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The Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UCI School of Medicine seeks to hire 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.

Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or its equivalent
• ABGC board certification or active candidate status
• California genetic counselor license or eligibility to become licensed
• Demonstrated capability for teaching and research

At least 1 year of employment as a Genetic Counselor preferred; however, new graduates are also encouraged to apply. Diversity of background and lived experience is valued. Spanish language competency is helpful but not required.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should apply on UC Irvine's recruitment website: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08958

Questions can be directed to: Kathryn Singh, MPH, MS, LCGC – kesingh@hs.uci.edu

About the UC Irvine Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine: The faculty of the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine currently comprises 10 licensed certified genetic counselors and 10 MD or MD/PhD certified clinical geneticists, some of whom are also certified in clinical cytogenetics, clinical biochemical genetics, and/or clinical molecular genetics. The Division is committed to the delivery of exemplary clinical care, to advancing research and to training future healthcare professionals. We provide inpatient consultation services and outpatient care in pediatric, cancer, metabolic, prenatal, adult, and specialty genetics clinics at the UCI Medical Center and our affiliated hospitals. We are home to one of the first genetic counseling graduate programs and to ACGME-accredited clinical genetics and genomics categorical and combined residency training programs. Division faculty members are actively involved in clinical, translational, and basic science research. UCI is ranked as one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research and in primary care by U.S. News & World Report. UC Irvine Medical Center has consistently been ranked among the top three percent of hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.

About the UC Irvine Department of Neurology: The Department of Neurology is home to 45 full time faculty and 14 joint appointees including national leaders in the care of patients suffering from neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, as well as stroke, epilepsy, memory disorders, neuro-oncology, multiple sclerosis, and more. With clinical and research bases in Orange and Irvine, we are rapidly growing, launching a new ambulatory care center, cancer center and new hospital in Irvine minutes away from the research campus. We have fellowships for trainees in key subspecialty areas, and a strong residency training program. Our goal is to continuously improve the health of the community by setting the standard of excellence in clinical care, research, and medical education. We provide a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters intellectual discovery, creates and transmits innovative knowledge, improves human health, and provides medical leadership. Ranked among the top neurology departments in the country by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), we benefit from strong UCI resources including a NIH Clinical Translational Science Award, and the CIRM-funded UCI Stem Cell Research Center and Alpha Stem Cell Clinic.

About Orange and Los Angeles Counties: You will be surrounded by the benefits of the Southern California lifestyle: casual sophistication, pristine beaches, legendary theme parks, and endless options for fun in the sun or cultural exploration. Just minutes from over 60 miles of coastline, you will find innumerable fun destinations, events, sights, and much more. Visit renowned art festivals and celebrated performing arts centers. Enjoy inspired multinational cuisine, national and local sporting events, and a variety of shopping choices. The area combines vibrant city life with sprawling wilderness and nature parks, with miles of trails and coastal preserves to explore. Winter sports, mountains, and desert are close enough for daytime excursions. Choose from a multitude of award-winning school districts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.