Genetics Counselor jobs in Sterling Heights, MI

Genetics Counselor provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Being a Genetics Counselor recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, Genetics Counselor requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Genetics Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Post-Doctoral Fellow - Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics
  • Wayne State University
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow - Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics

    Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Post-Doctoral Fellow - Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics at its Detroit campus location.

    Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

    Essential functions (job duties):

    Perform scientific techniques or research protocols.  Assist the Principal Investigator in designing and performing protocols. Design and perform experiments. Collect and log research data.  Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines.  Assist other lab members with experiments as required.  May mentor research assistants and students.

    With the assistance of the mentor, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding. Responsibilities may also include coordinating correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals. 

    Evaluate and perform preliminary analysis of the data using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated.

    Prepare and present presentations regarding research project results for professional, scientific and academic conferences.  Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.  Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication. Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.

    Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required.  Order and organize required research supplies and records.  Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.

    Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Unique duties:

    The laboratory of James Granneman at Wayne State University School of Medicine has positions available for postdoctoral fellows in the area of metabolic disease research. Research will be conducted in the new Integrative Bioscience Center (https://ibio.wayne.edu/), which contains state of-the-art facilities and a highly collaborative research environment. Two NIH-funded research programs are currently being pursued: 1) Analysis of lipolytic protein trafficking. This project uses novel pharmacological, genetic, and biophysical tools to investigate evolutionarily-conserved mechanism of lipolysis in adipose tissue, muscle, liver and cancer cells (Cell Rep Methods. 2023 Jan 25;3(2):100394; Nat Commun. 2022 Jul 8;13(1):3956; Cell Metabolism 22:852, 2015; J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 363:367, 2017). 2) Analysis of cellular plasticity in adipose tissues. This project uses genetic tracing, histology, and single cell functional genomics to address mechanism of cellular plasticity and function in adipose tissues (Elife. 2022 Jul 18;11:e80167; Cell Metabolism 28:300, 2018; FASEB J 29:286, 2015;) Successful applicant will have experience and interest in metabolic disease research with laboratory experience in one or more areas that include: cell biology, molecular biology, adipose tissue biology, pharmacology, and quantitative imaging. Job duties will include the following: • Participate in the design and execution of experiments • Interpret biological data and communicate results in the form of papers and presentations • Participate in the scientific activities of the Center for Integrative Metabolic and Endocrine Research (CIMER), including data and journal clubs • Supervise assigned technicians and mentor students • Seek and apply for external funding • Other lab duties assigned.

    Qualifications:

    Education - Doctorate degree
    Requires advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning, predominantly intellectual in character.
    This knowledge is acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.  

    Experience- Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)
    Job related experience can include doctorate training.  Experience performing basic research techniques,
    preferred.  Must have distinguished themselves in research.  Prior recipient of funding for research based on individual achievements.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    Ability to work independently. Ability to secure grants and funding for research.  Ability to collect, analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results to the field. Knowledge of and experience with current scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.  Microsoft office software skills.

    Preferred qualifications:

    PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Genetics or similar field of study. Ability to work in a team science environment. Strong communication skills. High motivation and the ability to work independently. Successful applicant will have experience and interest in metabolic disease research with laboratory experience in one or more areas that include: cell biology, molecular biology, adipose tissue biology, pharmacology, and quantitative imaging.

    School/College/Division:

    H06 - School of Medicine

    Primary department:

    H0656 - Center for Molecular Medicine/Genetics

    Employment type:

    • Regular Employee
    • Job type: Full Time
    • Job category: Research

    Funding/salary information:

    • Compensation type: Annual Salary
    • Hourly rate:
    • Salary minimum:
    • Salary hire maximum:

    Working conditions:

    Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.

    Job openings:

    • Number of openings: 1
    • Reposted position: No
    • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
    • Prior posting/requisition number:

    Background check requirements:

    University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

    Equal employment opportunity statement:

    Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Technical Director Medical Genetics Laboratory Days FT
  • DMC University Laboratories, Inc.
  • Detroit, MI OTHER
  • DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Research Scientist - Center Molecular Medicine/Genetics
  • Wayne State University
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Research Scientist - Center Molecular Medicine/Genetics Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Scientist - Center Molecular Medicine/Genetics at its Detroit campus location. W...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Research Scientist - Center Molecular Medicine/Genetics
  • Wayne State University
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Research Scientist - Center Molecular Medicine/Genetics Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Scientist - Center Molecular Medicine/Genetics at its Detroit campus location. W...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Counselor
  • Utica Community School District
  • Sterling, MI FULL_TIME
  • Reports To: Building Administrator Qualifications: Valid Michigan teaching certificate with K-12 counseling endorsement preferred School Guidance Counselor License preferred. Possess strong interperso...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Counselor
  • TURNING POINT INC
  • Mount Clemens, MI FULL_TIME
  • TITLE: Counselor REPORTS TO: Director of Advocacy/Counseling CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt Organization Overview: Turning Point, Inc in Mount Clemens, MI is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization qu...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Student Success Coach (2024-2025)
  • Michigan Online School
  • Detroit, MI
  • About the Team Michigan Online School (MOS) is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Michigan. At MOS...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor
  • Ascension Health
  • Madison Heights, MI
  • Details * Salary: From $60,000.00/year * Department: Behavioral Health- School Programs * Schedule: FULL Time (40 hours ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Independent Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LPC)
  • Refresh Mental Health
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Independent Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LPC) We dont just have a mission statementwe have a mission. At Oakland Psychologi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Financial Counselor
  • UHS
  • Dearborn, MI
  • Responsibilities PATIENT FINANCIAL COUNSELOR Beaumont Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility) A new, 144-bed behavioral healt...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Daycamp Counselor - Camp Canton / Canton Activity Crew (Seasonal)
  • Canton Township
  • Canton, MI
  • DAYCAMP COUNSELOR CAMP CANTON / CANTON ACTIVITY CREW Seasonal Pay Rate: $15.91 per hour REQUIRED AVAILABILITY: Monday th...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Independent Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LPC)
  • Refresh Mental Health
  • Milford, MI
  • Independent Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LPC) We dont just have a mission statementwe have a mission. At Oakland Psychologi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan, and one of Detroit's core suburbs. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 129,699. It is the second largest suburb in Metro Detroit, and the fourth largest city in Michigan. Sterling Heights consistently ranks as the safest city in Michigan with population of over 100,000. Sterling Heights is 16 miles (26 km) from Downtown Detroit. The city's southern border is 6 miles (9.7 km) from Detroit's northern border. The shape of the city is 6 miles (9.7 km) long and 6 miles wide. In 1991 Murray Dublin of Th...
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Income Estimation for Genetics Counselor jobs
$78,035 to $96,024
Sterling Heights, Michigan area prices
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