Genetic Counseling Assistant

About the Role The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University is seeking a full-time Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA). Reporting to the Center’s Clinical Genetic Counselor and Sr. Manager, Translational Research, the GCA will support the Center’s genetic research projects in clinical and clinical research-related responsibilities. This role offers opportunities for learning and continuing education in genetics, and is suitable for individuals preparing for graduate programs in clinical genetics or genetic counseling, or interested in administrative and data-management roles in a genetics-focused environment. What You'll Do

• Support observational studies (e.g., PREVENT ALL ALS, ALS Families Project, Silence ALS) by reviewing and responding to participant or referring physicians’ questions and inquiries.
• Prepare for research visits by collecting and reviewing medical records, lab reports, and family histories, and ensuring these records are provided to the study team in advance of the research visit.
• Provide reminder phone calls and/or emails for upcoming research participant appointments to participants and the study team.
• Process, package, and ship specimens for genetic testing in a timely manner.
• Schedule clinical genetic counseling appointments for ALS patients.
• Assist management of clinical genetic testing workflow alongside Genetic Counselor and physicians.
• Complete comprehensive chart review for current and previous ALS patients.
• Maintain ongoing research programs, including scheduling appointments, managing the study team schedule, and communicating directly with participants.
• Perform other research related tasks including developing surveys, creating databases, and curating medical records, depending on applicant skill set and interest.
• Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record system.
• Perform other duties as appropriate. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Extremely organized with a high attention to detail; accurate data recording.
• Familiar with medical terminology and laboratory testing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with teams; professionalism and flexibility. Nice to Have
• Genetics learning opportunities; no prior genetics expertise required, with willingness to learn and engage in continuing education. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $66,330 per year. The posted range represents the University’s good faith estimate at the time of posting; finalist salaries will be set based on budgets, qualifications, and experience.