ABOUT FULGENT:

Fulgent is a leader in genetic and genomic clinical testing, a publicly traded company located in Los Angeles, California. We are a technology-driven company with extensive academic/clinical experience and capabilities in Next Generation Sequencing and bioinformatics. This distinction has advanced us to the forefront of the rapidly advancing genetic and genomic testing industry.

Fulgent's unique chemistries and superior proprietary bioinformatics pipeline has propelled our explosive growth in recent years. We offer the most expansive set of clinical genetic tests in the world, including 22,000+ single gene tests, 900+ preset panels, rearrangement testing, clinical exome/trios, whole exome/trios, whole genome and our All-in-One reflex test. We are a CLIA and CAP accredited laboratory. Fulgent has state-of-the-art clinical, sequencing and bioinformatics tools, including the latest Illumina sequencers such as the NovaSeq.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The position of Laboratory Support Genetic Counselor provides genetic consultation to providers requesting genetic testing and acts as a consultant to health care providers regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to management of their patients. The Laboratory Genetic Counselor will perform variant curation and assist in the reporting of a variety of genetic tests. This position will be responsible for providing case management for complex genetic cases including coordination of testing and ongoing recommendations.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• Liaison between Fulgent Genetics and other healthcare practitioners such as clinical genetic counselors, physicians, and clients pertaining to available testing options, test standards and limitations, laboratory reporting policies, etc.
• Provides clinical expertise to curation scientist and directors with accessioning inquiries, test order modifications, and result interpretation.
• Contributes to test improvement and new test development.
• Assist with marketing team in patient and physician literature.
• Assist with variant interpretation and reporting.
• Supports laboratory quality assurance standards.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience as a laboratory genetic counselor preferred but not required.
• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) training program.
• Previous experience in variant classification and/or reporting preferred.
• Board certification as a Genetic Counselor by the ABGC or eligibility to take the board exam.
• Broad knowledge of genetics (cancer, cardiac, neuro, pediatric, carrier screening, technology, & etc.).
• Excellent communication and organization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive and friendly attitude.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

REPORTS TO:

• Director of Genetic Counseling

ENVIRONMENT:

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

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