Metabolic Geneticist

Our organization is currently seeking a full-time Board Certified/Eligible Clinical and Metabolic Geneticist to join the Department of Pediatrics. This role includes a faculty position at the School of Medicine, aligned with the candidate's training and experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both newly trained and seasoned clinicians/educators in metabolic genetics, as well as those with a broader interest in various aspects of clinical genetics and genomics. Key responsibilities will encompass:

• Newborn screening
• Patient care
• Inpatient consultations
• Outpatient genetic clinics
• Collaboration in multidisciplinary team environments
• Teaching medical students, pediatric and neurology residents, and genetic counseling students
• 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 is diverse and extensive, covering areas such as neurogenetics, cardiogenetics, cancer genetics, dysmorphology, congenital anomalies, and other specialized genetics fields. The team consists of two full-time and two part-time geneticists, two per diem geneticists, four pediatric genetic counselors, and a genetic counseling assistant. Additionally, a new multispecialty pediatric outpatient facility is set to open next year.

Our clinical laboratory is in the process of establishing a cutting-edge genetic and genomic testing facility to deliver comprehensive diagnostic services throughout the health system, catering to the Inland Empire. This lab will include a PhD laboratory geneticist and a laboratory-based genetic counselor.

The School of Medicine has recently received accreditation for a graduate program (MS) in genetic counseling, with its inaugural class beginning in the fall of 2025.

Strategically located in Southern California, our Medical Center and Children's Hospital boasts the largest Level IV NICU in the state, serving the two largest counties in the nation and approximately 25% of California's population. The Children's Hospital is among the few centers in California offering pediatric cardiac transplants and ECMO, and is developing a Perinatal Care Center focused on prenatal diagnosis to better support high-risk pregnancies and infants with congenital anomalies diagnosed before birth. The Medical Center and Children's Hospital also provide specialized team centers for cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, spina bifida, metabolic genetics, and craniofacial anomalies.

The starting base salary for this position ranges from $252,000 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 the compensation plans of the individual 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

• CME days and funding

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

• Paid malpractice insurance

• Paid life insurance

• Loan repayment options (if eligible)

For additional information regarding loan forgiveness, please refer to the relevant resources.

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