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Junior Specialist (Genomic Assistant)

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Position description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a qualified Junior Specialist in Genomic Medicine.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time Junior Specialist (Step I) for the Genomic Medicine Division. This position’s responsibility is to coordinate genomic medicine clinical research studies. Specific duties include contacting patients/patient families who are affected by genomic disorders, scheduling assessments with various clinicians and researchers, creating and maintaining patient charts, organizing and entering data. Additional tasks involve summarizing literature searches and assisting with administrative and research support for the genomic medicine team.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills; as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor degree in genetics or genomics or a related field with a minimum of 1-2 years' experience in field research.
Proficiency to effectively use personal computer and software such as Word, Excel, and various industry-oriented Electronic Data Capture programs to collect and organize data (i.e., experience with Microsoft Access, REDCap, and SPSS).
Must be able to communicate proficiently in English, both written and orally.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively work with physicians and other health care professionals, patients and families, and research and administrative support staff. Teamwork is critical for this position.
Organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining large volumes of accurate, retrievable records.
Ability to determine workload priorities in an appropriate way to accomplish tasks or goals, and anticipate and solve potential problems during changing conditions and deadlines.
Familiarity with the patient population in the Genomic Medicine Division.
Ability to respond promptly and positively to patients, families, associates, and all others in a respectful, courteous manner.
Demonstrated successful performance in a high-intensity, collaborative work environment is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with electronic medical records.
Ability to write and modify standard operating procedures is helpful.

SALARY RANGE: Step I - $37,548 [100% annual] or Step II - $40,044 [100% annual]), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

POSITION AVAILABLE/CLOSING DATE: As openings occur, appointments are made contingent upon availability of funding. The posting will remain open until August 17, 2016, to accommodate department needs.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Short term, seasonal appointment based on the needs of the research project. Appointments may be made up to 100%. This is a limited position (1 year with the possibility of extending longer) starting October 1, 2016.

TO APPLY: To apply, please go to the following link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF01146. Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files. Applicants should also provide contact information for 1-3 references.

QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to Daniel Slauson (dwslauson@ucdavis.edu).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts
require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department.

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Job location

Sacramento, CA