Be a vital part of IWK Health's precision medicine initiatives as a lab-based Genetic Counsellor in Halifax. Use your genetics training to enhance diagnostic services and patient care. In this full time, temporary position, you will support the Clinical Genomics Lab by ordering genetic tests and interpreting results.

A Master’s Degree in Genetic Counselling and eligibility for certification is required. Your collaborative work with laboratory scientists and clinicians will enhance the accuracy of genetic workflows. Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in ordering and managing genetic tests
- Review and interpret genetic testing requests
- Act as a liaison between diagnostic and clinical teams
- Support development and improvement of testing services
- Prepare documentation for laboratory audiences Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Genetic Counselling required
- Certification eligibility with Canadian or American boards
- Experience in clinical laboratory settings is preferred
- Excellent scientific writing and communication skills
- Familiarity with genetic variant classification is beneficial Contribute your expertise to IWK Health’s mission of high-quality health care in Halifax.

📌 Lab Genetic Counsellor at IWK Health, Halifax (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality