Genetic Counselor-Personalized Medicine Research

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Genetic Counselor for the Center for Personalized Medicine in Evanston, IL. This full-time, onsite role integrates genetics expertise with independent research leadership to advance personalized medicine.

You will lead research initiatives, collaborate across disciplines, and translate findings into clinical practice and program development. Strong communication, mentorship, and regulatory support are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Genetic Counseling is required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a genetics counselor in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• ABGC Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) is required.
• Illinois IDFPR license for Genetic Counselor is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead personalized medicine research initiatives, contributing to study design, implementation, and dissemination of findings.
• Serve as clinical genetics subject matter expert on interdisciplinary research teams.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and research presentations.
• Support grant writing, protocol development, IRB submissions, and regulatory processes as needed.
• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and operations leaders to apply genetics insights to care delivery and quality initiatives.
• Bridge clinical and research leadership to align goals across teams.

Education

Masters Degree Genetic Counseling

ABGC Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC)

IDFPR licensure (Illinois)

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Genetic Counselor-Personalized Medicine Research
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time, onsite
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

A Brief Overview:

The Genetic Counselor serves as a clinical and research contributor within the Center for Personalized Medicine at Endeavor Health. This position integrates genetics expertise with independent research leadership and cross-functional collaboration to advance the institution’s mission in personalized medicine. This position centers the genetic counseling skillset as the primary lens through which research is shaped, implemented, and translated into meaningful clinical outcomes.

What you will do:

Research Development:

• Lead personalized medicine research initiatives, contributing to study design, implementation, and dissemination of findings.
• Serve as the clinical genetics subject matter expert on interdisciplinary research teams.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and research presentations.
• Support grant writing, protocol development, IRB submissions, and regulatory processes as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with research scientists, clinicians, and clinical operations leaders to improve personalized medicine care delivery through data-driven insights.
• Collaborate across disciplines - including data, analytics, and clinical teams - to integrate genetics expertise into broader research, implementation, and quality initiatives.
• Serve as a bridge between clinical and research leadership, facilitating communication and shared goals across teams.

Program Leadership:

• Engage patients, community stakeholders, and clinical partners to leverage real-world data to evaluate care delivery, patient outcomes, and disparities.
• Translate research findings into clinical and programmatic insights that directly impact care delivery within the Center for Personalized Medicine.
• Develop and lead programs that are aligned with institutional priorities

Mentorship & Professional Contribution:

• Provide guidance to genetic counseling students, research coordinators, and junior staff involved in personalized medicine research activities.
• Contribute to the professional development and training of team members across clinical and research functions.

What you will need:

• Education: Masters Degree Genetic Counseling Required
• Experience: 1 Year Previous experience as a Genetics Counselor in a hospital or healthcare setting, preferred
• Certification: ABGC Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Required And
• Genetic Counselor - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging- each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.