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GENETIC COUNSELOR JOBS
Assistant/Associate Program Director
Specialty Area : Genetic Counseling Education
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore Master's in Genetic Counseling Program
Job Description/Highlights: The University of Maryland School of Medicine invites applications for Assistant/Associate Director (APD) of the Masters in Genetic Counseling (MGC) Training Program. The MGC Program is committed to the comprehensive education and clinical training of genetic counseling so that our graduates are broad based professionals, able to practice in a wide variety of settings. The Program is dedicated to providing trainees with knowledge of medical genetics as well as the complex legal, ethical, diversity principles, and psychosocial issues inherent in the field of genetic counseling.
The APD will report directly to the Program Director and join our team of 17 genetic counselors, 3 medical geneticists and 4 laboratory geneticists. This position includes 1.0 FTE in the role of APD. The anticipated start date is summer 2024. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Qualified candidates must be certified in genetic counseling from the ABGC or ABMGG, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in genetic counseling that includes clinical work, teaching, supervision, and research as described by the ACGC Standards of Accreditation. Relevant experience in an academic setting and program administration is preferred.Responsibilities include:
The overall design of the program’s rotation placements and clinical curriculum
Participating in recruitment and admission activities
Coordinating the experiential learning activities including standardized patient encounters
Assisting the Program Director with student advising and mentoring and other administrative and curricular roles and responsibilities.
Develop, teach, and direct DEIJ curriculum and activities of the AID-GC and WAF fellowship
Teach and direct genetic counseling related course work as needed (may include HGEN 620, HGEN 615, 621, HGEN 703, HGEN 750) in addition to participation in teaching activities throughout UMB as needed
Participation in MGC Advisory and the MGC Advancement committee
On the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, there are eight professional and graduate schools including the Schools of Law, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Social Work. The School of Medicine serves as the anchor for a vibrant academic health center which aims to provide the best medical education, conduct the most innovative biomedical research and provide the best patient care and community service to Maryland and beyond. While its tradition of excellence remains constant, the School of Medicine and its reputation for academic achievement continue to grow.
Interested individuals should submit the following materials: curriculum vitae; statement of interest and three references to Ann Toma, atoma@som.umaryland.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to the Program Director, Shannan Dixon, MS, PhD, LCGC at smdixon@som.umaryland.edu. To learn more about the program, please visit: http://medschool.umaryland.edu/mgc/Apply online: https://www.umaryland.edu/jobs/
Contact Email: sdelany@som.umaryland.edu
Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Fellow
Specialty Area: Precision Medicine
Location: Reverse Phenotyping Core, National Human Genome Research Institute, Bethesda, MD
Job Description/Highlights: The Reverse Phenotyping Core is a multidisciplinary team working to understand the impact of genetic variants on human health and disease. We recruit participants based on identified genetic variants for detailed clinical evaluation at the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest hospital dedicated to clinical research. By recruiting participants based on their genotype, rather than diagnosed health conditions, we hope to better understand the impact of genetic variation on health and disease and model the future of predictive genomic medicine.
We are looking to hire a motivated and detail-oriented individual to help accomplish clinical research aims across multiple projects.Primary IRTA Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in clinical research design, execution, and dissemination of results
Recontact participants about joining the research study
Coordinate and execute health screening phone calls
Coordinate clinical visits for research participants
Coordinate validation testing of genetic variants (with clinical-grade genetic testing, if necessary)
Return clinical and genetic test results to participants
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a science or health related discipline.
Superlative organizational abilities.
Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Meticulous record keeping.
Ability to make independent judgments and to act on decisions daily.
Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.
Apply online: https://www.genome.gov/staff/Clesson-Turner-MD
Contact Email: clesson.turner@nih.gov
Certified Genetics Counselor
Specialty Area: Prenatal, Womens Health
Location: Portsmouth Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth, Virginia
Position qualifications and requirements:
Degree: Master’s Degree.
Education: Graduate from a program in genetics counseling as determined by the Accreditation Council for Genetics Counseling.
Certification: Possess and maintain certification as a genetics counselor through the American Board of Genetic counseling (ABGC).
Experience: Possess experience as a genetic counselor of at least one (1) year within the preceding three (3) years.
