The Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics at Oregon Health & Science University has an immediate opening for a part-time (0.8 FTE) Genetic Counselor specializing in cancer genetics with a focus on pancreatic cancer.

The selected candidate will join our team of five genetic counselors specializing in cancer genetics, and be actively involved in the expansion of cancer genetic services at our NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position will be highly integrated with clinical and research teams involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection (PRECEDE) Consortium, and implementation of the PRECEDE study within existing OHSU cancer genetics services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides pre- and/or post-test genetic counseling to patients and families at-risk of having an inherited cancer syndrome or with an increased risk of cancer in absence of gene mutation 
• Coordinates genetic testing
• Discusses genetic test result with patient and provider
• Works with specialists to develop and implement care plan
• Assists in maintaining databases
• Participates in PRECEDE multi-institutional meetings
• Reviews referrals received for cancer genetics clinic to determine appropriate scheduling
• Serve a primary role in education to medical trainees, genetic counseling students and other health care providers
• May be involved in recruiting and/or consenting patients to appropriate registries or ongoing trials
• Publication is encouraged

Required Qualifications: Qualified candidate will have a Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an ABGC accredited training program and will be Board Certified or an Active Candidate through the ABMG or ABGC.

Preferred Qualifications: 1-3 years of experience