Genetic Counselor - Clinical Genetics

The Division of Clinical Genetics of the Department of Human Genetics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking a Genetic Counselor with experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and familiarity with treatment of patients with pediatric and adult genetic disorders for a position as Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor (Clinical). Candidates who are ABGC board certified will join an existing experienced faculty with established expertise in clinical and biochemical genetics and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple practice areas in the Division of Clinical Genetics. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about engaging in academically productive scientific inquiry, educating genetic counseling student and serving the university community. Academic appointment level and track series will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The responsibilities of the position will include inpatient consultations and outpatient medical genetics clinics, which together with an area of focus will be tailored to the candidate's clinical interests and experience within pediatric genetics. This position will support in part the Genetic Counseling MS Program at UCLA.

Opportunities are available for clinical research, clinical trials, and collaboration with basic science researchers. There are also strong institution-wide genomics initiatives through the Institute for Precision Health. The Division of Clinical Genetics hosts an ABMGG-accredited Medical Genetics residency, a T32 training grant, a Masters in Genetic Counseling program, and multiple ABMGG-accredited Laboratory Genetics training programs. Faculty members have numerous opportunities for teaching across a variety of academic programs. Teaching and supervising of medical students, residents, fellows, and genetic counseling trainees are expected.

A successful candidate(s) will have the following qualifications:

1. Completion of and ACGC-approved training program and Board Certification by ABGC.
2. Eligibility for licensure as California Genetic Counselor by CDPH.
3. Ability to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.
4. Previous experience in pediatric and general medical genetics.
5. Experience in supervising genetic counseling students.
6. Experience in training genetic counseling assistants.