Natera

Lab Genetic Counselor

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Genetics, Laboratory ServicesIndustries

Genetic Counselor - Organ Health

Salary: $91,200 - $114,000 USD Location Type: Remote USA Employment Type: Full-time


Position Overview

Natera’s Organ Health laboratory genetic counselors serve as clinical liaisons to patients and providers regarding Natera’s test offerings.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide pre- and/or post- test telephone genetic information sessions to patients who are considering or have had testing through Natera.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in renal genetics knowledge relating to Natera’s Organ Health products.
  • Obtain and maintain GC licensure in all states offering licensure.
  • Answer health care provider inquiries regarding Natera’s Organ Health products.
  • Review, finalize, and call out test results for Natera’s Organ Health products.
  • Support Natera’s sales team by answering field questions.
  • Assist in development of patient consents, GC protocols, SOPs, and patient education materials.
  • Write or collaborate on abstracts or papers involving Natera tests.
  • Represent company at trade shows and medical conferences; Deliver presentations at scientific meetings and company promotional events (<10% travel).
  • This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job.
  • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Genetic Counseling or equivalent degree.
  • Board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics.
  • Two or more years of clinical and/or laboratory GC experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Renal, pediatric and/or adult genetic experience desired.
  • Multi-state licensure desired.
  • Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently AND collaborate with team members.
  • Adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with Google and Microsoft suite of work products.

Our Opportunity

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.


What We Offer

  • Competitive Benefits: Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds.

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Skills

Genetic Counseling
Renal Genetics
Pediatric Genetics
Adult Genetics
HIPAA/PHI Privacy
Communication Skills
Laboratory Experience
Clinical Experience
Protocol Development
Presentation Skills

Natera

Genetic testing and diagnostics solutions provider

About Natera

Natera focuses on genetic testing and diagnostics, providing advanced solutions for cancer patients, transplant patients, and individuals assessing hereditary health risks. Their main technology is cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, which analyzes DNA fragments in the blood to detect minimal traces of cancer and assess organ health. Natera stands out by offering specialized tests like the Signatera ctDNA test and Panorama NIPT, along with genetic counseling services. The company's goal is to improve patient care and health outcomes through accurate genetic testing.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$149.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible medical plans
Investment options
Time off
Workplace perks

Risks

Hindenburg report accuses Natera of deceptive sales practices, risking legal challenges.
New Prospera Heart features may face slow adoption by healthcare providers.
Fetal RhD NIPT demand may drop post-RhIg shortage, affecting future sales.

Differentiation

Natera's Signatera test offers personalized ctDNA analysis for cancer patients.
Prospera Heart test uses unique Donor Quantity Score for transplant rejection detection.
Panorama NIPT test is a leader in non-invasive prenatal testing with 2 million tests.

Upsides

Increased adoption of liquid biopsy techniques boosts demand for Natera's cfDNA tests.
AI integration enhances accuracy and speed of Natera's cfDNA analysis.
Growing personalized medicine trend aligns with Natera's customized genetic tests.

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