Clinical + Metabolic Geneticist

Job Opportunity: Full-Time 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 with 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 laboratory is in the process of establishing a cutting-edge genetic and genomic testing facility to deliver comprehensive diagnostic services throughout the health system, particularly benefiting 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 boasts the largest Level IV NICU in the state, catering to approximately 25% of California's population. The Children's Hospital is among the few centers in California specializing in pediatric cardiac transplants and ECMO. We are also developing a Perinatal Care Center focused on prenatal diagnosis to better serve high-risk pregnancies and infants with congenital anomalies diagnosed before birth. Our Medical Center supports specialized teams for cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, spina bifida, and craniofacial anomalies.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting base salary 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 incentives, which are determined by departmental compensation plans. Detailed compensation discussions will occur 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 (state and federal, if eligible)
• Information on loan forgiveness programs

Additional Information

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