The Neaman Center for Personalized Medicine is looking for a genetic counselor interested in working with our multi-disciplinary team on precision medicine research initiatives at NorthShore University Health System. Project areas may include pharmacogenomics, population genetic testing, return of research results, and other programs related to patient, physician, and community engagement. This position provides support to both the Center for Medical Genetics and support to physician investigators and research scientists in the Center for Personalized Medicine.
Responsibilities typically include coordination with study investigators to plan and implement new research projects, assistance with design and tracking, participating in data collection, monitoring quality assurance, development/management of study databases, and writing up study findings. This position assists in writing grants for submission to internal and external funders and administers procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the NorthShore Institutional Review Board. Human subjects research management is a key aspect of this role.
Experience: Successful experience in completing efficient health-related research, with associated analysis and write-up. Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail. Experience with qualitative and/or statistical software a plus.
Education: MS degree in genetic counseling from a program accredited by ABGC
Internal Number: 74063
About NorthShore University HealthSystem
NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked as a Top 15 Teaching Hospital in the U.S. The NorthShore system, headquartered in Evanston, Ill., includes five hospitals – Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Skokie and Swedish. NorthShore also includes a 900 physician multispecialty group practice, NorthShore Medical Group, with more than 140 locations in the Chicagoland area. NorthShore has an established reputation and employs over 10,500 people.
NorthShore is committed to excellence in its academic mission and supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
NorthShore was the first health system in Illinois to achieve Magnet® recognition—the highest, most prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing and high standards in patient care—something only achieved by 6% of hospitals nationwide. The system earned Magnet re-designation in 2019. When you work for NorthShore, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
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