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
