Genomic Science Specialist I

Genomic Science Specialist I - San Juan Capistrano, CA, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

This position supports Oncology products.

Pay range: $100,000 - $125,000 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Genomic Science and counseling are rapidly advancing areas of medical genetics, requiring extensive knowledge of the principles and practice of all areas of clinical and laboratory genetics as well as genetic counseling.  The impact of genetic testing results for patients and their families are often complex and life changing, ranging from child bearing decisions to cancer prevention strategies.  The Genomic Science Specialist will ensure that clients of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated and Athena Diagnostics receive genetics services, both consultative and laboratory, of the highest quality possible.  Toward this end, the Genetic Counselor will provide the respective Genetic laboratories and their staff and Directors with organized programs in the areas of client consultation, case management, compliance, case review, collection of clinical information when warranted, facilitation and coordination of specific samples in the laboratory, test verification, quality assurance and education.  The laboratory genetic counselors collaborate with medical writing, marketing, referral testing, research and development, Variant Science groups, and the laboratory staff.    The responsibilities below relate to all areas of genetic testing regardless of geographical or physical (i.e. laboratory or non-laboratory) location of the Genomic Science Specialist, except where specified.