Genomic Science Specialist I

Overview

Genomic Science Specialist I - Seattle, WA - Monday to Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Genomic Science and counseling are rapidly advancing areas of medical genetics, requiring extensive knowledge of the principles and practice of all areas of clinical and laboratory genetics as well as genetic counseling.  The impact of genetic testing results for patients and their families are often complex and life changing, ranging from child bearing decisions to cancer prevention strategies.  The Genomic Science Specialist will ensure that clients of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated and Athena Diagnostics receive genetics services, both consultative and laboratory, of the highest quality possible.  Toward this end, the Genetic Counselor will provide the respective Genetic laboratories and their staff and Directors with organized programs in the areas of client consultation, case management, compliance, case review, collection of clinical information when warranted, facilitation and coordination of specific samples in the laboratory, test verification, quality assurance and education.  The laboratory genetic counselors collaborate with medical writing, marketing, referral testing, research and development, Variant Science groups, and the laboratory staff.    The responsibilities below relate to all areas of genetic testing regardless of geographical or physical (i.e. laboratory or non-laboratory) location of the Genomic Science Specialist, except where specified. 

Pay Range: $90,500 - $134,600 / yearSalary 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!

Responsibilities

• Manages requests for consultations from clients company-wide (Quest Diagnostics or Athena Diagnostics) regarding the appropriateness and interpretation of genetic laboratory tests.  Due to the importance of quality patient care, servicing consultation requests of all types is considered imperative.  Provides risk evaluations, benefits and limitations of studies, samples needed to optimize test utility and significance of results. 
• Recommends specific testing strategies for patients, collects and reviews medical information required for interpretations, explains results of genetic tests. 
• Facilitates specimen collections to ensure timely delivery of samples to the genetics laboratory. 
• Facilitates coordination with laboratories to monitor, prioritize, and track tests: prenatal genetic testing, critical genetic test send-outs, and complex maternal serum screening cases. 
• For specialized assays: verifies accurate test order for each sample received, monitors  processing to ensure timely reporting of results.  
• Manages communication of abnormal results to clients.  
• May perform Maternal Serum Screen recalculations in standardized labs as needed, including risk assessments for donor eggs and family history of neural tube defects.  (Quest Diagnostics staff only) 
• Manages case follow-up, documentation of outcomes and data collection 
• Contributes to the strategic planning, organization, implementation, monitoring, management and long-term development of genetic testing for Quest Diagnostics and Athena Diagnostics by serving on Best Practice Teams and strategic committees. 
• Develops, maintains, and updates protocols regarding the processing of genetic test results. 
• Assists with recruiting, interviewing and training new Genetic Counselors and Genetics 
• Client Service Representatives. 
• Provides organizational oversight of area(s) of responsibility a