Genetic Counselor

Join University Health, one of the nation’s leading public academic health systems, and play a vital role in advancing precision medicine for a diverse and underserved community. As a Laboratory Genetic Counselor, you’ll work at the intersection of clinical genetics, laboratory medicine, education, and research—supporting high-quality, evidence-based genetic testing across a complex healthcare environment.

If you’re passionate about thoughtful test utilization, collaborative clinical consultation, and advancing genetic medicine within an academic setting, this is a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will independently support germline genetic testing and clinical consultation across the health system by:

• Reviewing and screening germline genetic test orders to ensure appropriate utilization
• Assessing clinical, family, and social histories to guide testing decisions
• Interpreting genetic test results and communicating findings to physicians and allied health professionals
• Recommending alternative testing strategies based on clinical risk, benefit, and cost considerations
• Supporting insurance authorization and outpatient genetic testing workflows
• Providing genetic consultation services to healthcare providers
• Educating clinicians, learners, and laboratory staff on genetic diseases and risk assessment
• Participating in resident education and academic teaching activities
• Engaging in scholarly activity, research, or publication to support academic appointment and continued professional development

Why This Role Is Unique

• Academic Affiliation: Eligible for UT Health Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Adjunct or Adjoint Specialist Faculty appointment
• Professional Growth: Dedicated time and support for scholarly activity and continuing education
• Relocation Support:Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Qualifications

Required

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
• Certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
• Ability to obtain ABGC certification within one year of hire (if eligible)

Preferred

• 0-2 years of clinical or laboratory genetic counseling experience
• Graduate-level laboratory rotation or laboratory-focused training
• Experience with germline genetic testing and test utilization

Licensure

• Texas State Genetic Counselor licensure required once available/appropriate following certification

Work Environment

• Primarily laboratory-based with occasional travel to University Health outpatient laboratory locations
• Academic, collaborative, and multidisciplinary setting
• Fast-paced environment requiring independent judgment, attention to detail, and clinical discretion