Genetics Counselor jobs in Worcester, MA

Genetics Counselor provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Being a Genetics Counselor recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, Genetics Counselor requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Genetics Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Genetics Specialist
  • AMMA Management LLC
  • Uxbridge, MA FULL_TIME
  • Role:

    Nature’s Medicines is seeking a professional and organized Genetics Specialist to help track and provide insight into our cannabis production at our Uxbridge, MA grow facility. Candidates must be experienced in a fast paced, strict deadline related environment. Ideal candidates must also be results driven with an emphasis on detail.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Responsible for tracking the progression of 100 distinct varieties throughout the growth cycle, ensuring timely collection of performance data.
    • Responsible for collection and entry of performance data, validation of metrics, and analysis.
    • Assist production team in planning the management of production varieties to ensure consistent variety while maintaining all varieties.
    • Assist production team with the introduction & scale up of new varieties.
    • Capable of completing all relevant repetitive tasks regularly and consistently with a high level of attention to detail.
    • Cooperate and assist other cultivation leads and associates in the areas of climate, irrigation, growing techniques, production trials, labor savings techniques and in any areas where assistance is required and as requested by other growers, maintenance, and management.
    • Monitor harvest operations in coordination with the Harvest Lead to ensure accurate and efficient collection of data.
    • Cooperate with, collaborate, and assist with cross-functional cultivation and production departments.
    • Continuous observation of crop and equipment under the direction of the leadership team.
    • Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of all greenhouse equipment.
    • Must be able to clearly convey any information about plants, machines and activities within the cultivation function.
    • Identifies hazards, report accidents, incidents and near-miss situations through the proper channels and in a responsible manner so that they can be investigated, determined and eliminated to prevent future occurrences.
    • Maintains job-related confidentiality.
    • Attendance and punctuality are critical in this role.

     

    REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

    • Must have a valid photo ID.
    • Must be 21 years of age or old (Per State requirements) and pass a thorough and comprehensive state and federal background check.
    • Must have reliable transportation.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain (with company assistance) valid MTC Agent Card.
    • This position will require training as necessary to acquire the skill set needed to achieve strong understanding of common grow room processes and equipment, including electrical systems, lights and light bulbs, timers, irrigation systems, HVAC, dehumidifies, etc.
    • Always conducts himself/herself in a professional and respectful manner.
    • Basic mathematical skills and e Microsoft Excel skills
    • Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing project needs in evolving situations.
    • Hand dexterity and the ability to do repetitive movement.
    • Ability to read, interpret and adhere to documents such as standard operating procedures and employee policy and communication material.
    • Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to carry that weight a minimum of 50 feet without mechanical assistance.
    • Must be able to work in a seated/standing position as appropriate and required at various workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching and reaching; use of hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently if not constantly to complete various tasks.
    • Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and be able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees and greater).
    • Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20ft or more in a day and in night/dark conditions.
    • Must be able to work in a greenhouse environment in inclement weather for up to 8 hours.
    • Exposure to fertilizer, dusts, odors, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, and other environmental variable
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Laboratory Data Analyst (Molecular Genetics)
  • Labcorp
  • Westborough, MA FULL_TIME
  • $3,000 Sign On Bonus Offered (external candidates only)Integrated Genetics (part of LabCorp’s Specialty Testing Group) is seeking a Genomics Data Analyst Technologist to join our team of clinical labo...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Sign Out Director, Molecular Genetics, Hybrid
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Marlborough, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Look for more than answers. At Quest, we are on a continuous journey of discovery and development. It’s this attitude that has made us an industry leader and the #1 Diagnostic Lab in the US. ...
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Sign Out Director, Molecular Genetics, Remote
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Marlborough, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Look for more than answers. At Quest, we are on a continuous journey of discovery and development. It’s this attitude that has made us an industry leader and the #1 Diagnostic Lab in the US. ...
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Counselor
  • Mentor South Bay
  • Princeton, MA FULL_TIME
  • Counselor$3,000 Sign-on Bonus!! Are you passionate, self-motivated, and committed about sharing your clinical skills and knowledge with a dynamic team? Our Clinician provide home and community based m...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Counselor
  • Open Sky Community Services
  • Athol, MA FULL_TIME
  • ACCS Awake Overnight Counselor (30 Hours) - Athol House US-MA-Athol Job ID : 2024-8914 Type : Regular Part-Time of Openings : 1 Category : Direct Care Athol House Overview At Open Sky Community Servic...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Non-MAP Residential Counselor (Direct Care) - Medical
  • Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.
  • Worcester, MA
  • Overview: [32 HOURS] Schedule: Wed - Sat; 4pm 12am $18.50/ hour BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Br...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Family Intervention Specialist / Social Worker
  • Youth Villages
  • Worcester, MA
  • Overview Ask about our $6,000 sign-on payment and additional relocation assistance! Company Overview Youth Villages has ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor- OBGYN
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Boston, MA
  • GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Prenatal Genetic Counselors at MGH, as members of a multi-disciplinary team, pr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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eMERGE Research Enrollment Coordinator
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Boston, MA
  • GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Mass General Brigham Personalized Medicine is looking for a motivated and energetic...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Enrollment Coordinator
  • Partners Healthcare System
  • Boston, MA
  • GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Mass General Brigham Personalized Medicine is looking for a motivated and energetic...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Education Liaison, Rare Diseases - REMOTE
  • Ipsen Pharma
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Title: Patient Education Liaison, Rare Diseases - REMOTE Company: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. Job Description: The Pat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lab Director
  • Variantyx
  • Framingham, MA
  • Variantyx is a technology-driven precision medicine company providing state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions for the rare...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maternal Fetal Medicine - Division Chief
  • UMass Memorial Health Care
  • Worcester, MA
  • Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilitie...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. Worcester is bordered by the towns of Auburn, Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, Paxton, Shrewsbury, and West Boylston. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, because of its proximity to the center of Massachusetts. The city is about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield, and 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Providence, Rhode Island. The Blackstone River forms in the center of Worcester by the conflue...
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Income Estimation for Genetics Counselor jobs
$81,704 to $100,540
Worcester, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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