The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is the state's public and environmental health laboratory. As part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the WSLH is committed to exploring new ideas that benefit the state, the nation, and the world. The Newborn Screening Laboratory has an exciting full-time public health opportunity for an experienced genetic counselor to conduct follow up activities associated with newborn screening (NBS) positive results.

The primary role of this position is to reach out to the Wisconsin primary care clinics and newborn screening relevant specialty clinics to implement NBS follow-up policies and procedures. The duties include, but not limited to, obtaining confirmatory testing results and clinical diagnosis assessment information on infants with screening positive results. This position is expected to summarize and organize follow-up information on all screened conditions annually. The summarized information is used to monitor and evaluate the program performance, and identify the areas for improvement. This position is responsible for entering relevant data to the Newborn Screening Technical Assistance and Evaluation Program (NewSTEPs), a national newborn screening resource center designed to provide data, technical assistance, and training to NBS programs and to assist states with quality improvement initiatives hosted by the Association of Public Health Laboratories. This position is also expected to be a knowledge resource for primary care providers and families in screened genetic conditions.

This position will also engage with student/trainee education activities, relevant program development and research, and NBS education committee.

The person in this position is expected to model and use the tools and principles of quality management in their daily work including: demonstrating exceptional professionalism by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with directors, supervisors, coworkers, and all customers. The person must use effective team skills to contribute to a collaborative working environment. Participation in continuous learning through professional development activities is also expected. Compliance with federal, state, UW Madison, and WSLH policies, and related accreditation requirements is required. The position functions under general supervision and direction of the NBS Laboratory Director.

• 50% Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
• 20% Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan
• 10% Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services
• 10% Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan
• 10% Engage with student/trainee education activities.

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Required
Master's Degree
Master of Genetic Counselor Studies (MGCS) program is required.

A certification from American Board of Genetic Counseling is also required. Copy of official transcript or diploma and board certification will be requested prior to offer of employment.

Five years working experience in clinical biochemical or clinical medical genetics is required, and newborn screening follow-up experience is preferred.

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Minimum salary is $80,000/year

Actual salary is to be determined upon hire and dependent on qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; retirement benefits.

WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including at least one supervisor. If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Kelsey Bailey, 608-262-5594.

Kelsey Bailey
kelsey.bailey@slh.wisc.edu
608-262-5594
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Outreach Program Manager(OE008)

A52-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/CLINICAL CHEM/NEONAT SCR

Academic Staff-Renewable

304480-AS

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