Clinical + Metabolic Geneticist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Metabolic Geneticist

Our organization is currently seeking a full-time Board Certified/Eligible Metabolic Geneticist to join the Department of Pediatrics. This role includes a faculty appointment at our School of Medicine, which will be aligned with your training and experience.

This position presents a fantastic chance for both newly trained and seasoned clinician-educators who possess a keen interest in various aspects of clinical genetics, particularly in metabolic genetics. The responsibilities of this role encompass:

• Providing patient care
• Conducting inpatient consultations
• Managing outpatient genetic clinics
• Collaborating in multidisciplinary team environments
• Teaching medical students and residents
• Engaging in research activities

We offer dedicated research time and encourage a focus on research initiatives. There are numerous opportunities for both intramural and extramural collaboration, as well as program development. The clinical genetics practice here is exceptionally diverse, providing extensive experience in areas such as:

• Neurogenetics
• Cardiogenetics
• Cancer genetics
• Dysmorphology
• Congenital anomalies

Additionally, a new inpatient facility is set to open later this year, enhancing our capabilities.

Our clinical laboratory is in the process of establishing a cutting-edge genetic and genomic testing facility, aimed at delivering comprehensive diagnostic services throughout the health system and the Inland Empire region.

We also have an accredited graduate program (MS) in genetic counseling at our School of Medicine.

Strategically located in Southern California, our Medical Center and Children's Hospital boasts the largest Level IV NICU in the state, catering to approximately 25% of California's needs. The Children's Hospital is recognized as one of the few centers in California for pediatric cardiac transplants and ECMO, and is developing a Perinatal Care Center focused on prenatal diagnosis to support a significant population of high-risk pregnancies and infants with congenital anomalies diagnosed prenatally. Our Medical Center and Children's Hospital also support specialized team centers for:

• Cystic fibrosis
• Hemoglobinopathies
• Spina bifida
• Craniofacial anomalies

Compensation and Benefits

The starting base compensation for this position ranges from $238,000 to $278,000, adjusted based on years of experience and faculty rank. This figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity incentives and is subject to departmental compensation plans. Further details regarding compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Our benefits package includes:

• Generous retirement contributions
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Competitive vacation and sick leave
• CME days and funding
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Loan repayment options (if eligible)

For more information on loan forgiveness options, please refer to the following resources:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Please note that residency in California is required upon starting this position. This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.