Genetic Counsellor

Company Name: HaystackAnalytics Pvt. Ltd.

Department : Clinical Genetics

Location : Turbhe, Navi Mumbai

Reports To : Head – Clinical Genomics

Who are we?

Spun out of IIT Bombay, HaystackAnalytics is a HealthTech company creating clinical genomics products, which enable diagnostic labs and hospitals to offer accurate and personalized diagnostics. Supported by India's most respected science agencies (DST, BIRAC, DBT), we created and launched a portfolio of products to offer genomics in infectious diseases. Our genomics based diagnostic solution for Tuberculosis was recognized as one of top innovations supported by BIRAC in the past 10 years, and was launched by the Prime Minister of India in the BIRAC Showcase event in Delhi, 2022.

Position Overview

We are looking for empathetic and experienced Genetic Counsellors (GCs) to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will 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

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  MSc and/or PhD in Biomedical Genetics, Applied Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related life sciences

  
  


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  OR MBBS with relevant training/experience

  
  


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  Board-certified Genetic Counsellor – Level 2 preferred, Level 1 acceptable 

  
  

Experience

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  Senior GC: 5+ years of experience in genetic counselling

  
  


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  Experience in pre- and post-test counselling for: Reproductive disorders, Rare genetic conditions, Oncology, Personal genomics

  
  


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  Working knowledge of molecular assays

  
  


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  Familiarity with: Psychosocial aspects of counselling, Genomic databases, international guidelines, and clinical reporting protocols

  
  

Key Responsibilities

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  Conduct comprehensive genetic counselling sessions with patients and families across various specialties

  
  


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  Review and explain genetic test reports to patients and clinicians

  
  


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  Construct and analyze pedigrees, summarizing key findings in counselling reports

  
  


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  Support variant interpretation, documentation, and classification

  
  


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  Contribute to the development of SOPs and best practices for genetic counselling

  
  


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  Participate in training and collaborative meetings with internal teams including clinicians, lab personnel, and research staff

  
  


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  Participate in RTMs, CMEs, 

  
  


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  To publish case studies, case reports and other major scientific articles related to novel and atypical genetic reports. 

  
  

Desired Attributes

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  Empathetic and patient-centric approach

  
  


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  Confident and professional communicator

  
  


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  Strong team player, able to work independently and drive the GC function forward

  
  


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  Proficiency in English (fluency in Hindi, Marathi, or other regional languages is a plus)