and supervise trainees. This position may include coordination of patient recruitment and data collection for research studies, contributing to research, and ensuring seamless flow of information and resources for genetic testing and results. Required Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of theories and principles of human and medical genetics and genomics. Ability to obtain and evaluate a detailed pedigree using standardized nomenclature. Ability to analyze and interpret information obtained from any appropriate resource material relevant to each case for diagnostic evaluation and management. Skilled at providing comprehensive information to families and to health care providers regarding the etiology, inheritance, incidence/carrier risks, and natural history/prognosis for genetic condition/diseases in culturally appropriate terms that each will comprehend. Principal Responsibilities Obtains and assesses patient and family medical and psycho-social histories. Prepares summary of patients’ medical history for review. Assesses information and refers cases to appropriate clinic or counselors. Discusses results of diagnostic tests with higher level authority to determine direction of counseling plans. Coordinates nationwide consultation services for patients and families involved in genetic counseling. Develops genetic information material for distribution to potential patients and families. Counsels and explains genetic services to patients and families. Coordinates case review sessions for patients and families. Ensures appropriate counseling support is developed and implemented for individuals and families. Evaluates genetic counseling progress of individual or family and reports progress to higher authority. Interprets genetic testing results and counseling assistance. Develops written reports on family pedigree and profiles. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Master’s Degree in Genetics or a related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Original Job Posting Date 03/10/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Clinical & Research Compensation Grade Profile Genetic Counselor 1 (23) Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model Hybrid Location 25 York Street, New Haven, Connecticut Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination. Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties throughout their hiring department. University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yale Cancer Center

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Full time, Traineeship, Work at office

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