Abbott
Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare company developing technologies and products across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. Its portfolio includes FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring systems and BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests, serving patients and healthcare professionals in areas such as diabetes management, infectious disease, and nutrition. Abbott’s work also focuses on expanding access to care, supporting health equity, and addressing challenges including malnutrition and infectious diseases. For professionals exploring healthcare careers, the company offers opportunities to contribute to medical innovation across a broad range of health-related disciplines.

Clinical Inquiry Specialist, Genetic Counselor (Remote)

Abbott is hiring a remote genetic counselor to manage clinical inquiries related to precision oncology products. The role supports laboratories, clients, education initiatives, special projects, and genomic testing operations.

Description

  • Respond to internal and external clinical, technical, and scientific questions about precision oncology products.
  • Advise laboratory staff and molecular geneticists on accessioning issues, order changes, and result interpretation.
  • Work with molecular geneticists and other teams to deliver accurate, timely test results.
  • Support marketing content, website updates, scientific meetings, industry conferences, and genetic counselor networking.
  • Create educational resources and present information to clients and the public.
  • Complete continuing education required to maintain professional certification.
  • Coordinate the intake and rollout of special projects.
  • Handle specialized responsibilities beyond routine genetic counseling work.
  • Help train genetic counseling assistants.
  • Follow Abbott’s mission, values, and Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Maintain consistent and dependable attendance.
  • Demonstrate inclusive behaviors and apply an inclusion-focused mindset.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in genetic counseling.
  • ABGC or CCGC board certification, or eligibility for certification.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • At least two years of oncology genetics clinical experience preferred.
  • Experience with several oncology genomic technologies, including tumor NGS, ctDNA, and molecular residual disease assays, preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of human genetics.
  • Working knowledge of personalized healthcare, clinical genetics, laboratory medicine, and informatics.
  • Ability to explain complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service capabilities.
  • Ability to evaluate and resolve complex problems.
  • Excellent verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to complete essential duties with or without accommodation.
  • Availability to work the designated schedule.
  • Ability to perform required laboratory and computer duties, including sitting or standing for up to 50 minutes per hour.
  • Visual and auditory acuity for laboratory and computer work.
  • Ability to move throughout the building.
  • Ability to work in standard office and genetic testing laboratory environments.

Benefits

  • Continuing education to support professional certification maintenance.
  • Some local and overnight travel to visit clients and attend conferences.

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