Entry Level Genetic Counselor Assistant Jobs
New grad genetic counselor assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on clinical exposure can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like The University of Iowa, UNC Health, and Endeavor Health hiring at this level now.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
The Laboratory Genetic Counselor will work with other medical professionals including technologists, genetic counselors and Laboratory Directors to provide genetic testing consultation and technical support to UNC Health System providers, clients and laboratory professionals. The scope of this position extends beyond the UNC Medical Center to also include those within the Health Care System requiring laboratory genetic consultation.
Responsibilities:
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Genetic Testing Consultation - The Laboratory based Genetic Counselor will provide genetic testing information to patients, providers, care teams and genetic testing advisory groups, and clients regarding the appropriate use of tests, test methodologies, test limitations and accuracy, potential testing outcomes and follow up, sample requirements, sample stability and interpretation of results. Be a resource to providers regarding all genetic disorders and the appropriate available testing. Establish and maintain a Genetic Consultation program that will enable Providers to request genetic consult assistance through the current EPIC Beaker system. This individual will be responsible for ensuring all such requests are addressed and documented appropriately. The Laboratory Genetic Counselor will appropriately evaluate the significance of mutations and their relationship to the clinical significance and care of the patient. Monitor test utilization and provide assistance to providers to ensure cost effective laboratory genetic testing while maintaining testing quality and exceptional patient care. Assist in the formation of Genetic Testing Advisory groups that will represent multidisciplinary services such as Neurology, Cardiology, OB/GYN and Pediatrics to develop and maintain appropriate genetic consult workflows for tests associated with common genetic disorders. Assist laboratory staff in maintaining a current laboratory test formulary that clearly communicates necessary information regarding testing requirements, storage and sample stability, and acceptable volumes along with any specific test utilization information to all health care staff throughout the Health Care System. Assist the Molecular Pathology Laboratory with Providers and appropriate genetic consultation and test utilization. Assist the Referral Laboratory with Providers and appropriate genetic testing consultation and test utilization. Assist the Cytogenetic Laboratory with Providers and appropriate genetic testing consultation and test utilization.
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Laboratory Operational Support - The laboratory Genetic Counselor will assist Laboratory Directors and Managers in the development of clinical and laboratory policies for new laboratory testing, ordering, CPT coding, billing and genetic testing reimbursement. Assist laboratory personnel and providers with the appropriate selection of reference laboratories for genetic testing by reviewing the sensitivity, specificity, cost, turnaround time of the test provided. Assist laboratory Directors and Managers in the evaluation of new reference laboratories to ensure CLIA licensure as well as specific laboratory quality, turn around times, ease of use, cost, billing appropriateness and reporting. Provide laboratory personnel with the collection requirements, processing and transport of referral laboratory testing and ensure this information is incorporated into laboratory procedures and implemented. Track all incoming research studies and ensure they are covered through the IRB process and handled appropriately by the individual laboratories. Assist the Laboratory Directors and Managers in identifying testing needs and in any implementation through continuous genetic testing education via reading, research, national and regional meetings and seminars. Assist the laboratory personnel and Directors in the resolution of technical problems and questions for all genetic testing. Assist laboratory staff and Directors with communication of abnormal results to providers along with any recommended follow up. Assist laboratory staff and Directors with troubleshooting issues related to specimen ordering, collection, interpretation or result reporting. Provide interpretation of cytogenomic microarray data, investigate anomalies and generate reports. Triage all Cytogenetic constitutional cases to ensure appropriate case workup, accurate ordering and medical necessity. Appropriately provide telephone based counseling and follow up to patients regarding test results and implications.
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Quality Assurance - The Laboratory Genetic Counselor will attend monthly Laboratory Quality Assurance meetings to provide assistance to the laboratory staff and Directors in the development of quality indicators, review of specimen problems, implementation of quality improvements for the purpose of maintaining quality patient care and provider services.
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Education and Development - The Laboratory Genetic Counselor is required to stay current on all appropriate laboratory protocols. Maintain accessibility to all current best practices in laboratory genetic testing and their clinical utilization. Develop necessary educational and training guides, workflow charts to meet the needs of the laboratory staff, care teams, advisory groups and providers. Provide periodic lectures to laboratory staff and other medical professionals regarding current trends in genetics and genetic testing. Attend National, State and local genetic meetings to maintain awareness of current genetic testing and methodology trends. Maintain knowledge of all current and relevant ICD 10 codes for medical necessity. Maintain skills within EPIC Beaker to provide the ordering templates to collect all pertinent clinical information and consult communication to laboratory staff and providers.
Education Requirements:
- Master’s degree in human genetics, counseling or related field.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) certification or board eligible.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- No prior experience is required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: UNCH Molecular And Cytogenetcs
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
The Laboratory Genetic Counselor will work with other medical professionals including technologists, genetic counselors and Laboratory Directors to provide genetic testing consultation and technical support to UNC Health System providers, clients and laboratory professionals. The scope of this position extends beyond the UNC Medical Center to also include those within the Health Care System requiring laboratory genetic consultation.
