The Genetic Counsellor guides guests through genomic, epigenetic and microbiome testing. The role makes complex results understandable and actionable, and integrates them into each guest's personalised wellness and medical plan.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Provide pre-test counselling: explain the scope, advantages and limitations of tests, and obtain informed consent.
• Take detailed family history and construct pedigrees to assess hereditary risk.
• Coordinate with the testing partner (MMG) on kit dispatch, sample collection, logistics and report timelines, and maintain the shared tracker.
• Review genome, epigenome and microbiome reports, and prepare clinically meaningful summaries for physicians.
• Give post-test counselling, explaining results clearly and sensitively to guests.
• Work with doctors, nutritionists and other therapists to translate findings into personalised recommendations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards for genetic information.
• Train internal teams on genomic testing processes and guest communication.
• Stay up to date with advances in genomics, epigenetics and precision medicine.
Key Skills & Competencies:
• Strong understanding of human genetics, genomics and epigenetics
• Ability to explain complex results in simple, empathetic language
• Report interpretation and scientific writing
• Process discipline and coordination with external partners
• Ethical judgement and confidentiality
Educational Qualification:
M.Sc in Genetics / Human Genetics / Genetic Counselling from a recognised university.
Certification or formal training in genetic counselling preferred.
Experience:
1 – 2 years – Genetic counselling in a clinical setting, a genomics / diagnostic laboratory, or preventive and personalised medicine.