Genetic Counseling Assistant Jobs
Genetic Counseling Assistant jobs are open across hospitals, academic medical centers, specialty genetics clinics, and health systems, from entry-level to senior assistant roles, with specializations in prenatal, oncology, and pediatric genetics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top stateNew York
Top employerUniversity of Utah
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation
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Assistant Professor (NTTA) in Genetic Counseling
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Long Island University
Assistant Professor (NTTA) in Genetic Counseling
Brookville, New York
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Medical Assistant | Genetic Counseling
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Avera Health
Medical Assistant | Genetic Counseling
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Program Director, University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
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University of Utah
Program Director, University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Genetic Counselor Manager, Hereditary Cancer Program / Associate Program Director, Master's in Genetic Counseling
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The University of Chicago
Genetic Counselor Manager, Hereditary Cancer Program / Associate Program Director, Master's in Genetic Counseling
Chicago, Illinois
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Associate Professor - Director, Genetic Counseling
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Liberty University
Associate Professor - Director, Genetic Counseling
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Assistant Professor (NTTA) in Genetic Counseling
Long Island University·Brookville, New York
Job functions:
Master's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Job Type
Faculty
Salary Range
$76,971
Start Date
As soon as possible
FLSA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
Feb 05, 2027
Contact
Please submit an online application
Job Description
Summary
Long Island University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track (NTTA) faculty member for its Genetic Counseling Graduate Program at the LIU Post campus. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic, clinical, and professional development of graduate students preparing for careers in genetic counseling. The faculty member must have knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of genetic counselors and will support the delivery and continuous improvement of a competency-based curriculum, facilitate students’ clinical training and professional development, and participate in program assessment and accreditation activities consistent with the standards of the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, teach, and evaluate graduate-level courses in genetic counseling, medical genetics, human genetics, genomics, genetic and genomic testing, risk assessment, psychosocial counseling, counseling theories and techniques, communication, ethics, research methods, healthcare systems, and professional issues, consistent with program needs and the candidate’s expertise.
- Integrate current evidence, clinical guidelines, emerging genomic technologies, and advances in genetic and genomic medicine into classroom instruction and clinical education.
- Facilitate student development of the ACGC Practice-Based Competencies, including genetics and genomics expertise, risk assessment, counseling, communication, research, healthcare systems, and professional identity.
- Coordinate, monitor, and support students’ supervised clinical rotations and experiential learning in collaboration with clinical training sites, practicum supervisors, and university personnel, as assigned.
- Establish and maintain relationships with hospitals, medical centers, genetics clinics, laboratories, community-based organizations, and other clinical partners to support high-quality student training experiences.
- Provide academic advising, professional mentorship, and career development guidance to graduate students throughout their academic and clinical training.
- Evaluate student learning and professional development through course assessments, clinical evaluations, competency-based assessments, and other appropriate methods; provide constructive feedback and facilitate remediation when needed.
- Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, outcomes assessment, continuous quality improvement, and preparation of accreditation materials in accordance with applicable ACGC Standards of Accreditation.
- Contribute to student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, and program outreach initiatives.
- Engage in scholarly activity, professional development, and service appropriate to a full-time non-tenure-track faculty appointment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, departmental initiatives, interprofessional educational activities, and other responsibilities that support the mission of the School of Health Professions and the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned master’s degree in genetic counseling from an ACGC-accredited genetic counseling graduate program, or a degree and professional qualifications otherwise acceptable under applicable ACGC Standards for the assigned faculty role.
- Current certification as a genetic counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), or an equivalent recognized professional credential appropriate to the candidate’s area of expertise and assigned responsibilities.
- Professional experience in genetic counseling, genetics and genomics, or a closely related field relevant to the candidate’s instructional and program responsibilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of genetic and genomic medicine, genetic and genomic testing, risk assessment, interpretation of family and medical histories, and the clinical application of genetic information.
- Demonstrated knowledge of genetic counseling principles, psychosocial assessment, counseling skills, communication strategies, ethical practice, and culturally responsive patient- and family-centered care, as applicable to the assigned teaching responsibilities.
- Evidence of the ability to teach, train, supervise, mentor, or evaluate graduate students or other learners in genetic counseling, genetics, genomics, or a related discipline.
- Ability to support student achievement of the ACGC Practice-Based Competencies and contribute to competency-based curriculum delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with professional standards, ethical principles, and relevant legal and regulatory considerations in genetic counseling and genomic healthcare.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, students, clinical supervisors, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- A demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching, cultural humility, health equity, and supporting students and patients from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in an ACGC-accredited genetic counseling graduate program or another graduate-level health professions program.
- Experience with clinical rotation coordination, practicum administration, clinical supervision, or evaluation of genetic counseling students.
