Hourly Pay Range:
$35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights
Position: Genetic Counselor-Personalized Medicine Research
Location: Evanston, ILFull Time, onsite
Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
A Brief Overview:
The Genetic Counselor serves as a clinical and research contributor within the Center for Personalized Medicine at Endeavor Health. This position integrates genetics expertise with independent research leadership and cross-functional collaboration to advance the institution's mission in personalized medicine. This position centers the genetic counseling skillset as the primary lens through which research is shaped, implemented, and translated into meaningful clinical outcomes.
What you will do: Research Development:
- Lead personalized medicine research initiatives, contributing to study design, implementation, and dissemination of findings.
- Serve as the clinical genetics subject matter expert on interdisciplinary research teams.
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and research presentations.
- Support grant writing, protocol development, IRB submissions, and regulatory processes as needed.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with research scientists, clinicians, and clinical operations leaders to improve personalized medicine care delivery through data-driven insights.
- Collaborate across disciplines — including data, analytics, and clinical teams — to integrate genetics expertise into broader research, implementation, and quality initiatives.
- Serve as a bridge between clinical and research leadership, facilitating communication and shared goals across teams.
- Program Leadership:
- Engage patients, community stakeholders, and clinical partners to leverage real-world data to evaluate care delivery, patient outcomes, and disparities.
- Translate research findings into clinical and programmatic insights that directly impact care delivery within the Center for Personalized Medicine.
- Develop and lead programs that are aligned with institutional priorities
- Mentorship & Professional Contribution:
- Provide guidance to genetic counseling students, research coordinators, and junior staff involved in personalized medicine research activities.
- Contribute to the professional development and training of team members across clinical and research functions.
What you will need
Education: Masters Degree Genetic Counseling Required
Experience:
1 Year Previous experience as a Genetics Counselor in a hospital or healthcare setting, preferred
Certification:
ABGC Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Required AndGenetic Counselor - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required
Benefits:- (For full time or part time positions):Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
