• Research Genetic Counselor 2

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 246262

     

    Department: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE: MEDICAL GENETICS

     

    Appointing Department Web Address: https://medgen.uw.edu/

     

    Job Location Detail: This position will have duties at the University of Washington Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital. There is the possibility of 1-2 remote days per week.

     

    Posting Date: 05/22/2025

    Closing Info:

    Closes On 05/29/2025

     

    Salary: $8,000 - $9,000 per month

     

    Limited Recruitment: **Open to UW Employees only**

     

    Shift: First Shift

    Notes:

    As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20250130-a11y.pdf)

     

    As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

     

    UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

     

    The Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time **Research Genetic Counselor 2** position at the University of Washington. Research conducted within the Division is funded primarily by federal grants to support scientific inquiry for the public good. This position includes work on a National Institutes of Health funded genomic medicine research study. More information can be found here:

     

    Undiagnosed Diseases Network: https://www.genome.gov/27550959/undiagnosed-diseases-network-udn/.

     

    This position will have duties at the University of Washington Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital. There is the possibility of 1-2 remote days per week.

    Anticipated responsibilities of the Research Genetic Counselor include the following:

    **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Undiagnosed Diseases Network – 75%

    + Collect, summarize, and present patient clinical information for research purposes.

    + Communicate with adult and pediatric patients with undiagnosed disorders and family members of pediatric patients in person or by telephone or electronic communications.

    + Facilitate study informed consent for research participants and family members.

    + Provide post-test education and counseling regarding results of genomic sequencing and other advanced diagnostic testing for adult and pediatric research participants and family members.

    + Apply clinical expertise for variant interpretation and summarize variants of interest for sequencing analysis reports and discussion with research team.

    + Document research activities and contribute phenotype and genotype data to network database, per protocol.

    + Collaborate with local faculty, physicians, genetic counselors, and staff on research study.

    + Conduct outreach and develop study recruitment materials for providers and families in the Pacific Northwest region.

    + Lead or collaborate on research publications and presentations.

    + Participate in national network working groups calls and projects.

    + Collaborate with Research Genetic Counselor Lead on task assignments based on experience and interests.

    + Perform other tasks as assigned by Principal Investigators, lead genetic counselor, and lead study coordinator.Supervision and Training – 15%

    + Train and supervise genetic counselors and research coordinators.

    + Train physicians in the UDN process and protocol.Process Improvement and Documentation – 10%

    + Develop methods to improve the UDN process and increase efficiency and applicant numbers.

    + Document research activities and contribute phenotype and genotype data to network database, per protocol. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

    + A Master's Degree in genetics counseling or a related field from a program accredited by a national certification board for medical genetics personnel.

    + One year of experience as a Genetics Counselor 1. **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

    + Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

    + Superb organizational skills.

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

    + Ability to thoroughly and accurately evaluate scientific literature.

    + Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

    + Experience with biomedical research.

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.