Genetic Counselor

Role overview

CENTOGENE is looking for a Genetic Counselor to join its Dubai team and provide patient-facing as well as clinician-facing support across diagnostic genetics. The position focuses on helping individuals and referrers understand test options, results, and the medical, ethical, and psychological implications of genetic information.

Key responsibilities

• Offer thorough pre-test and post-test genetic counseling for patients and referring clinicians across diagnostic genetic testing, including PGT-related tests, WES, WGS, NIPT, carrier screening, and targeted gene panels.
• Evaluate genetic risk through detailed review of personal and family history, and clearly explain why a test is recommended, what it can and cannot show, and how the results may affect care.
• Work with the laboratory’s medical and scientific experts to review complex genetic findings and communicate results accurately to both clinicians and patients.
• Help support sound clinical choices by discussing the medical, emotional, and ethical considerations linked to genetic results.
• Collaborate with molecular geneticists, lab technologists, and sales/business development colleagues to promote appropriate test selection and deliver strong service quality.
• Draft, update, and safeguard clinical records and counseling reports in line with lab procedures and regulatory expectations.
• Take part in case discussions, variant review meetings, support for external clinicians, and ongoing professional learning activities.

Candidate profile

• Master’s degree or an equivalent diploma in a field related to genetic counseling.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in reproductive genetics, rare disease genetics, or oncology genetics.
• Hands-on exposure to NGS-based testing, carrier screening, PGT, and/or prenatal diagnostics is required.
• A valid DHA or DOH license, or eligibility to obtain one, is necessary.
• Strong command of both Arabic and English is mandatory.

Why this role stands out

• Competitive compensation with additional benefits.
• Room for professional development and career progression within the organization.
• A collaborative and innovation-driven workplace.
• An opportunity to contribute meaningfully in a healthcare company focused on advanced diagnostics.

About the company

CENTOGENE is an international organization with employees from more than 50 countries and offices in Rostock, Berlin, Delhi, Boston, Valencia, Belgrade, and São Paulo. The company was founded to support patients with rare diseases and has since expanded its focus to patients across many clinical specialties, delivering guided solutions for physicians, patients, and pharma partners.