Job description

About the National Center of Genetics

The National Center of Genetics (NCG) at the LNS covers all areas of human genetics, including clinical genetics, genetic counseling, and a wide range of genetic diagnostics, from conventional karyotyping to modern next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques, in both prenatal and postnatal settings.

The NCG provides genetic consultations and diagnostic services to patients and their families, for example in cases of familial cancer predisposition, rare inherited diseases, as well as prenatal genetics and family planning. In addition, we continuously develop new techniques and expand our diagnostic portfolio to ensure that patients receive state-of-the-art care.

The National Center of Genetics comprises three Services:

  • Department of Clinical Genetics
  • Department of Cytogenetics & Hemato-Oncogenetics
  • Department of Molecular Genetics

Responsibilities

  • Participate in genetic counseling consultations within the Clinical Genetics Service;
  • Support patients and their families throughout the diagnostic process and follow-up care. Activities will cover various aspects of genetic counseling, including rare diseases, predictive genetic counseling, preconception counseling, prenatal diagnosis, and cancer genetics. These activities will be carried out under the supervision of the NCG’s geneticists;
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the coordination and follow-up of patient files with geneticists, genetic counselors, hospitals, laboratories, referring clinicians, and other relevant healthcare professionals;
  • Provide patients with information regarding the indications, procedures, limitations, and implications of genetic testing, in compliance with ethical, legal, and professional standards;
  • Contribute to the development, organization, and continuous improvement of genetic counseling services;
  • Assist, according to departmental needs, in the development of procedures, information materials, and tools aimed at improving and harmonizing genetic counseling practices.

 

Profile

  • A Master’s degree (Master 2 level) in Genetic Counseling meeting the eligibility criteria for professional qualification as a Genetic Counselor in Luxembourg, in accordance with the Law of December 17, 2025 governing the practice of the genetic counseling profession;
  • Authorization to practice as a Genetic Counselor in Luxembourg, issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Security (M3S);
  • At least two years of relevant professional experience, including a broad range of genetic counseling consultations, particularly in the fields of rare diseases and cancer genetics;
  • Excellent communication and educational skills, with the ability to conduct consultations clearly and effectively, including in complex clinical situations;
  • Ability to manage medical records rigorously and methodically and to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
  • Ability to conduct consultations in at least one of Luxembourg’s official languages and in English;
  • Certification in Genetic Counseling from the European Board of Medical Genetics (EBMG) would be considered an asset.

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