CLINICAL RESEARCH GENETIC COUNSELOR

Genetic Counselor II

The Genetic Counselor II serves as a bridge between clinical and research programs for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs), facilitating participant entry into clinical research projects. This role provides specialized genetic counseling support to research participants and families, guides the genetic testing process, and ensures the ethical and accurate return of genetic results within a longitudinal research context.

Provide genetic counseling, education, and ongoing support to research participants and families enrolled in research projects.

Assess recurrence risks and discuss implications of hereditary disorders and/or inborn errors of metabolism as relevant to study participation

Guide families through the genetic testing process, including pre- and post-test counseling within the research framework

Return genetic results to participants and families in a clear, compassionate, and research-compliant manner

Provide crisis intervention and psychosocial support when unexpected or clinically significant genetic findings arise in the research setting

Research Operations

Facilitate participant entry into clinical research projects, coordinating across clinical and research teams to ensure smooth enrollment and continuity

Support study startup and ongoing operations for the multisite study, including protocol adherence for genetic testing workflows

Collaborate with consortium sites to ensure consistency in genetic counseling practices across sites

Contribute to and lead department improvement activities, including research initiatives aimed at advancing participant care and family experience

Education & Training

Provide orientation, training, and supervision to volunteers, interns, students, and other learners as appropriate

Educate research team members, physicians, and health professionals to support appropriate participant referral and study-aligned care

Maintain familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to genetic counseling in ASD and NDD research

Identify opportunities for involvement in specialty research areas (e.g., epigenetics, co-occurring conditions) where genetic counseling services can add value

Rely on experience and professional judgment to plan, prioritize, and accomplish research and participant care goals

Required Education and Experience Master of Science in Genetic Counseling. At least one (1) year of experience performing genetic counseling.Required Credentials Board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics OR Must have Active Candidate Status for the ABGC Board Examination and must successfully obtain ABGC Certification within two (2) ABGC exam cycles or within three (3) years after start of employment. Washington State Licensure as a Genetic Counselor OR Provisional Washington State Licensure as a Genetic Counselor.Preferred Experience in pediatric genetics or equivalent work.

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

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