Genetic Counselor II - Research

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

9d•$88,786 - $133,180•Onsite

About The Position

The Genetic Counselor II serves as a bridge between clinical and research programs for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs), facilitating participant entry into clinical research projects. This role provides specialized genetic counseling support to research participants and families, guides the genetic testing process, and ensures the ethical and accurate return of genetic results within a longitudinal research context.

Requirements

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling.
At least one (1) year of experience performing genetic counseling.
Board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics OR Must have Active Candidate Status for the ABGC Board Examination and must successfully obtain ABGC Certification within two (2) ABGC exam cycles or within three (3) years after start of employment.
Washington State Licensure as a Genetic Counselor OR Provisional Washington State Licensure as a Genetic Counselor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric genetics or equivalent work.

Responsibilities

Provide genetic counseling, education, and ongoing support to research participants and families enrolled in research projects.
Assess recurrence risks and discuss implications of hereditary disorders and/or inborn errors of metabolism as relevant to study participation.
Guide families through the genetic testing process, including pre- and post-test counseling within the research framework.
Return genetic results to participants and families in a clear, compassionate, and research-compliant manner.
Provide crisis intervention and psychosocial support when unexpected or clinically significant genetic findings arise in the research setting.
Facilitate participant entry into clinical research projects, coordinating across clinical and research teams to ensure smooth enrollment and continuity.
Support study startup and ongoing operations for the multisite study, including protocol adherence for genetic testing workflows.
Collaborate with consortium sites to ensure consistency in genetic counseling practices across sites.
Contribute to and lead department improvement activities, including research initiatives aimed at advancing participant care and family experience.
Provide orientation, training, and supervision to volunteers, interns, students, and other learners as appropriate.
Educate research team members, physicians, and health professionals to support appropriate participant referral and study-aligned care.
Maintain familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to genetic counseling in ASD and NDD research.
Identify opportunities for involvement in specialty research areas (e.g., epigenetics, co-occurring conditions) where genetic counseling services can add value.
Rely on experience and professional judgment to plan, prioritize, and accomplish research and participant care goals.