Inherited Retinal Diseases Genetic Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Job Ad: Inherited Retinal Diseases Genetic Counsellor**

**Job Category: Casual**

**Contract Terms: May 2024 to April 2025 (12-months Casual Posting)**

**Compensation: $43.00/hour x 37.50 hours x 52 weeks = $83,850.00**

**Faculty: Temerty Faculty of Medicine**
**Department: Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences**
**Hospital Affiliation: UHN-TWH and Kensington Health Foundation**
**Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)**

**Position Description**:

- gathering family pedigrees and medical/genetic histories,
- gathering and summarizing health records, providing patient health information to other professional staff, contacting families for further information,
- consenting patients/families to genetic testing as part of clinical care and/or IRD research,
- provide comprehensive genetic information regarding the diagnosis, etiology, recurrence risk and available testing options for a variety of disorders,
- assessing psychosocial issues and structuring counselling session(s) accordingly,
- organization of IRD & ocular genetic testing patient referrals,
- providing cascade testing for family members at risk,
- contributing to the interpretation of genetic and genomic test results,
- educate other health care professionals on interpretation of genome-based results both at U of T and at other institutions.

Additional responsibilities will include database creation, management, and research initiatives.

These duties may include:

- liaising with external stakeholders and members of the extended clinical care team,
- clinical study coordination,
- participating in other activities related to IRD research including maintaining ongoing REB approval, team meetings, etc.
- implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection,
- source documentation, as per policy and guidelines,
- implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection and source documentation

**Education**:
Master of Science in Genetic Counselling or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

**Experience**:

- At minimum one (1) year's appropriate clinical and/or professional experience, preferably with experience pertaining to the genetics of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and in research
- At least one (1) year's clinical research experience
- Knowledge of genetics principles and theory
- Commitment to the provision of evidence-based, family-centred care
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team; self-motivated
- Critical thinking, organizational, time management, decision-making, teaching and continuous learning skills
- Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $83,850.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5S 1A8

Expected start date: 2024-05-01

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