Pediatric Biochemical Geneticist

PEDIATRIC BIOCHEMICAL GENETICIST

The Department of Pediatrics at Childrens Mercy in Kansas City is seeking to hire a full-time pediatric biochemical geneticist. This individual will join the talented and experienced Division of Clinical Genetics which currently includes two clinical biochemical geneticists, four pediatric geneticists, and twelve genetic counselors. The division is supported by three expert metabolic dietitians, and outstanding nursing and administrative staff. The clinical genetics team works closely with the faculty and staff in the Biochemical Genetics, Molecular Genetics and Genomics, and Cytogenetics Laboratories.

There are ample opportunities for collaboration with the Childrens Mercy Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine, the Childrens Mercy Research Institute (CMRI). Childrens Mercy is affiliated with the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) and Kansas University Medical Center (KUMC).

Job responsibilities include evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with a wide-ranging variety of inherited metabolic genetic disorders, lysosomal storage diseases, and mitochondrial diseases. Childrens mercy is the major referral center for metabolic newborn screening in Kansas and western Missouri. The division of clinical genetics has extensive experience with telehealth services. Teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and other trainees is essential to this role.

There are opportunities to collaborate with clinical and basic science researchers. Clinicians with research experience are also encouraged to inquire.

Eligible candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be board-certified or board-eligible in either clinical biochemical genetics or medical biochemical genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Individuals with board certification in clinical genetics and extensive experience in metabolic genetic diseases are also encouraged to enquire. Board certification in pediatrics is highly valued. Candidates must be licensed or license-eligible to practice medicine in the states of Missouri and Kansas.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Please submit CV and cover letter to:

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