- Experience developing, implementing, or assessing curricula aligned with the ACGC Practice-Based Competencies.
- Experience with program assessment, accreditation self-study preparation, continuous quality improvement, and compliance with ACGC Standards of Accreditation.
- Experience in one or more specialized areas, such as prenatal, pediatric, cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, biochemical, neurogenetics, laboratory, or other specialty-specific genetic counseling.
- Expertise in emerging areas such as genomic medicine, precision medicine, variant interpretation, genomic screening, population genetics, or implementation of genetic and genomic technologies in healthcare.
- Experience conducting or mentoring research, supervising student research projects, publishing scholarly work, or participating in other scholarly activities relevant to genetic counseling education and practice.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and developing partnerships with clinical training sites and community organizations.
- Active involvement in professional organizations, continuing education, or initiatives that advance genetic counseling practice, education, and health equity.
- Familiarity with New York State requirements relevant to genetic counseling practice, as applicable to assigned clinical responsibilities.
Applicants should submit the following materials for consideration:
- A current curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter describing their qualifications, genetic counseling or related professional experience, teaching and mentorship experience, and interest in the position.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Additional materials, including documentation of professional certification, academic credentials, teaching experience, or other qualifications relevant to ACGC faculty standards, may be requested during the search process.
LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Long Island University
Assistant Professor (NTTA) in Genetic Counseling
Brookville, New York
Added 1w ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Master's degree
Job Description
Job Type
Faculty
Salary Range
$76,971
Start Date
As soon as possible
FLSA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
Feb 05, 2027
Contact
Please submit an online application
Job Description
Summary
Long Island University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track (NTTA) faculty member for its Genetic Counseling Graduate Program at the LIU Post campus. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic, clinical, and professional development of graduate students preparing for careers in genetic counseling. The faculty member must have knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of genetic counselors and will support the delivery and continuous improvement of a competency-based curriculum, facilitate students’ clinical training and professional development, and participate in program assessment and accreditation activities consistent with the standards of the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, teach, and evaluate graduate-level courses in genetic counseling, medical genetics, human genetics, genomics, genetic and genomic testing, risk assessment, psychosocial counseling, counseling theories and techniques, communication, ethics, research methods, healthcare systems, and professional issues, consistent with program needs and the candidate’s expertise.
- Integrate current evidence, clinical guidelines, emerging genomic technologies, and advances in genetic and genomic medicine into classroom instruction and clinical education.
- Facilitate student development of the ACGC Practice-Based Competencies, including genetics and genomics expertise, risk assessment, counseling, communication, research, healthcare systems, and professional identity.
- Coordinate, monitor, and support students’ supervised clinical rotations and experiential learning in collaboration with clinical training sites, practicum supervisors, and university personnel, as assigned.
- Establish and maintain relationships with hospitals, medical centers, genetics clinics, laboratories, community-based organizations, and other clinical partners to support high-quality student training experiences.
- Provide academic advising, professional mentorship, and career development guidance to graduate students throughout their academic and clinical training.
- Evaluate student learning and professional development through course assessments, clinical evaluations, competency-based assessments, and other appropriate methods; provide constructive feedback and facilitate remediation when needed.
- Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, outcomes assessment, continuous quality improvement, and preparation of accreditation materials in accordance with applicable ACGC Standards of Accreditation.
- Contribute to student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, and program outreach initiatives.
- Engage in scholarly activity, professional development, and service appropriate to a full-time non-tenure-track faculty appointment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, departmental initiatives, interprofessional educational activities, and other responsibilities that support the mission of the School of Health Professions and the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned master’s degree in genetic counseling from an ACGC-accredited genetic counseling graduate program, or a degree and professional qualifications otherwise acceptable under applicable ACGC Standards for the assigned faculty role.
- Current certification as a genetic counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), or an equivalent recognized professional credential appropriate to the candidate’s area of expertise and assigned responsibilities.
- Professional experience in genetic counseling, genetics and genomics, or a closely related field relevant to the candidate’s instructional and program responsibilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of genetic and genomic medicine, genetic and genomic testing, risk assessment, interpretation of family and medical histories, and the clinical application of genetic information.
- Demonstrated knowledge of genetic counseling principles, psychosocial assessment, counseling skills, communication strategies, ethical practice, and culturally responsive patient- and family-centered care, as applicable to the assigned teaching responsibilities.
- Evidence of the ability to teach, train, supervise, mentor, or evaluate graduate students or other learners in genetic counseling, genetics, genomics, or a related discipline.