Responsibilities:
-
Genetic Testing Consultation - The Laboratory based Genetic Counselor will provide genetic testing information to patients, providers, care teams and genetic testing advisory groups, and clients regarding the appropriate use of tests, test methodologies, test limitations and accuracy, potential testing outcomes and follow up, sample requirements, sample stability and interpretation of results. Be a resource to providers regarding all genetic disorders and the appropriate available testing. Establish and maintain a Genetic Consultation program that will enable Providers to request genetic consult assistance through the current EPIC Beaker system. This individual will be responsible for ensuring all such requests are addressed and documented appropriately. The Laboratory Genetic Counselor will appropriately evaluate the significance of mutations and their relationship to the clinical significance and care of the patient. Monitor test utilization and provide assistance to providers to ensure cost effective laboratory genetic testing while maintaining testing quality and exceptional patient care. Assist in the formation of Genetic Testing Advisory groups that will represent multidisciplinary services such as Neurology, Cardiology, OB/GYN and Pediatrics to develop and maintain appropriate genetic consult workflows for tests associated with common genetic disorders. Assist laboratory staff in maintaining a current laboratory test formulary that clearly communicates necessary information regarding testing requirements, storage and sample stability, and acceptable volumes along with any specific test utilization information to all health care staff throughout the Health Care System. Assist the Molecular Pathology Laboratory with Providers and appropriate genetic consultation and test utilization. Assist the Referral Laboratory with Providers and appropriate genetic testing consultation and test utilization. Assist the Cytogenetic Laboratory with Providers and appropriate genetic testing consultation and test utilization.
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Laboratory Operational Support - The laboratory Genetic Counselor will assist Laboratory Directors and Managers in the development of clinical and laboratory policies for new laboratory testing, ordering, CPT coding, billing and genetic testing reimbursement. Assist laboratory personnel and providers with the appropriate selection of reference laboratories for genetic testing by reviewing the sensitivity, specificity, cost, turnaround time of the test provided. Assist laboratory Directors and Managers in the evaluation of new reference laboratories to ensure CLIA licensure as well as specific laboratory quality, turn around times, ease of use, cost, billing appropriateness and reporting. Provide laboratory personnel with the collection requirements, processing and transport of referral laboratory testing and ensure this information is incorporated into laboratory procedures and implemented. Track all incoming research studies and ensure they are covered through the IRB process and handled appropriately by the individual laboratories. Assist the Laboratory Directors and Managers in identifying testing needs and in any implementation through continuous genetic testing education via reading, research, national and regional meetings and seminars. Assist the laboratory personnel and Directors in the resolution of technical problems and questions for all genetic testing. Assist laboratory staff and Directors with communication of abnormal results to providers along with any recommended follow up. Assist laboratory staff and Directors with troubleshooting issues related to specimen ordering, collection, interpretation or result reporting. Provide interpretation of cytogenomic microarray data, investigate anomalies and generate reports. Triage all Cytogenetic constitutional cases to ensure appropriate case workup, accurate ordering and medical necessity. Appropriately provide telephone based counseling and follow up to patients regarding test results and implications.
-
Quality Assurance - The Laboratory Genetic Counselor will attend monthly Laboratory Quality Assurance meetings to provide assistance to the laboratory staff and Directors in the development of quality indicators, review of specimen problems, implementation of quality improvements for the purpose of maintaining quality patient care and provider services.
-
Education and Development - The Laboratory Genetic Counselor is required to stay current on all appropriate laboratory protocols. Maintain accessibility to all current best practices in laboratory genetic testing and their clinical utilization. Develop necessary educational and training guides, workflow charts to meet the needs of the laboratory staff, care teams, advisory groups and providers. Provide periodic lectures to laboratory staff and other medical professionals regarding current trends in genetics and genetic testing. Attend National, State and local genetic meetings to maintain awareness of current genetic testing and methodology trends. Maintain knowledge of all current and relevant ICD 10 codes for medical necessity. Maintain skills within EPIC Beaker to provide the ordering templates to collect all pertinent clinical information and consult communication to laboratory staff and providers.
Education Requirements:
- Master’s degree in human genetics, counseling or related field.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) certification or board eligible.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- No prior experience is required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: UNCH Molecular And Cytogenetcs
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Entry Level Genetic Counselor Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level genetic counselor assistant job?
Start by gaining hands-on exposure through clinical internships, shadowing genetic counselors, or volunteering in a healthcare or laboratory setting. Employers at this level look for familiarity with patient intake, medical terminology, and electronic health records. A degree in genetics, biology, or a related health science strengthens your application, and any experience supporting counseling or case coordination gives you a clear edge over other candidates.
Which companies hire entry level genetic counselor assistants?
Companies hiring entry level genetic counselor assistants right now include The University of Iowa, UNC Health, and Endeavor Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from hospitals, specialty genetics clinics, academic medical centers, and diagnostics companies that have dedicated genetic counseling departments and room to train newer team members.
Are there remote entry level genetic counselor assistant jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the clinical nature of the work. About 38% of entry level genetic counselor assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve patient scheduling, case documentation, insurance authorization, or administrative support rather than direct in-person patient interaction.
Are these new grad genetic counselor assistant jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with limited professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically asks for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or relevant coursework as a substitute, and may value a strong practicum or capstone project. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'training provided,' or 'new graduates encouraged to apply.'
Which industries hire the most entry level genetic counselor assistants?
Entry Level genetic counselor assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they operate dedicated genetics programs, process high volumes of referrals, and need support staff to keep caseloads moving efficiently.