The UCLA Institute for Precision Health and the Division of Clinical Genetics in the Department of Human Genetics are seeking a Genetic Counselor with experience in genomic and clinical research for a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor faculty appointment. The role combines clinical genetic counseling expertise with responsibilities supporting the coordination and implementation of genomic research for Precision Health initiatives, including industry-sponsored collaborations.

We seek ABGC board certified and Licensed Genetic Counselor candidates who are enthusiastic about engaging in academically productive scientific inquiry, educating genetic counseling students and serving the university community. Academic appointment level and track series will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The selected candidate will join an established multidisciplinary team with expertise in clinical genetics, genomic medicine, and precision health. The role offers opportunities for clinical practice, academic engagement, research collaboration, and teaching within a dynamic academic environment.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide genetic counseling services for patients within the ATLAS Genetic Screening Program (GSP) that have reportable genetic findings
Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams to support precision health initiatives
Contribute to clinical decision-making discussions and care coordination within a team-based model
Experience with variant curation, genomic interpretation, and return-of-results workflows for clinical genomics programs
Work with computational scientists to interpret genomic variations

Teaching Responsibilities

Participate in the clinical and didactic education of medical students, residents, fellows, and genetic counseling graduate students.
Develop and deliver lectures, case conferences, educational materials, and other instructional activities related to medical genetics and genetic counseling.
Provide mentorship and supervision to genetic counseling graduate students in clinical and research settings.

Scholarly and Creative Activities

Support and engage in clinical research and translational genomics projects
Experience coordinating academic-industry research collaborations, including partnerships with pharmaceutical or biotechnology organizations
Contribute to precision health initiatives across institutional programs and affiliated research infrastructures (e.g., biobanking, data platforms)
Participate in academic activities including teaching, mentoring, and curriculum support for genetic counseling and related training programs
Collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and scientists on interdisciplinary research and clinical innovation projects
Independently initiate, execute, and close IRB-approved genomic research studies, including full lifecycle study management from design through analysis and publication

Project Management & Service

Manage coordination and implementation of hybrid clinical and genomic research projects integrating IRB oversight, clinical operations, and data-driven research workflows.
Experience contributing to the development and optimization of clinical genetics workflows and infrastructure within academic medical center programs
Coordinate cross-functional teams including clinical genetics, biobank operations, IT/data teams, and external collaborators
Support development of project workflows, documentation, and process improvements for research program efficiency
Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders to ensure successful execution of complex, multi-site initiatives
Contribute service to professional organizations, community outreach initiatives, and public education efforts related to genetics and genomic medicine.
Maintain active participation in relevant professional societies and continuing professional development.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11045

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