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Job Description

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 Counselor

The 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.

Responsibilities

Provide 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:

Dubai

Required Skills & Experience

  • Empathy, patience, and respect for patients and their situations
  • Superior writing ability, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to change and adapt to the evolving needs of a quickly growing company
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both health care providers and with patients
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently, while also understanding the need to work and collaborate as part of the Igenomix team
  • Ease and comfort working with a variety of technical platforms
  • Fluent in English and Arabic

Education & Experience

  • Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
  • Certification genetic counsellor in UAE
  • DHA license
  • Experience in pre-conception and/or assisted reproduction therapy genetic counseling is desired

What We Offer

We 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.


Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: https://www.vitrolifegroup.com/ Job Function: Counseling & Social Services
Company Industry/
Sector:
Biotechnology Research

What We Offer


About the Company

The Vitrolife Group is a world-leading global provider of medical devices and genetic testing testing solutions. Dedicated to the reproductive-health market since 1994, we have grown by focusing on product development, groundbreaking research, consistent quality control and acquisitions of innovative companies in the industry.In 2021, Vitrolife acquired Igenomix, a leader in reproductive genetic testing services primarily for IVF clinics. Together we are now the Vitrolife Group, a global leader in reproductive health focused on supporting our customers and patients worldwide to improve treatment outcomes – always with sustainability in mind. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, our aim is to deliver products and services for the entire reproductive-health journey, providing consistent performance and guaranteed quality.Currently, we are approximately 1,100 people worldwide headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Our products and services are available in more than 125 countries, through our own presence in more than 25 countries and a vast network of distributors for the rest of the world. We are on a mission to be the leading valued solution provider in reproductive health and to support customers with successful treatment outcomes.

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