U.S. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
English Language Requirement: Shall be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required.
Hours: Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. No weekends or holidays, and not more than 40 hours a week.
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/401K, PTO, 401K, Life Insurance/Disability Insurance, Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement
Apply Online: http://lukeassoc.applytojob.com/apply/3zDI9YdExU/Certified-Genetics-Counselor-230278?referrer=20240306182516289WDPQ3MKMP7WZO
Contact Email: nbacker@lukeassoc.com
Clinical Research Specialist - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
The University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland School of Medicine - Division of Endocrinology is currently recruiting for a Clinical Research Specialist. The selected candidate will plan and carry out key elements of clinical research for the Program in Personalized and Genomic Medicine. This position will be responsible for developing protocols, IRB submissions, operating procedures, consenting and recruitment of research subjects, ensuring implementation and documentation of research procedures and protocols using various complex activities. This program is multifaceted and requires flexibility. The selected candidate will function as a single specialist in a research setting and is responsible for providing the highest technical expertise to conducting and overseeing clinical research activities.
Primary Duties:
Performs as a single specialist in a clinical setting who is responsible for providing technical expertise to research programs and projects overseeing clinical research activities. The position develops, recommends, modifies, and implements policies and procedures for clinical research, as well as develop protocol manuals and data collection instruments. This position significantly contributes to the conduct of research.
Coordinates the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols. Coordinates developing and recommending policies and procedures and/or design methods for clinical research activities.
Manages interaction with subject participants including eligibility screening, recruitment, enrollment, ensuring informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history. May obtain tissue and blood samples as necessary and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts.
Establishes and maintains database files and reports using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel/Access.
Perform data checks, audits, and data cleaning. Check validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and study relevance.
Performs clinical research activities including advanced data analysis using statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, and R; data management (collection, entry, verification); data interpretation, and ensures compliance and clinical relevance of data. May develop data collection instruments such as survey questionnaires.
Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. Provides assessments and ensures protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
Serves as a liaison to other departments such as IRB or CCT, outside organizations, government agencies, and product representatives to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources.
Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day clinical research operations, study initiation, execution, and completion.
Assists in the design and provide expert recommendation regarding research studies. Oversees interaction with subject participants including eligibility screening, recruitment, enrollment, ensuring informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history.
May provide work coordination and feedback to others.
Performs day-to-day operational duties such as: monitoring the budget; budget negotiation and review, ensuring quality control and safety compliance; serving as liaison with IRB, submitting invoicing, develops policies, procedures, and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; and ordering supplies.
Searches relevant literature, develops conclusions on research findings, writes reports, prepare, and deliver presentations of relevant findings and conclusions, and recommends appropriate actions. May conduct library research and contributes to the preparation and writing of research findings for publication of journal articles and grant proposals.
Provides training to less experienced researchers; assisting in developing and submitting grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies; developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments; participating in field visits, responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies; and participating in the design of research studies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Three (3) years of clinical research including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization.
Apply online: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/umb_external_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=230001EN&lang=en
ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program - American Society of Human Genetics
The ASHG-NHGRI post-graduate fellowship programs provide fellows with experiences working within NHGRI, ASHG and an additional organization informed by the fellow’s preference and anticipated career path.
The Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship is for individuals interested in the development and implementation of policies related to genetics/genomics research and its clinical applications at a national level.
The Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship is for individuals interested in developing and implementing genetics/genomics education, community engagement and/or professional development initiatives for diverse K-12, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and other professional or public audiences.
The Genomics Communications Fellowship is for individuals who are interested in the development, coordination and implementation of innovative, newsworthy public health communications products to help people learn about genomics and its roles in everyday lives
Fellowship Duration: Two years, starting in July
Applications: Applications are open October 1nd through November 30th
Eligibility: Applicants must have earned (or will earn prior to the start of the fellowship) an advanced degree (e.g., Masters, PhD, MD, or JD) and be eligible to work in the United States
Compensation and Benefits: Annual $79,000 salary plus benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; retirement plan matching; and a training/travel allowance
Apply online: http://www.ashg.org/careers-learning/fellowships/
Contact Email: fellowships@ashg.org