Genetic Counselor II - Research

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Participant & Family Support

• 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.

• Research Operations

• 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.

• Education & Training

• 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.

• Specialty & Professional Contribution

• 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.

Required Education And Experience

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling.

• At least one (1) year of experience performing genetic counseling.

Required Credentials

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• In pediatric genetics or equivalent work.

Compensation Range

$88,786.00 - $133,180.00 per year

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Us

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Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves. Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.