Metabolic Geneticist

Job Opportunity: Clinical and 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 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 clinicians/educators in metabolic genetics, as well as those with a broad 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.

Clinical Practice

The clinical genetics practice is diverse and extensive, providing a wealth of experience across various specialties, including:

• Neurogenetics
• Cardiogenetics
• Cancer genetics
• Dysmorphology
• Congenital anomalies

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.

Laboratory and Educational Opportunities

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

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

Location and Facilities

Strategically situated in Southern California, our Medical Center and Children’s Hospital boasts the largest Level IV NICU in the state, catering to 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 services. Additionally, we are developing a Perinatal Care Center focused on prenatal diagnosis to better support high-risk pregnancies and infants with congenital anomalies diagnosed prenatally.

The Medical Center and Children’s Hospital also provide specialized team centers for conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, spina bifida, metabolic genetics, and craniofacial anomalies.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting base compensation for this position ranges from $252,000 to $278,000, adjusted according to years of experience and faculty rank. This figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity incentives and is subject to departmental compensation plans. Detailed discussions regarding compensation will occur during the recruitment process.

Benefits Include:

• 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)

For further details on loan forgiveness options, 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.