Geneticist

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Signing bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota Genetics/Genomics Department is the only clinical genetics/genomics program in Minnesota exclusively dedicated to the diagnosis and clinical care of pediatric patients and childhood conditions.

Our department consists of a talented team of four geneticists, fourteen genetic counselors, three genetic counseling assistants, one clinic nurse, one metabolic dietitian, and two pharmacogenomics pharmacists.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/eligible in Clinical Genetics with expertise in pediatric genetics.
• Experience with metabolic disorders and general genetic diagnoses preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and teach students.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical care and inpatient consultations at Children’s Minnesota’s Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalized pediatric care.
• Participate in clinical and research projects and contribute to medical student and resident teaching.
• Location: On-site and DHS background study required.

Skills

Clinical Genetics

Genomics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO in Medicine

Board-eligible/certified in Clinical Genetics

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not‑for‑profit system since 1924, it serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, it is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital.

Position Summary

Children’s Minnesota Genetics/Genomics Department is the only clinical genetics/genomics program in Minnesota exclusively dedicated to the diagnosis and clinical care of pediatric patients and childhood conditions. Our department consists of a talented team of four geneticists, fourteen genetic counselors, three genetic counseling assistants, one clinic nurse, one metabolic dietitian, and two pharmacogenomics pharmacists. Our comprehensive enterprise‑wide practice supports end‑to‑end genetics services and integrates genetic counselors into critical specialty services such as hematology/oncology, cardiology, neonatology, immunology, neurology, and pulmonology. With the growing impact and accessibility of genomic testing, we are expanding our scope of personalized care more broadly into pediatric and adolescent care with a nationally recognized pediatric pharmacogenomics program.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical care and inpatient consultations at Children’s Minnesota’s Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized care to pediatric and adolescent patients.
• Participate in clinical and research projects evaluating our genetics and precision health programs, as well as clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and genetic counseling students.
• Location: On‑site.
• DHS Background Study: Yes, required.

Qualifications

• Board‑eligible/certified in Clinical Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.
• Clinical experience or board certification/eligibility in medical or clinical biochemical genetics is preferred; successful applicants should be comfortable caring for patients with inborn errors of metabolism as well as general genetic diagnoses.
• Eligible for a Minnesota medical license and will need credentialing with several area hospitals that the Genetics service provides care for.
• We offer a competitive compensation package, relocation allowance, and signing bonus. Benefits package includes malpractice, health, dental, disability coverage, retirement plans, solid vacation and CME package and more.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.