Genetic Counselor

At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family. Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfill the dream of having a baby. Genetic CounselorThe person will be part of the scientific support team in EMEIA region. The team is composed of knowledgeable scientists able to represent the Science and Clinical side of our Genetic Services. Scientific advisors and certified genetic counsellors are a referral point for our customers and our sales team during all steps of the IVF journey.

ResponsibilitiesProvide genetic telecounseling services to patients for the genetic tests offered by Igenomix, including pre- and post-test counseling for PGT-M for single gene disorders, PGT-A for aneuploidy screening, POC, and carrier screening. Serve as an internal expert and resource for the Igenomix laboratory. Provide support and expertise to referring physicians and other clinical staff, including review and discussion of specific patient cases, clinical staff training in-service trainings, and educational webinars. Participate in regular team meetings with other genetic counselors to enhance your expertise.

Assist in the development of internal protocols in order to provide the best care to patients undergoing fertility treatments. Location:

DubaiRequired Skills & ExperienceEmpathy, patience, and respect for patients and their situationsSuperior writing ability, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skillsWillingness to change and adapt to the evolving needs of a quickly growing companyAbility to communicate effectively with both health care providers and with patientsAbility to work independently and efficiently, while also understanding the need to work and collaborate as part of the Igenomix teamEase and comfort working with a variety of technical platformsFluent in English and ArabicEducation & ExperienceMaster's degree in Genetic Counseling.

Certification genetic counsellor in UAEDHA licenseExperience in pre-conception and/or assisted reproduction therapy genetic counseling is desiredWhat We OfferWe are offering a dynamic workplace with highly professional and ambitious colleagues and world leading, quality IVF products. Terms & conditions are according to company policy and employment regulations in country of employment. Vitrolife Group is a global provider of medical devices and genetic services. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, we develop services and products for personalised genetic information and medical device products. We support our customers by improving their clinical practice for the patient's outcome of a fertility treatment.

We are currently approximately 1 100 colleagues worldwide, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vitrolife Group's products and services are available in more than 125 countries through our own presence in 25 countries and a network of distributors. Vitrolife Group is a sustainable market leader and aims to be the preferred partner for IVF-clinics by providing superior products and services with the vision of fulfilling the dream of having a baby. The Vitrolife share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.