Job Description

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.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and implements genomic medicine or ELSI research project(s) with input from mentors and supervisors.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of primary research study including compliance with human subjects, considerations and best practices for research data management.
• 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.
• Takes research courses annually. Completes the Rigor and Reproducibility in Research and Fundamentals of Genetic Counseling Research course in the year of hire.
• Develops at least one research-focused webinar, discussion forum, or conference session for a genetics meeting.
• Provides guidance and expertise in specialty areas to others.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and positive working relationships with team members and faculty.
• Participates in DGM educational activities.
• May provide guidance and general supervision to genetic counseling students and/or undergraduate students participating in research.
• Contributes to grant proposal(s).
• Exhibits effective communication and documentation in a concise and logical manner.
• Attends and actively participates in research conferences, seminars, journal clubs, lab meetings, and other JHU meetings as assigned.
• Develops and delivers presentations at genomics/genetics/ELSI focused local, regional, and national journal clubs, seminars, and research meetings.
• Identifies issues and takes on a leadership role to conduct process review in collaboration with team.
• Contributes to new initiatives within the department/institution.
• Works with others of different backgrounds and specialties on professional committees and task forces.
• Participates in at least one (1) publication annually.
• 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.
• Makes adjustments to self to positively accept and manage change.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Will require periodic travel to Baltimore, MD

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong computer skills demonstrating proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Ability to read and analyze medical records, genetic test reports, and academic literature.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Valid ABGC Board certification or board eligibility required.

Physical Requirements 

• Sitting in seated position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the workspace

Supervisory Responsibilities  

• Does not supervise JHU staff but may oversee the work of students.

• Master's Degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Must seek (and maintain) certification as a genetic counselor from the ABGC within one year of hire date.
• One-year genetic counseling experience, with experience in general pediatric or adult genetics clinic practice.

• Exposure to genetics/genetic counseling research.

Classified Title: Genetic Counselor 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Genetic Counselor-Research   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $33.12 - $58.10 HRLY ($89,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Part-time 
Schedule: M-F; 8:30 to 5 (varies) 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ???????SOM Genetics Institute of Gen Medicine 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal ... timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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