Medical Geneticist and Counselor

Fresh PhD holders (Biological Sciences) may also apply. Training provided for PhD holders with no prior experience.

Role & responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling to patients and families, including pre- and post-test counseling for hereditary and reproductive genetic conditions.
• Interpret clinical and molecular genetic test results (e.g., NGS panels, whole exome/genome sequencing, karyotyping, candidate gene studies) in the context of patient phenotype and family history.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical geneticists, and laboratory staff to formulate diagnostic and management recommendations for patients with suspected or confirmed genetic disorders.
• Design, conduct, and analyze genetic and genomic research studies, including cohort and candidate gene association studies.
• Prepare clear, accurate genetic counseling reports and case summaries for referring clinicians and patients.
• Stay current with advances in medical genetics, genomics, and counseling best practices, and contribute to variant classification (ACMG/AMP guidelines) and case review discussions.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and presentation of research findings at scientific and clinical conferences.
• Support the development and validation of new genetic tests and protocols in collaboration with the laboratory team.
• Maintain compliance with relevant ethical, legal, and regulatory standards for genetic testing and patient confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Sciences, Human Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of human genetics, molecular diagnostics, and genetic counseling principles.
• Demonstrated experience with genetic/genomic data analysis and interpretation (e.g., NGS, Sanger sequencing, variant calling and annotation).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex genetic information to patients and families with empathy and clarity.
• Strong scientific writing skills, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or a completed doctoral thesis.
• Familiarity with relevant genetic counseling and diagnostic guidelines (e.g., ACMG/AMP variant classification standards).