Genetic Counselor - Research (Genetic Medicine)
About the position
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.
Responsibilities
ā¢ Develops and implements genomic medicine or ELSI research project(s) with input from mentors and supervisors.
ā¢ Responsible for day-to-day management of primary research study including compliance with human subject's considerations and best practices for research data management.
ā¢ 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.
ā¢ Takes research courses annually. Completes the Rigor and Reproducibility in Research and Fundamentals of Genetic Counseling Research course in the year of hire.
ā¢ Develops at least one research-focused webinar, discussion forum, or conference session for a genetics meeting.
ā¢ Provides guidance and expertise in specialty areas to others.
ā¢ Develops and maintains cooperative and positive working relationships with team members and faculty.
ā¢ Participates in DGM educational activities.
ā¢ May provide guidance and general supervision to genetic counseling students and/or undergraduate students participating in research.
ā¢ Contributes to grant proposal(s).
ā¢ Exhibits effective communication and documentation in a concise and logical manner.
ā¢ Attends and actively participates in research conferences, seminars, journal clubs, lab meetings, and other JHU meetings as assigned.
ā¢ Develops and delivers presentations at genomics/genetics/ELSI focused local, regional, and national journal clubs, seminars, and research meetings.
ā¢ Identifies issues and takes on a leadership role to conduct process review in collaboration with team.
ā¢ Contributes to new initiatives within the department/institution.
ā¢ Works with others of different backgrounds and specialties on professional committees and task forces.
ā¢ Participates in at least one (1) publication annually.
ā¢ 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.
ā¢ Makes adjustments to self to positively accept and manage change.
ā¢ Performs miscellaneous related duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
ā¢ Master's Degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
ā¢ Must seek (and maintain) certification as a genetic counselor from the ABGC within one year of hire date.
ā¢ 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.
Nice-to-haves
ā¢ One year genetic counseling experience, with experience in general pediatric or adult genetics clinic.
ā¢ Exposure to genetics / genetic counseling research
ā¢ Valid ABGC Board certification or board eligibility required.
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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.
Responsibilities
ā¢ Develops and implements genomic medicine or ELSI research project(s) with input from mentors and supervisors.
ā¢ Responsible for day-to-day management of primary research study including compliance with human subject's considerations and best practices for research data management.
ā¢ 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.
ā¢ Takes research courses annually. Completes the Rigor and Reproducibility in Research and Fundamentals of Genetic Counseling Research course in the year of hire.
ā¢ Develops at least one research-focused webinar, discussion forum, or conference session for a genetics meeting.
ā¢ Provides guidance and expertise in specialty areas to others.
ā¢ Develops and maintains cooperative and positive working relationships with team members and faculty.
ā¢ Participates in DGM educational activities.
ā¢ May provide guidance and general supervision to genetic counseling students and/or undergraduate students participating in research.
ā¢ Contributes to grant proposal(s).
ā¢ Exhibits effective communication and documentation in a concise and logical manner.
ā¢ Attends and actively participates in research conferences, seminars, journal clubs, lab meetings, and other JHU meetings as assigned.
ā¢ Develops and delivers presentations at genomics/genetics/ELSI focused local, regional, and national journal clubs, seminars, and research meetings.
ā¢ Identifies issues and takes on a leadership role to conduct process review in collaboration with team.
ā¢ Contributes to new initiatives within the department/institution.
ā¢ Works with others of different backgrounds and specialties on professional committees and task forces.
ā¢ Participates in at least one (1) publication annually.
ā¢ 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.
ā¢ Makes adjustments to self to positively accept and manage change.
ā¢ Performs miscellaneous related duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
ā¢ Master's Degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
ā¢ Must seek (and maintain) certification as a genetic counselor from the ABGC within one year of hire date.
ā¢ 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.
Nice-to-haves
ā¢ One year genetic counseling experience, with experience in general pediatric or adult genetics clinic.
ā¢ Exposure to genetics / genetic counseling research
ā¢ Valid ABGC Board certification or board eligibility required.
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