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The Greenwood Genetic Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Summary:
The primary role of the Genetic Assistant is to ensure that patients referred for a genetics evaluation and their families have access to the full array of genetic services offered by GGC. These services include clinical genetic evaluations, laboratory diagnostic services, genetic counseling services, and genetic educational information specific to the individual’s particular condition. The position will include assisting with referrals, scheduling, sample coordination, and billing activities associated with e-consults and e-visits.
A letter of interest noting relevant experience, current resume and list of professional references should be submitted to:
E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062: ATTN: Talitha Kay
Job Summary:
The Reimbursement Specialist will be responsible for working with referring providers and/or patients to assist with preauthorization, billing, and reimbursement issues related to genetic testing, visits or consults provided by GGC.
A letter of interest noting relevant experience, current resume and list of professional references should be submitted to:
E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062: ATTN: Talitha Kay
Job Summary:
Processing medical referrals and calling patients after referrals have been authorized by
a provider to confirm point-of-contact information, inform them of patient history and consent form requirements, and schedule appointments across
five clinics located across the state.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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A letter of interest noting relevant experience, current resume and list of professional references should be submitted to:
E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062: ATTN: Talitha Kay
Job Summary:
Genetic counselors are healthcare professionals with training in medical genetics and psychosocial counseling. The position will involve utilizing professional knowledge to educate, advocate, and assist individuals and families in understanding the potential or confirmed diagnosis of a genetic condition. Responsibilities will include working as a team member with clinical and laboratory geneticists and other health care professionals, and acting as a case manager, patient advocate, and liaison throughout the evaluation and diagnostic process. Coordination and support of research activities may be needed. In addition, the position will involve the implementation and development of e-consult and e-visit requests, including helping to identify and codify workflow processes and best practices.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, CV, and list of professional references to:
E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062; Attn: Talitha Kay
Job Summary:
The responsibilities of the position will include evaluating patients with genetic diseases and disorders, to include appropriate management of rare disorders, genetic testing, risk assessment of individuals, and genetic counseling of family members. The position will involve the implementation and development of e-consult and e-visit requests, including helping to identify workflow processes and best practices.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, CV, and list of professional references to:
E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062; Attn: Talitha Kay
The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) Diagnostic Laboratory has an immediate opening for a fulltime Molecular Laboratory Technologist with an emphasis on biotechnology. The position will be located in the Greenwood GGC Diagnostic Laboratory and will work with a team of Molecular Directors and PhD faculty, laboratory technologists and support personnel.
The primary responsibilities of the Molecular Technologist may include using standard molecular techniques such as PCR, Sanger or Pyrosequencing, restriction
enzyme digestion, fragment analysis, Southern blotting, multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA), and Next Generation Sequencing (DNA/RNA)
to analyze clinical diagnostic samples that are submitted for laboratory analysis. The technologist will follow standard operating procedures for sample
handling, sample processing, test analyses, and recording of test results, and will adhere to the quality control policies of the laboratory. When
appropriate, the technologist may be responsible for training of other technologists/fellows/students, and participate in the maintenance of laboratory
equipment. Additional roles may include management and development of the Laboratory Information Management System and other software tools used by
the laboratory. Familiarity with relational database systems (i.e., Microsoft Access, MySQL) and programming logic is highly recommended. Responsibilities
may include troubleshooting and debugging issues within the system and working with end users to improve the interface. The Molecular Technologist
will report to the Molecular Supervisor and Molecular Lab Director(s).
