Genetic Counselor

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre‑ and post‑test genetic counseling to patients and referring clinicians for diagnostic genetic testing, including PGT‑related testing, WES, WGS, NIPT, carrier screening, and targeted gene panels.
• Assess genetic risk by detailed personal and family history evaluation, and explain test indications, limitations, and clinical implications.
• Interpret and communicate complex genetic test results to clinicians and patients in coordination with the laboratory’s medical and scientific team.
• Support informed clinical decision‑making by addressing the medical, psychological, and ethical aspects of genetic findings.
• Work closely with molecular geneticists, laboratory technologists, and sales/business development teams to ensure appropriate test utilization and high‑quality service delivery.
• Prepare and maintain accurate clinical documentation and genetic counselling reports in compliance with laboratory policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in case reviews, variant discussions, external clinician support, and continuous professional development activities.

• Master’s degree or equivalent diploma in Genetic Counseling related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in reproductive genetics, rare diseases, or oncology genetics, with exposure to NGS‑based testing, carrier screening, PGT, and/or prenatal diagnostics.
• Valid DHA or DOH license (or eligibility) is required.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.

• A competitive salary package with additional benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth within the company.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact in an innovative company within the healthcare industry.

With employees from over 50 nations, CENTOGENE is a truly international company with offices in Rostock, Berlin, Delhi, Boston, Valencia, Belgrade, and São Paulo. We were born to help diagnostic patients with rare disease and today evolved to help patients of all clinical specialties to make bold progress with guided solutions for physicians, their patients and pharma partners.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care