Genetic Counselor II Research
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Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Genetic Counselor II serves as a bridge between clinical and research programs for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs) facilitating participant entry into clinical research projects. This role provides specialized genetic counseling support to research participants and families guides the genetic testing process and ensures the ethical and accurate return of genetic results within a longitudinal research context.
Key Responsibilities
Participant & Family Support
- Provide genetic counseling education and ongoing support to research participants and families enrolled in research projects.
- Assess recurrence risks and discuss implications of hereditary disorders and/or inborn errors of metabolism as relevant to study participation
- Guide families through the genetic testing process including pre- and post-test counseling within the research framework
- Return genetic results to participants and families in a clear compassionate and research-compliant manner
- Provide crisis intervention and psychosocial support when unexpected or clinically significant genetic findings arise in the research setting
Research Operations
- Facilitate participant entry into clinical research projects coordinating across clinical and research teams to ensure smooth enrollment and continuity
- Support study startup and ongoing operations for the multisite study including protocol adherence for genetic testing workflows
- Collaborate with consortium sites to ensure consistency in genetic counseling practices across sites
- Contribute to and lead department improvement activities including research initiatives aimed at advancing participant care and family experience
Education & Training
- Provide orientation training and supervision to volunteers interns students and other learners as appropriate
- Educate research team members physicians and health professionals to support appropriate participant referral and study-aligned care
Specialty & Professional Contribution
- Maintain familiarity with standard concepts practices and procedures relevant to genetic counseling in ASD and NDD research
- Identify opportunities for involvement in specialty research areas (e.g. epigenetics co-occurring conditions) where genetic counseling services can add value
- Rely on experience and professional judgment to plan prioritize and accomplish research and participant care goals
Master of Science in Genetic least one (1) year of experience performing genetic counseling.
Required Credentials
Board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics OR Must have Active Candidate Status for the ABGC Board Examination and must successfully obtain ABGC Certification within two (2) ABGC exam cycles or within three (3) years after start of State Licensure as a Genetic Counselor OR Provisional Washington State Licensure as a Genetic Counselor.
Preferred
Experience in pediatric genetics or equivalent work.
Compensation Range
$88786.00 - $133180.00 per yearSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity skills experience and expertise and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Childrens offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 403(b) life insurance paid time off tuition reimbursement and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website Us
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