Genetic Counselor

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Genetic Counselor.

The Genetic Counselor of the Division of Neurogenetics, Department of Neurology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, will work as part of a combined clinical and research team advancing care for people living with neurogenetic and lysosomal disorders. The position will be responsible for management of lysosomal disorder registry studies, in which we are actively recruiting and retaining study participants, as well as manage phenotype and genotype data. The position will also have clinical responsibilities related to patients seen within the Division of Neurogenetics and Lysosomal Storage Disorders Program.
The position will interface directly with patients and the Principal Investigator in support of the clinical research studies; undertake patient recruitment, enrollment, and study coordination; liaise with collaborators, regulatory bodies, and funding agencies; and, ensure the faithful execution of research protocols in accordance with regulatory and ethical guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Human Subjects Research Ensure lysosomal disorder registry studies are in compliance with the NYU Langone Health Institutional Review Board (IRB), the sponsors, and any other appropriate parties.
• Recruitment & Research Activities - Respond to in-person, e-mail and phone inquiries from research participants, research staff and third parties. Explain research studies, obtain informed consent and medical information in a confidential manner. Maintain and update electronic research databases.
• Study Regulations - Maintains awareness of federal/state/local study regulatory status and keeps an up-to-date copy of regulatory documents in partnership with Division of Neurogenetics research staff. Assists with informed consent process and ensures that the participant or their legal representative understands what is required of them throughout the study. Obtains and documents informed consent. Follows through regularly with participants to complete questionnaires and assessments as a part of routine clinical care, which are incorporated into the registry studies in a timely fashion.
• Clinical Competency - Requires competency in performing, handling, and shipping of blood, saliva or other specimens. Ability to determine appropriate genetic testing for pediatric and adult neurological conditions, including the use of clinical genome sequencing, and collaboration with research colleagues. Requires fluency in lysosomal disorders. In-house training will be provided. Other trainings and competencies may be included as required.
• Education - Participate in educational activities, including training of medical students, residents, fellows, genetic counselor students, and patient advocacy groups as appropriate. Provide guidance, training and leadership to less experienced staff and trainees. May have input in staff evaluations.
• Clinical Care - Interviews patients and their families to review neurological history and prior evaluations. Effectively conducts a three-generation pedigree. Provides genetic counseling for children, adults, and their families who have or are at risk of having a genetic disorder causing neurological signs or symptoms. Triages new referrals. Interprets and discloses genetic test results with input from the Division of Neurogenetics. Reviews resources available for newly diagnosed people and their families, and builds relationships with relevant patient advocacy groups.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Masters Degree in genetic counseling from an accredited program. Board certification or eligibility for board certification as a genetic counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC). Ability to interface effectively with patients and their families, and communicate effectively with collaborators. Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Solid understanding of patient-oriented research. Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently. Time management skills. Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with open-source databases for variant interpretation. Effective oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:None

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $67,771.14 - $116,904.64 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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