At Baylor Genetics, your work will help millions of people. Here, you will be part of a mission-driven team of innovators dedicated to supporting healthcare providers, patients, and families with answers that lead to fast, accurate diagnoses, better care, and healthier lives.
Your Work Will Change Lives
For nearly 50 years, we have driven innovation in genetic testing – from achieving industry-firsts to redefining what comprehensive care looks like. By combining our innovative portfolio and deep clinical expertise, providers can focus on providing the best care for their patients.
Whether you’re interested in laboratory operations, sales, genetic counseling, business administration, or one of many other functions across our organization, you’ll make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Our Values Guide Us Every Day
Patients & Customer Centricity
Putting them first in all we do. Every role contributes directly to improving patient lives and the overall customer experience.
Learning
Growth through curiosity, innovation, and feedback. We create opportunities to explore new ideas, build new skills, and continuously advance our capabilities.
Teamwork
At our best working together. We collaborate across disciplines, share knowledge openly, and solve complex challenges as one united team.
Excellence
Delivering the highest standards of quality. We think critically, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable to scientific and operational rigor in everything we do.
Integrity
Mutual respect, inclusivity, and humility. We treat one another with compassion, elevate diverse perspectives, and make decisions rooted in honesty and trust.
What Makes Baylor Genetics a Great Place to Work?
What Our Employees Are Saying
“I value the collaborative culture driven by our commitment to innovation. Working with a team that solves complex challenges and creates meaningful impact through the software we build makes every project deeply rewarding.”
Justin Branch
Sr. Software Engineer
“I was drawn to the incredible energy and dedication of the people here — not only in how we collaborate, but in our shared commitment to delivering answers for families planning for the future, children with rare diseases, and babies in the NICU.”
Eileen Barr
Regional Account Executive
Awards & Recognition
Woman Scientist of the Year in 2025 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
This honor recognizes breakthrough achievements by women worldwide in scientific research and innovation. Dr. Eng was recognized for her leadership in integrating modern genomic sequencing technologies, including RNA sequencing, into clinical workflows, helping drive these tools towards standard of care.
Christine Eng, MD
Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer, Baylor Genetics
Houston Business Journal’s 2025 Most Admired CEO
This award celebrates outstanding leadership of Houston’s most impactful CEOs and visionaries. Takishima was recognized for his commitment to expanding access to advanced diagnostics, accelerating answers for patients with genetic disorders, and for his unwavering commitment to the entire Baylor Genetics team.
Kengo Takishima
Chairman and CEO, Baylor Genetics
ACMG Foundation 2026 Dr. Michael S. Watson Genetic and Genomic Medicine Innovation Award
This award recognizes exceptional innovation in genetic and genomic medicine. Dr. Yuan was recognized for advancing clinical care through the discovery of multiple rare genetic disorders and helping develop a WGS-based clinical assay for FGF14-related repeat expansion disorders, enabling diagnosis for patients with unexplained neurologic symptoms.
Bo Yuan, PhD
Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, and Clinical Director, Baylor Genetics
Hiring Process
Application Review
1
Our talent acquisition team will review your application and follow up if your qualifications are a match!
Recruiter Interview
2
A recruiter will reach out to schedule a time so they can learn more about you and answer any questions.
Interview with Manager
3
You will have a meeting (virtual) with the hiring manager so they can assess your skills and experience, and you can learn more about the role.
Additional Interviews
4
You will meet with other team members. These meetings could be virtual or in-person.
Decision Stage
5
If selected for the role, you will receive a verbal offer from your recruiter. Next, you will receive a formal offer letter and details about benefits.
New Hire Onboarding
6
After accepting the offer, you will receive details about next steps and begin the onboarding process.
Benefits Built Around You
At Baylor Genetics, we invest in you as a whole person. From comprehensive health coverage and meaningful mental health support, to financial programs that help you build long‑term security, our benefits are designed to make life easier, healthier, and more sustainable. We also offer support for families and caregivers, strong income protection, and a culture that helps new hires feel connected from day one.
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for management, supporting work–life balance and personal well‑being.
We encourage time away from work to support your well‑being. For key leaders on flexible time off, the program is built on trust and accountability, with clear expectations to plan responsibly and maintain coverage for the team. Flexible work arrangements may be available depending on role and business needs.
- Paid time off designed to support rest and recharge
- Flexible time off (for key leaders)
- Company‑paid holidays, including floating holidays
- Time‑off planning that supports business needs and coverage
401(k) profit sharing for all employees, helping you build long‑term financial security.
We support financial confidence with a 401(k) program and employer profit‑sharing that rewards long‑term commitment. We offer tax‑advantaged accounts that can help you stretch your dollars and voluntary coverage to offset unexpected out‑of‑pocket medical expenses.
- 401(k) plan with employer profit-sharing
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in certain insurance plans)
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
Lower‑cost benefits compared to national averages, including medical plans with low deductibles.
We offer medical, dental, and vision plans, plus 24/7 virtual visits and behavioral health support. Beyond the basics, we offer wellness resources that help you build healthier habits, including gym membership options and programs that support mental well-being, stress management, and healthy routines.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 24/7 virtual visits and behavioral health support
- Wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Gym membership discounts & wellness incentives
100% Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, offering peace of mind when you need it most.
We provide employer‑paid short- and long‑term disability coverage, as well as life and disability coverage at no cost, with additional voluntary coverage options available for you and eligible dependents.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life and AD&D coverage
Child and elder care support providing reliable care options for your family at every life stage.
We support employees through every life stage with child and elder care resources, including back‑up care options and caregiving tools. We also offer a fertility health reimbursement for eligible employees enrolled in a Baylor Genetics medical plan, helping offset qualifying out‑of‑pocket fertility care costs.
- Childcare and eldercare, and backup care resources
- Fertility health reimbursement (for eligible employees)
- Dependent Care FSA to support caregiving expenses
Resources & Programs Designed to Support Your Professional Growth and Development
Our Peer Advisor Program pairs new hires with experienced colleagues for guidance during their first weeks and months. It’s designed to help you integrate faster, build confidence, learn the culture, and have a go‑to person for practical questions as you ramp up. We foster an inclusive, supportive environment where employees feel connected and supported from day one.
We invest in your professional development to build new skills at every stage of your career. Whether you are deepening expertise in your current role or exploring a new path, we offer on-demand training, leadership development programs, and career mobility options to help you thrive.
- Structured peer support during your first 90 days
- Guidance and resources to help you navigate culture and day‑to‑day work
- Opportunities for internal growth and career development
- On-demand learning to support continuous development
- Leadership development programs
- Tuition reimbursement to support your professional goals
Employee Discounts
- Tickets at Work and ADP LifeMart discounts
- Pet insurance
Well-being Tools
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access and no-cost counseling
- Quit for Life tobacco cessation and prescription savings support
- Well-being resources and mental health support
Recognition, Growth, and Opportunity
- Companywide recognition programs, aligned with our values
- Employee referral program
“For us, culture is more than a strategic priority; it’s an ongoing conversation with every employee. Our goal is to create a workplace where people feel heard, valued, and supported, and where they can grow both personally and professionally.”
Linda Ballard, PhD, MBA, MS
Chief People Officer at Baylor Genetics
EEO Statement
Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.