This position is in the Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine Training Program (MGGMTP), Office of the Clinical Director (OCD) and the Medical Genetics Branch (MGB), National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). This position will manage the administrative duties of medical residencies and fellowship programs, ensuring compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards and supporting the program director, residents, and faculty.

Duties

Performing a full-range of research experiments and duties in support of the laboratory. Plan and develop experiments and protocols. Recommend methods and develop and/or modify methods and procedures for conducting projects. Develop methods for and collect, organize and record experimental data in a form suitable for publication and future reference. Provide counseling to patients that includes, but is not limited to risk assessment, psychosocial support, referral to local support resources for continuity ofcare, and other tasks necessary to provide comprehensive psychosocial support to affected families.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education. Please submit transcripts.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Geneticist, GS-0440 position, you must have a bachelor's degree in genetics or one of the basic biological sciences that include at least 9 semester hours in genetics; or a graduate degree in a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. In addition, in order to qualify for a Geneticist, GS-0440 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education in Genetics, or with a curriculum or pattern of training that placed a major emphasis on genetics, leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in providing genetic counseling to patients; performing studies on the heritability and psychological consequences of genetic diseases; developing research studies and protocols involving human subjects; making recommendations based on the evaluation and analysis of research programs. OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Review assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12329200

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Nathaniel Balsley
• Email: [email protected]