Genetics Counselor jobs in Pennsylvania

Genetics Counselor provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Being a Genetics Counselor recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, Genetics Counselor requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Genetics Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Investigator (Applied Genetics)
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Collegeville, PA FULL_TIME
  • Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, Cambridge 300 Technology Square, Stevenage
    Posted Date: May 1 2024

    We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as an Investigator in Applied Genetics. The successful candidate will have experience in human genetics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, or a related discipline, and will be excited to apply their expertise to the development of new medicines. The Investigator will be responsible for evaluating genetic evidence in support of therapeutic target hypotheses and effectively communicating their results and interpretation to peers and leaders. They will have experience working in multi-disciplinary teams to answer complex scientific questions.

    This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following...

    • Apply expertise in human genetics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, or a related discipline to support the development of new medicines.
    • Evaluate genetic evidence to support therapeutic target hypotheses and provide clear and concise communication of results and interpretation to peers and leaders.
    • Collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to answer complex scientific questions.
    • Demonstrate initiative in identifying and implementing creative solutions to address challenging scientific questions.
    • Work with agility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
    • Participating in project teams with GSK scientists and external collaborators. Be responsible for effective communication of genetic findings, with expert interpretation, to relevant stakeholders and project teams.
    • Contribute to the developing science of drug target identification and validation, providing scientific expertise to advance science at GSK.

    Why you?

    Basic Qualifications:

    We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

    • Ph.D in human genetics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, or related science/math discipline.
    • Experience in large-scale population based genetic studies, (e.g., GWAS and WES/WGS approaches.)
    • Experience evaluating and integrating genetic and genomic data to evaluate strength of causal genetic evidence
    • Experience with programming/scripting in R or Python
    • Experience with key genetics databases and resources
    • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams to answer scientific questions.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

    • Proactive and innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement creative solutions.
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
    • Passion for advancing the science of drug target identification and validation.
    • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex scientific concepts to peers and leaders

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    Why GSK?

    Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

    GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

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Coordinator B (Department of Genetics)
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school co...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Nurse Practitioner for Genetics
  • Penn Medicine
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medici...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Research Specialist C (Genetics)
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school co...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Chief of Staff (Department of Genetics)
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school co...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Research Associate in Department of Genetics
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 18, 2022 Deadline: Jan 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Genetic Counselor - Pediatrics - Full-time
  • Rush Hospital
  • Chicago, IL
  • Location: Chicago, IL Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center Department: Pediatrics-Res Adm Work Type: Full Time (Tota...
  • 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor - **Obs/Gyn-IVF**
  • NYU Langone Health
  • New York, NY
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of...
  • 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GENETIC COUNSELOR
  • County of Los Angeles, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Salary : $88,605.84 - $119,403.36 Annually Location : Los Angeles County, CA Job Type: Full time Job Number: Y9027C Depa...
  • 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetics Counselor Assistant
  • Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Job Summary: The Genetics Counselor Assistant will provide support to the genetic counselors and department in day-to- d...
  • 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor II
  • Seattle Children's Hospital
  • Seattle, WA
  • Responsibilities: Coordinate, administer, and deliver genetic counseling to patients and families at risk for hereditary...
  • 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cancer Genetic Counselor
  • Physician Affiliate Group of New York
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Overview: Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Genetic Counselor to the group at Kings County Hospi...
  • 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetics Counselor III
  • Atlantic Health System
  • Morristown, NJ
  • Job Description Responsible for genetic counseling to individuals and families in specified areas of clinical genetics. ...
  • 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor
  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
  • The Woodlands, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Genetic Counselor position is responsible fordelivering genetic counseling for individuals wit...
  • 1/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/ (listen) PEN-sil-VAY-nee-ə), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east. Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the most recent of...
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Income Estimation for Genetics Counselor jobs
$77,339 to $95,167

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