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 the School of Medicine, aligned with your training and experience.

This position is ideal for both newly trained and seasoned clinician-educators who possess a keen interest in various aspects of clinical genetics, particularly in metabolic genetics. Key responsibilities will 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

Protected time for research is available, and a focus on research is highly encouraged. There are numerous opportunities for both intramural and extramural collaboration, as well as program development. The clinical genetics practice offers a rich diversity of experiences, covering areas such as neurogenetics, cardiogenetics, cancer genetics, dysmorphology, and congenital anomalies. Additionally, a new inpatient facility is set to open later this year.

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

The School of Medicine also offers an accredited graduate program (MS) in genetic counseling.

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 population. The Children's Hospital is among the few centers in California specializing in pediatric cardiac transplants and ECMO, and is developing a Perinatal Care Center focused on prenatal diagnosis to better serve high-risk pregnancies and infants with congenital anomalies diagnosed prenatally. The Medical Center and Children's Hospital also support specialized teams for cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, spina bifida, and craniofacial anomalies.

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 relevant resources on 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.