- Ability to support student achievement of the ACGC Practice-Based Competencies and contribute to competency-based curriculum delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with professional standards, ethical principles, and relevant legal and regulatory considerations in genetic counseling and genomic healthcare.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, students, clinical supervisors, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- A demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching, cultural humility, health equity, and supporting students and patients from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in an ACGC-accredited genetic counseling graduate program or another graduate-level health professions program.
- Experience with clinical rotation coordination, practicum administration, clinical supervision, or evaluation of genetic counseling students.
- Experience developing, implementing, or assessing curricula aligned with the ACGC Practice-Based Competencies.
- Experience with program assessment, accreditation self-study preparation, continuous quality improvement, and compliance with ACGC Standards of Accreditation.
- Experience in one or more specialized areas, such as prenatal, pediatric, cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, biochemical, neurogenetics, laboratory, or other specialty-specific genetic counseling.
- Expertise in emerging areas such as genomic medicine, precision medicine, variant interpretation, genomic screening, population genetics, or implementation of genetic and genomic technologies in healthcare.
- Experience conducting or mentoring research, supervising student research projects, publishing scholarly work, or participating in other scholarly activities relevant to genetic counseling education and practice.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and developing partnerships with clinical training sites and community organizations.
- Active involvement in professional organizations, continuing education, or initiatives that advance genetic counseling practice, education, and health equity.
- Familiarity with New York State requirements relevant to genetic counseling practice, as applicable to assigned clinical responsibilities.
Applicants should submit the following materials for consideration:
- A current curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter describing their qualifications, genetic counseling or related professional experience, teaching and mentorship experience, and interest in the position.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Additional materials, including documentation of professional certification, academic credentials, teaching experience, or other qualifications relevant to ACGC faculty standards, may be requested during the search process.
LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in genetic counseling assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in genetics, biology, or a closely related science field
- Experience supporting genetic counselors in a clinical or laboratory setting
- Familiarity with genetic testing workflows and laboratory information systems
- Strong patient communication skills for diverse and emotionally sensitive populations
- Certified Genetic Counseling Assistant (CGCA) credential or eligibility to obtain it
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your Genetic Counseling Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each specialty
Prenatal, oncology, and pediatric genetics teams look for different hands-on experience. Rewrite your bullets to highlight whichever patient population and testing workflows match the posting, rather than submitting one generic resume to every opening.
List your genetic testing platform experience
Employers expect fluency with specific platforms like Epic genetics modules, laboratory information systems, or variant classification databases. Name the exact systems you've used so hiring managers can confirm competency without a follow-up call.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists genetic counseling assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your certification stage
Some roles require active CGCA certification while others will hire candidates who are eligible to sit the exam. Reading that distinction carefully before applying saves you from screening calls where you're automatically disqualified.
Prepare case-based interview examples in advance
Interviewers in genetics settings often ask how you've supported a counselor during a difficult family session or handled a variant of uncertain significance conversation. Rehearse two or three specific scenarios so your answers aren't vague under pressure.
Follow up with your clinical rotation supervisors
A direct recommendation from a certified genetic counselor who supervised your practicum carries more weight than a general academic reference. Reach out before you apply so your references are primed and responsive when a hiring team calls.
Genetic Counseling Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most genetic counseling assistants?
The companies hiring the most genetic counseling assistants right now include University of Utah, Avera Health, and Liberty University, with the largest share of openings in New York, Utah, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large regional health systems tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many genetic counseling assistant jobs are remote?
About 0% of genetic counseling assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly clinic-based given its hands-on patient support functions. Administrative duties like scheduling, prior authorizations, and results follow-up are the sub-areas most commonly offered in remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a genetic counseling assistant?
Earn a bachelor's degree in genetics, biology, or a related science, then gain clinical exposure through volunteering or working in a genetics department, laboratory, or hospital setting. Pursue the Certified Genetic Counseling Assistant credential through the American Board of Genetic Counseling to strengthen your application. Building familiarity with electronic health records and genetic testing platforms before applying makes a meaningful difference in competitive hiring.
Can you get a genetic counseling assistant job with little experience?
Entry-level genetic counseling assistant roles do exist, and employers often accept candidates with strong academic training in genetics even without direct clinical experience. Research internships, shadowing hours with a certified genetic counselor, or laboratory assistant work all count toward demonstrating readiness. Highlighting coursework in molecular genetics, biochemistry, or bioethics helps fill gaps when hands-on experience is limited.
What does the genetic counseling assistant interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm your academic background and clinical exposure, followed by a panel interview with the genetics team where you can expect scenario-based questions about patient interactions and testing workflows. Some programs ask candidates to review a sample case or explain how they would support a counselor during a family session. A background check and reference check from prior supervisors typically close the process.
Where can I find and apply to genetic counseling assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to genetic counseling assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialty interest and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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