Genetic Counselor I- School of Medicine, Human Genetics
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Discover Your Career at Emory University
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families according to established practices policies and procedures within the context of the departments genetic clinics and programs including but not limited to general genetics clinics metabolic disease clinics specialty clinics prenatal/preconception clinics cancer risk assessment clinics outreach clinics Newborn Screening program Nutrition Program Lysosomal Storage Disease Program and Infusion Center.
- Supports genetic laboratory operations through coordination of diagnostic lab testing result reporting and consultation with patients and clients.
- Assists with training students interns residents fellows and volunteers.
- May participate in genetic research initiatives.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
- This is a one year fellowship in genetic counseling for lysosomal storage diseases and clinical research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited ABGC training program.
- Board eligible as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
- Board Certification required within 3 years of hire date in order to maintain employment in this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters in Genetic Counseling or equivalent from an accredited genetic counseling program by start date.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at or call (Voice) (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more
