Metabolic Geneticist

Job Opportunity: Clinical and Metabolic Geneticist

Our organization is excited to announce an immediate opening for a full-time Clinical and Metabolic Geneticist who is Board Certified or Board Eligible. 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 wide-ranging interest in clinical genetics and genomics. Key responsibilities will encompass:

• Newborn screening
• Patient care
• Inpatient consultations
• Outpatient genetic clinics
• Collaboration in multidisciplinary team settings
• Teaching medical students, pediatric and neurology residents, and genetic counseling students
• 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 is diverse and offers extensive experience in various areas, including neurogenetics, cardiogenetics, cancer genetics, dysmorphology, congenital anomalies, and other specialized genetics fields.

Team Structure

The practice currently consists of:

• Two full-time geneticists
• Two part-time geneticists
• Two per diem geneticists
• Four pediatric genetic counselors
• One genetic counseling assistant

Additionally, a new multispecialty pediatric outpatient facility is set to open next year.

Laboratory and Educational Opportunities

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, serving the Inland Empire. This includes 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 facilities in California offering pediatric cardiac transplants and ECMO services. It is also developing a Perinatal Care Center focused on prenatal diagnosis to better support high-risk pregnancies and infants with congenital anomalies diagnosed before birth. Our Medical Center and Children's Hospital 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 based on experience and faculty rank. This figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity incentives and is subject to departmental compensation plans. Further details regarding compensation will be discussed 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 (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.