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