Genetic Counselor is a Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) job with over 214 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Genetic Counselors are hired by companies in the Family Planning Centers industry. The average H1B Genetic Counselors job lasts 1,049 days.
Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Family Planning Centers | 2 | $55,204 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 1 | $77,459 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 1 | $63,814 |
| Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing | 1 | $146,099 |
| Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing | 1 | $99,632 |