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GAP Solutions Inc Genetic Counselor in Bethesda, Maryland
Position Objective: Provide services as a Genetic Counselor in support of the overall functions of the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Molecular Genetics Unit (MGU) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Communicate pertinent medical, genetic, and psychosocial information, including recurrence risk assessment and family planning options, to patients and their family members, as is indicated.
Provide initial psychosocial assessments of patients and refer for continued care.
Serve as a liaison with genetics/genetic counseling societies, patient support groups and other non-governmental agencies interested in inherited disease, as requested by the Federal Task leader.
Assist in clinical and translational research in the Branch, including performing reviews of relevant medical/scientific literature, organizing data, and writing manuscripts for publication, and discuss the data with the Federal Task Leader and lab staff and other collaborators as needed.
Construct family pedigrees, contact family members, aid in obtaining genetic specimens, and facilitate proper clinical and research molecular testing.
Participate in ongoing clinical quality control within the lab, making suggestions for how to best integrate and execute genetic services in the NIH.
Assist in conducting behavioral and genetic counseling research.
Evaluate the potential impact of legislation, papers, reports, and other information on current and planned genetic counseling activities and recommends appropriate action.
Brief lab personnel on emerging genetic and genetic counseling issues and recommend responses to such issues.
Assist in the preparation and execution of relevant research protocols.
Basic Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling required.
Must be certified or board-eligible as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Must be able to be credentialed by the NIH Clinical Center.
Must have knowledge pertaining to privacy of the patient, privileged information and secure handling of the patient’s medical records.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a clinical research setting preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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This position is contingent upon contract award.
Requisition ID: 6884