Clinical + 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 opportunity for both newly trained and seasoned clinician-educators who have 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 we encourage a focus on research initiatives. There are numerous opportunities for both intramural and extramural collaboration, as well as program development. Our clinical genetics practice is diverse, offering extensive experience across various fields, including neurogenetics, cardiogenetics, cancer genetics, dysmorphology, and congenital anomalies. Additionally, a new inpatient facility is set to open later this year.

We are also in the process of establishing a cutting-edge clinical genetic and genomic testing laboratory to deliver comprehensive diagnostic services throughout our health system, particularly benefiting the Inland Empire region.

Our School of Medicine features 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 around 25 percent 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 aimed at enhancing prenatal diagnosis for high-risk pregnancies and infants with congenital anomalies diagnosed before birth. Our Medical Center and Children’s Hospital also support specialized centers for cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, spina bifida, and craniofacial anomalies.

The starting base salary for this position ranges from $238,000 to $278,000, depending on your years of experience and faculty rank. This figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity bonuses and is subject to the specific compensation plans of the department. 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
• Continuing Medical Education (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

Please note that as a California employer, residency in California is required by the start date.

This position is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.