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Working Title: Genetic Counselor

Job Class: Geneticist

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 87779

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes / Hybrid - Primary work location is at least 50% of the days that you work each month as required by Statewide HR/LR #1422 Telework Policy. (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf)

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 7/31/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 07/25/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/07/2025

+ **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

+ **Division/Unit** : Public Health Laboratory

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the mission-driven team within the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and promote and protect the health of all Minnesotans!

Work with fellow genetic counselors to provide clinical expertise for the Newborn Screening program as it pertains to genetics and newborn screening. The position provides abnormal result notification as well as involvement with daily efforts to screen 65,000 newborns annually.

Working as a Genetic Counselor, you will:

+ Perform abnormal result notifications, including using clinical expertise to appropriately triage and communicate.

+ Provide program leadership and support in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of newborn screening activities and services.

+ Act as a resource on medical, ethical, legal, and social issues in genetics and newborn screening.

+ Maintain and enhance professional proficiency in newborn screening, genetics, and genetic counseling.

+ Serve as a mentor and resource for external educational efforts.

All positions within the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Public Health Lab will work to cultivate an inclusive work environment for all, with respect to diversity and equity.

This position will have the option of teleworking; however, employees will be required to work in the primary work location of St. Paul at least 50% of days worked each month as required by** Statewide HR/LR #1422 Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) **and will also be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master's degree in genetic counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited program.

+ Active candidate status for board certification as defined by ABGC.

Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

+ Effective oral and written communication skills.

+ Superior organizational skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as a team member.

+ Experience and/or understanding of public health programming and aims.

+ Knowledge of the rapidly changing field of pediatric genetics.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Board certification. (Certification must be attained within six months of start date).

+ Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. (Licensure must be obtained within six months of start date).

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.