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The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) Diagnostic Laboratory has an immediate opening for a fulltime Molecular Laboratory Technologist. 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. 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 are encouraged to apply. Next Generation Sequencing experience is preferred but not required.
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, a metabolic nurse, 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.
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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.
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The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) has an immediate opening for an Assistant Director in our Clinical Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. A primary focus of the laboratory is biomarker and enzymatic testing for lysosomal storage disorders; however, candidates with additional areas of interest and expertise will also be considered. ABMGG certification in Clinical Biochemical Genetics is required for this position. Significant experience with UPLC-MS/MS assay development & validation is desirable.
Additionally, the GGC Biochemical Genetics Laboratory provides follow-up testing for the South Carolina Newborn Screening program as well as long-term monitoring of treatment efficacy for patients affected with a metabolic disorder. The Biochemical Genetics Laboratory performs approximately 10,000 tests annually, including both routine diagnostic testing and enzyme & biomarker analysis for clinical trials. The Diagnostic Laboratory at GGC has Molecular and Cytogenetic sections with considerable capabilities that collaborate closely with the Biochemical laboratory. GGC also has a Research team that shares a number of interests related to lysosomal storage disorders and performs a variety of functional studies designed to complement and further inform results generated in the Diagnostic Laboratory. In addition, laboratorians at GGC have significant engagement with our Clinical division and as such have daily interactions with our clinical teams located throughout South Carolina.
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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.
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A Staff Scientist position in Functional Genomics is available in the highly collaborative Research Division at the Greenwood Genetic Center. This scientist will be responsible for the design and execution of functional studies on new genetic variants identified within the GGC patient population using cultured cells and zebrafish, and help meet the growing demand for functional testing of different variants of uncertain clinical significance that arise from genome sequencing and other diagnostic testing.
A Ph.D. degree in a biological science major, a minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience, and a proven research track record in genetics, biochemistry, cell biology and/or molecular biology are required. Knowledge of mammalian cell culture, good communication skills, the ability to work independently and effectively troubleshoot experiments are necessary. Prior experience using zebrafish as a model system is a plus.
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The IT Support Specialist will work to provide technical assistance related to computer hardware and software as well as other technology tools and products, and to participate in the operation of the IT helpdesk supporting GGC staff members.
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This is a full-time faculty position in the Research Division at GGC, with primary responsibilities in independent research and functional analysis of genetic variants identified in our patient population. Outstanding opportunities exist for collaboration with basic, translational and clinical investigators. Successful candidates will have track records of creativity and productivity, a desire to integrate into our exciting, collaborative, and growing community of researchers, and a dedication to contribute to our values of diversity and openness. They will be expected to mount a productive and innovative research program, to obtain outside funding, and to participate actively in graduate and post-graduate teaching, training and mentorship. The specific areas of research interests we are seeking to recruit are: 1) transcriptional regulation; 2) RNA biology and human disorders involving RNA-related genes; 3) chromatin remodeling and epigenetics; 4) neurobiology and the mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders.
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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.