What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetic Counselor - Neurogenetics and Research position at University of California - Irvine?
Open date: December 8, 2025
Next review date: Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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Final date: Monday, Dec 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
The Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UCI School of Medicine anticipates hiring a full-time Board Certified Genetic Counselor to join our clinical and academic faculty of ten clinical geneticists and ten genetic counselors. The Division provides outpatient care and inpatient consultation services to a diverse patient population in the adult, metabolic, prenatal, cancer, and pediatric genetics clinics at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center and our affiliated hospitals, including working closely with the Department of Neurology in neurogenetics clinics. Division faculty members also participate in didactic and clinical training of genetic counseling students, genetics residents, medical students, and other trainees, provide community outreach, and are actively involved in both clinical and basic science research.
This position involves the provision of genetic counseling in the neurogenetics program at the UCI Medical Center and our affiliated hospitals. Research activities include genetic counseling and coordination provided in the context of on-going genomic research studies including the Undiagnosed Disease Network site at UCI as well as precision neurology initiatives. Academic activities include didactic and bedside training of genetic counseling students, neurology and genetics residents and other trainees, and research mentorship.
Academic rank and salary are based on qualifications and experience. A generous benefits package includes life, health, dental, vision and disability insurance as well as the University of California retirement plan.
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* Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or its equivalent
* ABGC board certification
* California genetic counselor license or eligibility to become licensed
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