2027-2028 Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is designed for MD or PhD trainees who wish to direct or co-direct a Clinical Molecular Genetics and/or Clinical Cytogenetics laboratory.

Instruction and experience cover diagnostic laboratory genetics with emphasis on heritable disorders, and fellows gain exposure to somatic applications and a broad range of molecular genetic and cytogenetic techniques.

Qualifications

• Open to MD and PhD trainees.
• Refer to UCLA GME for application details.

Responsibilities

• Participate in diagnostic laboratory genetics across molecular and cytogenetic techniques.
• Engage in QA, record keeping, budgeting, proficiency testing, inspections and accreditation; interface with clinicians and genetic counselors.

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: Salary is variable and incoming fellows will start at PGY1 level. Rate defined at UCLA GME website.

Review timeline: 2-3 months

Application Window

Open date: June 1, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship is intended for those who wish to direct or co-direct a Clinical Molecular Genetics and/or Clinical Cytogenetics laboratory. It is open to both M.D. and Ph.D. trainees. Instruction and experience is provided in all aspects of diagnostic laboratory genetics. While the emphasis of the program is on the diagnosis of heritable genetic disorders, trainees will be exposed to various somatic applications as well. The fellowship experience will cover a wide range of molecular genetic and cytogenetic techniques. Full and satisfactory participation in the training program will provide board-eligibility to sit for the Laboratory Genetics and Genomics specialty examination of the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG).

Participation on a regular basis will be required in various laboratory activities, including specimen handling, work‑up of cases, molecular genetic and cytogenetic procedures, results reporting, quality assurance, record keeping, budgeting, proficiency testing, laboratory inspections and accreditation, interfacing with other clinical laboratories, and communication with referring clinicians and genetic counselors.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship is open to both M.D. and Ph.D. trainees.

Please refer to our website for general info and application inquiry: Website with General Info

Application Requirements

• Additional Information – Please fill out the Qualtrics Additional information Survey found at the site listed. Qualtrics Additional information Survey

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

• Letter of Intent – Letter of Intent

• Foreign graduates: a Credentials Review by the ABMGG – Foreign graduates: a Credentials Review by the ABMGG Found online at the ABMGG website. meaningful link text (Optional)

• Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

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  Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles

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  Enhance our research and creative activities

  Elevate how we teach

  Become a more effective institution

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Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

3 required; 2 optional (5 total)

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA