Job Description

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.

Position Summary 

Vitrolife Group is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Genetic Counselor to join our team on a six-month fixed-term assignment . In this role, you will provide expert pre- and post-test telecounseling services to patients undergoing genetic testing. You will support a range of tests including PGT-M (single gene disorders), PGT-A (aneuploidy screening), products of conception (POC), and carrier screening. This position also serves as a key internal resource for clinical staff, contributes to protocol development, and participates in educational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide genetic tele-counseling services to patients for the genetic tests offered by Igenomix, including pre- and post-test counseling for PGT-M for single gene disorders, PGT-A for aneuploidy screening, POC, and carrier screening. Serve as an internal expert and resource for Vitrolife Group laboratory. Provide support and expertise to referring physicians and other clinical staff, including review and discussion of specific patient cases, clinical staff training in-service trainings, and educational webinars. Participate in regular team meetings with other genetic counselors to enhance your expertise. Assist in the development of internal protocols in order to provide the best care to patients undergoing fertility treatments.

Requirements :

• Empathy, patience, and respect for patients and their situations
• Superior writing ability, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to change and adapt to the evolving needs of a quickly growing company
• Ability to communicate effectively with both health care providers and with patients
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, while also understanding the need to work and collaborate as part of the Vitrolife Group team
• Ease and comfort working with a variety of technical platforms

Competencies :

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) program, and ABGC certified
• Experience in pre-conception and/or assisted reproduction therapy genetic counseling is desired
• Experience with carrier screening
• Applicants with multistate licensure are preferred

Benefits:

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

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.

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