Location: Remote U.S.A.

What is the Invitern Program?

The Invitern Program offers opportunities for students, recent grads, or those who are early in their career to develop industry skills through Invitae's internship roles.

With each opportunity, we aim to create an experience for our interns (Inviterns!) that is enhanced by mentorship, networking opportunities, and impactful work. Throughout the duration of this program, we hope to offer a sense of community with our Inviterns and build lasting relationships. Our hope is that Inviterns become future Invitaens!

The 2022 Summer Invitern Program is a paid internship and will start June 6th, 2022 and commence August 12, 2022.

Summary Timeline

Late October 2021 - Invitern role open for applications

December 2021 - Inviterns selected

June 2022 - Inviterns start

August 2022 - Invitern Program ends

Intern - Genetic Counseling Assistant

Invitae is welcoming applications from undergraduate students with an interest in human genetics and genomics to join our clinical team for a 3-month, paid remote internship supporting our Genetic Counseling Services team. Successful applicants will work alongside our team of Genetic Counseling Assistants and Genetic Counselors as they assist with various aspects of patient care. This position requires a passion for learning, and a strong interest in healthcare. Our team is driven to make a difference for the patients we serve. We are leading the transformation of the genetics industry by making clinical-grade genetic information affordable and accessible to guide health decisions across all stages in life.This is a unique opportunity to work closely with an experienced clinical team who aims to bring comprehensive genetic testing to the world.

Responsibilities and opportunities:

• Support a team of genetic counselors and genetic counseling assistants who provide care to patients across multiple areas of genetics
• Assist with dissemination of consultation notes to patients and providers
• Resolve patient scheduling issues
• Monitor and respond to inquiries related to Invitae's Genetic Counseling Service
• Lead a project to improve patient care for the team
• Observe 2-3 genetic counseling sessions with experienced genetic counselors

Requirements:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program and pursuing a degree in genetics or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and task management skills
• Strong computer skills
• Sensitivity to patients facing health crises
• Forward-thinking
• Creative problem solver

At Invitae, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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