Clinical Genetics Specialist

Job Summary

Providing clinical expertise and oversight for the Birth Defects Study to Evaluate Pregnancy exposures (BD-STEPS), the full-time remote Clinical Genetics Specialist will support the review and classification of complex cardiac and non-cardiac birth defect cases, ensuring consistent application of standardized methodologies and promoting quality across clinical reviews.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide specialized clinical expertise and recommendations on complex birth defects cases and methodological issues to support program objectives
• Conduct eligibility reviews and classify complex birth defect cases using established definitions and standardized systems
• Train and guide clinicians on eligibility review procedures, case classification methodologies, and clinical databases

Required qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD) with relevant clinical experience in pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, clinical genetics, or related specialty
• Experience reviewing and classifying congenital anomalies using standardized case definitions
• Experience with clinical research, birth defects surveillance, or public health programs
• Board certification in Clinical Genetics preferred, with expertise in congenital anomalies and dysmorphology
• Familiarity with CDC birth defects programs and associated clinical databases