Genomic Science Specialist I

Genomic Science Specialist I

Location: Remote

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $100000 - $120000 / year (vary depending on experience and candidates state of residence)

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!

We have a position available for a genetic counselor to join our Genomic Services Oncology Team at Quest Diagnostics Inc as a Genomic Science Specialist I. This position will provide supportfor our hereditary and somatic oncology testing.

The Quest Diagnostics Genomic Services department consists of genetic counselors genetic assistants and genomic client service specialists. All are dedicated to promoting and executing high standards in the development delivery support and promotion of commercial genetic testing. Genomic Services contributes to all aspects of genetic test development from idea to market and beyond; oversees the provision of genetic test support to clients; collaborates with Quest commercial marketing operations and health plan teams; and demonstrates Quests leadership in the genetic test market through such things as scientific contributions GC student rotations and thought leadership.

• Providing support to ordering clinicians regarding test offerings testing strategies logistics (sample tracking/test code verification) results interpretation and education as appropriate.
• Serve as the liaison between client and lab regarding clinical history or other factors required for optimal lab services.
• Facilitate coordination with internal Quest laboratories to monitor prioritize and track samples.
• Manage case troubleshooting follow-up outcomes documentation and data collection.
• Review orders flagged for accuracy or special requests and monitor processing.
• Establish and develop relationships with clients.
• Document client feedback regarding needs and preferences for products and service delivery.
• Provide phone consultation to patients regarding genetic test offerings and results.
• Support R&D and other teams on new or revised product launches.
• Identify internal educational needs and recommend clinical education support strategies
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding Quest Diagnostics testing technologies to the commercial teams and genomic science liaisons.
• Support Quest-sponsored testing initiatives that involve direct patient contact.
• Provide guidance with reporting language and supplemental educational reports.
• Support Quest genomic outreach activities including partnerships with advocacy groups and the community and national conferences.
• Work with both external and internal collaborators on research projects.
• Support Quest Diagnostics virtual student rotations.
• Continuing education for self to keep up subject matter expertise.

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years clinical or laboratory Genetic counseling experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• the person must be able to sit (or stand) for long periods of time

Knowledge:

Working knowledge of PC operation including appropriate genetics packages and standards such as Word Excel Powerpoint and Access.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated decision making and organizational skills needed for leadership and teambuilding.
• Proven ability to accomplish tasks both independently and as a member of a team. Ability to work effectively with local and national Quest Diagnostics and Athena Diagnostics teams.
• Exemplify professionalism consistent with Quest Diagnostics values vision and mission
• Superb problem-solving skills critical thinking and institution of novel solutions
• Demonstrated accountability for professional growth and job performance by seeking education opportunities based on identified goals.
• A collegial and collaborative nature
• High-energy work ethic
• Flexibility to adapt to departmental business needs.

Education

• Masters Degree Genetic Counseling (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Board Eligible/Board Certified as a Genetic Counselor. Once certified continues professional education sufficient to maintain current requirements for re-certification in the ABGC. Maintains licensures where applicable (Required)

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct adverse and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property information assets and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.