Job Description

Position Overview

We are looking for empathetic and experienced Junior Genetic Counsellors (GCs) to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate must be BGCI Certified and have strong scientific knowledge, excellent counselling skills, and familiarity with molecular assays and clinical genomics reporting. This role supports both patients and clinicians across domains including reproductive genetics, rare disorders, oncology, and personal genomics.

Qualifications

MSc in Biomedical Genetics, Applied Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related life sciences OR MBBS with relevant training/experience Board-certified Genetic Counsellor (BGCI) - Level 2 preferred, Level 1 acceptable

Experience

Junior GC: 1-2 years of experience in genetic counselling Experience in pre- and post-test counselling for: Reproductive disorders, Rare genetic conditions, Oncology, Personal genomics Working knowledge of molecular assays Familiarity with: Psychosocial aspects of counselling, Genomic databases, international guidelines, and clinical reporting protocols Prefered Location - Mumbai / Navi Mumbai, Immediate Joining

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive genetic counselling sessions with patients and families across various specialties Review and explain genetic test reports to patients and clinicians Construct and analyze pedigrees, summarizing key findings in counselling reports Support variant interpretation, documentation, and classification Contribute to the development of SOPs and best practices for genetic counselling Participate in training and collaborative meetings with internal teams including clinicians, lab personnel, and research staff

Desired Attributes

Empathetic and patient-centric approach Confident and professional communicator Strong team player, able to work independently and drive the GC function forward Proficiency in English (fluency in Hindi, Marathi, or other regional languages is a plus)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?400,000.00 - ?500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift
Application Question(s):

Mention the level of BGCI certification completed.
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 21/07/2025