Clinical + Metabolic Geneticist

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.

Position Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for both newly trained and seasoned clinician-educators who have a keen interest in 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 we 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 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.

Clinical Laboratory Development

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 the Inland Empire region.

Educational Opportunities

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

Medical Center Overview

Strategically located in Southern California, our Medical Center and Children’s Hospital features the largest Level IV NICU in the state, catering to approximately 25% of California's population. The Children’s Hospital is among the few facilities in California that perform pediatric cardiac transplants and ECMO, and it 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 centers for cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, spina bifida, and craniofacial anomalies.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting base compensation for this position ranges from $238,000 to $278,000, adjusted based on experience and faculty rank. This figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity bonuses and is subject to departmental compensation plans. Detailed compensation discussions will occur during the recruitment process.

Benefits Include:

• 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 (state and federal, if eligible)
• Information on loan forgiveness programs available upon request

Additional Information

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