Candidates who have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in science or related field preferably with an emphasis on biotechnology are encouraged to apply. A letter
of interest noting relevant experience, current resume and list of professional references should be submitted to:
E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062: ATTN: Talitha Kay
The Greenwood Genetic Center has an immediate opening for a Lead Bioinformatic Specialist on our Greenwood campus. The primary role of this position at the Greenwood Genetic Center is to lead our efforts surrounding the use of Next-Generation Sequencing data for clinical and investigational purposes. This individual will be charged with leading and supporting a group of current junior-level Specialists with the aim of developing greater levels of sophistication in the areas of Bioinformatics, Data Management and Machine Learning. Significant experience in the field of Genomics and clinically-applied Bioinformatics expertise is required. Additionally, experience with transcriptomic, epigenetics, and proteomics is preferred. Fluency in several programming languages, along with a well-rounded knowledge of genetics/molecular biology, is essential in order to understand and communicate relevant information. Significant collaboration with Clinical Laboratory Directors and other Data Management personnel will be required for continued development and improvement while also providing necessary input on the organizational improvements necessary to achieve our objectives.
The Lead Bioinformatics Specialist must also be able to adapt their skill set to accommodate for technological advances and a steadily increasing volume of high-throughput data. The applicant must also be willing to collaborate with other external Bioinformatics Specialists on larger, more demanding projects.
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Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three references to:
E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062: ATTN: Talitha Kay
The Greenwood Genetic Center is recruiting a registered nurse to join an active metabolic program serving the state of South Carolina. The Greenwood Genetic Center metabolic program includes two board certified clinical biochemical geneticists, three registered dietitians, a clinical psychologist, a nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, a genetic counselor, four metabolic clinic coordinators and a biochemical laboratory.
Job Summary: The Genetic Nurse will provide clinical direction for patient care in an ambulatory setting under the direction of the physician,
advanced practice provider, or physician resident. They will also provide routine, standardized nursing care to patients and families as well as facilitate
access to additional services to include laboratory diagnostic services, genetic counseling services, and genetic nutritional services specific to
the individual’s particular condition.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: 864-388-1062 ATTN: Talitha Kay
A grant-supported postdoctoral position aimed at defining pathogenic mechanisms of pediatric disease is available immediately in the Steet lab within the JC Self Research Institute of the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC). The GGC is a non-profit clinical, diagnostic and research center whose mission is to advance diagnoses and treatment for children with rare genetic diseases. The Research Division is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, including a new aquaculture facility. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with clinical and molecular geneticists to better understand the genetic basis and molecular pathogenesis of inherited disorders.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in animal systems who can address complex questions regarding disease pathogenesis. Zebrafish experience and expertise with microscopy is preferred. As many of the projects involve models of Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation, experience in glycobiology is also helpful but not required. The successful candidate will use a combination of cell and animal systems in a highly collaborative environment to investigate disease mechanisms at a molecular and cellular level.Applicants are expected to have a strong record of first author publications from their Ph.D. work, experience with molecular and cell biological techniques and skill in both written and verbal communication. Interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume and list of professional references to:
Email: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062
The Bioinformatics Analyst will be expected to assist the Bioinformatics Specialist team perform detailed analysis of Next-Generation Sequencing data in both a research and diagnostic setting. Fluency in several programming languages, along with a well-rounded knowledge of genetics/molecular biology, is essential in order to understand and communicate findings/results. Collaboration with additional individuals including Clinical Laboratory Directors is also essential to providing the most informative and concise results. The Bioinformatics Analyst must also be able to adapt their skill set to accommodate for technological advances and a steadily increasing volume of high-throughput data.
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Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three references to:
Email: careers@ggc.org
Fax: 864-388-1062, ATTN: Talitha Kay
The Greenwood Genetic Center has an opening for a part-time bus driver for the Mobile Genetics Lab. The Mobile Genetics Lab, also known as the Gene Machine, is a 41 foot custom coach equipped as a mobile science laboratory. The Gene Machine allows students to engage in fun, entertaining and educational scenarios where they have the opportunity to learn about genetic traits and disorders, understand the lab techniques used in making a diagnosis as well as consider the ethical implications of testing and explore careers in the life sciences. The successful candidate would travel with a team of Genetic Education Instructors.
The primary responsibilities include driving the Mobile Genetics Lab within South Carolina, completing forms and records related to Mobile Lab operations, functions and maintenance and working cooperatively with students, school system personnel, GGC employees and the general public. The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of bus operations and equipment, motor vehicle laws and safety standards. Assignments will be rotated with one additional driver on the team.
Candidates must possess and maintain DOT medical certification and a valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with an excellent driving record. Graduation from high school, with experience in bus or similar vehicle operation, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide knowledge, skills and abilities of demonstrated, substantive experience in the operation of large buses required. Ability to travel within South Carolina with some overnight assignments is required.
Additional Requirements: Ability to sit, drive and maneuver long-wheel-based vehicles for extended periods of time. Considerable ability to lend assistance to passengers with disabilities; ability to provide lifting/moving assistance to disabled persons (some wheelchair- bound) as they are boarding or deboarding the bus.
Schedule: Traveling approximately two weeks per month (4 days per week).
Interested applicants are encouraged to send a letter of interest, current resume or work history with list of skills and list of professional references
to:
E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062; ATTN: Talitha Kay
The Greenwood Genetic Center has immediate opening for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Clinical Geneticists at the Assistant or Associate Level in our Columbia office.
The responsibilities of the position will include patient care (inpatient and outpatient consultations), collaboration with our diagnostic laboratories,
and teaching of genetic counseling students, medical students, and residents. There will also be an opportunity to participate in clinical research
at a nationally and internationally acclaimed institution. The GGC provides a unique culture integrating clinical, diagnostic laboratory, education
and research divisions into a dynamic and stimulating genetics team providing services across South Carolina and beyond. For more information about
Columbia, South Carolina please visit https://www.experiencecolumbiasc.com/.
MD or MD/PhD candidates who are ABMG board-certified/eligible in Clinical Genetics and qualified for licensure in the State of South Carolina are encouraged to apply. Board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics is also preferred.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, CV, and list of professional references to:
E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062; Attn: Talitha Kay
The Greenwood Genetic Center has immediate opening for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Clinical Geneticists at the Assistant or Associate Level on our main campus in Greenwood.
The responsibilities of the position will include patient care (inpatient and outpatient consultations), collaboration with our diagnostic laboratories, and teaching of genetic counseling students, medical students, and residents. There will also be an opportunity to participate in clinical research at a nationally and internationally acclaimed institution. The GGC provides a unique culture integrating clinical, diagnostic laboratory, education and research divisions into a dynamic and stimulating genetics team providing services across South Carolina and beyond. For more information about Greenwood, South Carolina please visit http://www.visitgreenwoodsc.com/.
MD or MD/PhD candidates who are ABMG board-certified/eligible in Clinical Genetics and qualified for licensure in the State of South Carolina are encouraged to apply. Board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics is also preferred.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, CV, and list of professional references to:
E-mail: careers@ggc.org
Fax: (864) 388-1062; Attn: Talitha Kay
The Greenwood Genetic Center has an immediate opening for a fulltime Board Certified/Board Eligible Biochemical Geneticist at the Assistant or Associate Level. The position is located in the Columbia office of the Greenwood Genetic Center and will have an emphasis on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with inborn errors of metabolism requiring dietary treatment as well as enzyme replacement therapy. There will be the opportunity to participate in teaching and clinical research. The successful candidate is also expected to participate in the on call schedule for patients with biochemical disorders.
The responsibilities of the position include patient care (inpatient consultations, outpatient metabolic genetics clinic and newborn screen consultation); collaboration with GGC biochemical genetics laboratory; and teaching of genetic counselors, USC medical students and residents. The qualified candidate will be offered a faculty position with USC at rank commensurate with their qualifications. GGC provides a unique culture integrating clinical, diagnostic laboratory, education and research divisions into a dynamic and stimulating genetics team providing services across South Carolina and beyond.
MD or MD/PhD candidates who are ABMG board-certified/eligible in Clinical or Medical Biochemical Genetics and qualified for licensure in State of South Carolina are encouraged to apply. Board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics is also preferred.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, CV, and list of professional references via Email Neena Champaigne, MD