Job Description
The Department of Genetic Medicine is seeking a part time Board Certified or Board Eligible Genetic Counselor - Research to conduct genomics or ELSI research and participate in research training and education. Specific Duties and Responsibilities • Develops and implements genomic medicine or ELSI research project(s) with input from mentors and supervisors. • Responsible for day-to-day management of primary research study including compliance with human subject's considerations and best practices for research data management. • May assist in the management of research studies of research team members, including protocol development, providing subject matter expertise, preparation of education materials, and review and revision of manuscripts. • Takes research courses annually. Completes the Rigor and Reproducibility in Research and Fundamentals of Genetic Counseling Research course in the year of hire. • Develops at least one research-focused webinar, discussion forum, or conference session for a genetics meeting. • Provides guidance and expertise in specialty areas to others. • Develops and maintains cooperative and positive working relationships with team members and faculty. • Participates in DGM educational activities. • May provide guidance and general supervision to genetic counseling students and/or undergraduate students participating in research. • Contributes to grant proposal(s). • Exhibits effective communication and documentation in a concise and logical manner. • Attends and actively participates in research conferences, seminars, journal clubs, lab meetings, and other JHU meetings as assigned. • Develops and delivers presentations at genomics/genetics/ELSI focused local, regional, and national journal clubs, seminars, and research meetings. • Identifies issues and takes on a leadership role to conduct process review in collaboration with team. • Contributes to new initiatives within the department/institution. • Works with others of different backgrounds and specialties on professional committees and task forces. • Participates in at least one (1) publication annually. • Understands and communicates the mission of the department and Johns Hopkins Medicine and contribute to the positive image of Johns Hopkins Medicine on a national/international scale. • Makes adjustments to self to positively accept and manage change. • Performs miscellaneous related duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Master's Degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. • Must seek (and maintain) certification as a genetic counselor from the ABGC within one year of hire date. • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications • One year genetic counseling experience, with experience in general pediatric or adult genetics clinic. • Exposure to genetics / genetic counseling research • Valid ABGC Board certification or board eligibility required. Classified Title: Genetic Counselor Job Posting Title (Working Title): Genetic Counselor - Research (Genetic Medicine) Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($89,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Part-time Schedule: M-F; 8:30 to 4:30 varies FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote Department name: SOM Genetics Institute of Gen Medicine Personnel area: School of Medicine