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Co-op Student-Cancer Genetics

CompanyHamilton Health Sciences
LocationHamilton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Genetic Counselling Assistant will create and update patient pedigrees, manage patient files, and utilize risk assessment software. They will also coordinate with laboratories and clinics while observing genetic consultations for hereditary cancer syndromes.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6697
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We also provide specialized care to people of all ages from across the province in many areas, such as cardiac, stroke, trauma, cancer, palliative and pediatric care.
About the Role


We are seeking a highly motivated student to work in the capacity of Genetic Counselling Assistant to work with our team of genetic counsellors, administrative assistants, and geneticist. The successful candidate will interact with patients, learn the day-to-day duties of a cancer genetic counsellor and assist in administrative and technical duties. Specifically, the genetic counselling assistant will aid clinic staff by creating and updating family pedigrees, preparing patient files, running risk assessment software, liaising with other clinics and laboratories, coordinating the work of clinic volunteers, and assisting with other projects. Learning opportunities include the ability to attend weekly educational lectures and meetings addressing topics such as genetics, genetic counselling and cancer genetics, as well as the opportunity to observe genetics consultations. The genetic counselling assistant may also have the opportunity to participate in patient recruitment, data analysis or manuscript preparation for ongoing research studies.


YOUR ROLE:
Elicit, update and create patient pedigrees for genetic counsellors.
Prepare patient charts, collect relevant medical records for accurate assessment of a patient's family members, schedule appointments and perform essential administrative tasks.
Learn how to use risk model software systems to accurately generate risk profiles for patients.
Observe genetic counselling sessions and genetics consultations for hereditary cancer syndromes.
Liaise with other clinics and laboratories to coordinate patient care.

 



  • Excellent communication skills and confidence to communicate with patients.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage and follow-up on multiple tasks.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
  • Interest in pursuing a career in human genetics.
  • Completed or currently taking a course in genetics with a minimum grade of 75%25
  • Required documents: University of McMaster Co-op Work History, Cover Letter, Résumé, Grade Report
Key Skills
Patient CommunicationFamily Pedigree CreationRisk Assessment SoftwareMedical Record CollectionTime ManagementOrganizationAdministrative SupportData AnalysisPatient RecruitmentClinical Coordination
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchAdministrative