Genetic Counseling Assistant

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Peds-Genetics and Metabolism-412010 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 06/01/2026 Application Deadline 06/08/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing Salary Grade Equivalent NC07 / GN06 Working Title Genetic Counseling Assistant Position Number 20053919 Vacancy ID P021070 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $37,000 - $46,000 Pay Band Information

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Position Summary Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will support the genetic counselors (GC) in carrying out clinical, Newborn Screening Program, and research duties. All responsibilities will be performed under the supervision of a licensed provider, with appropriate training provided.

Newborn Screening Program:

• Support the NBS program by compiling, interpreting, distributing, and communicating all test results received by the Division.
• Maintain and update the patient database to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.

Clinic and Patient Support:

• Review all scheduled referrals and maintain the urgent patient waitlist.
• Communicate with families and medical providers to request additional medical records and history.
• Obtain and discuss Benefits Investigations (BI) and assist with prior authorizations and peer-to-peer reviews for genetic testing.
• Interface with referral testing and genetic laboratory companies regarding patient sample collection, test requisition forms, status updates, and additional requested records.
• Aid in the coordination of specialty clinics, including Angelman, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Lysosomal Storage Disease, and others.

Clinical Research Projects:

• Participate in clinical research projects by collecting and maintaining data.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Background knowledge in college-level genetics.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated interest in genetic counseling.
• Excellent communication skills for writing and communicating with families, medical providers, and laboratories.
• Proficient computer skills.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/319809

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Assistant position.

• Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in any field.

• Associate's in any field and at least 2 years of experience.

• Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 4 years of related experience (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 3 years of experience).

• High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience.

• Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal 8 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience).

• None of the above

• • Do you have clinical research experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the ability to work with minimal direct supervision?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess experience with the preparation/submission of regulatory documents?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe the computer skills you possess.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you possess knowledge regarding college level genetics?

(Open Ended Question)