• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 12/31/2024
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Building: PH-20
• Salary Range: $40.00 - $40.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Department of Biomedical Informatics at Columbia University is seeking to hire Non-Student Short-Term Casuals to serve as Genetic Counselors to join the team on the eMERGE grant to return results to study participants. The goal of this eMERGE project is to leverage genetic and electronic health record data for diverse populations to design, optimize, validate, and test the clinical utility of ancestry-tailored polygenic risk scores for common diseases of high public health impact.

Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the eMERGE research study in return of results.
• Maintaining/updating study database.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in genetic counseling.

Other Requirements

• Interested in and able to help return genetic test results to study participants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Recent college graduates encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Commitment to Diversity

Columbia University is dedicated to increasing diversity in its workforce, its student body, and its educational programs. Achieving continued academic excellence and creating a vibrant university community require nothing less. In fulfilling its mission to advance diversity at the University, Columbia seeks to hire, retain, and promote exceptionally talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.