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What You'll Do:

The ODH Public Health Laboratory is seeking a passionate Public Health Genetics Consultant who is interested in teaming up with hospitals and clinicians to improve the health of newborns in Ohio.

In Ohio, every baby receives newborn screening by law to identify babies who may be at risk for some rare but serious health conditions. In this role, you will be a vital bridge between specialized laboratory data, healthcare providers, and families, ensuring that at-risk infants receive the prompt diagnosis and care they need.

• Be a Resource: Explain newborn screening results and the recommended follow up actions.

• Shape Public Health Programs: Help plan, develop, and evaluate program activities to ensure compliance with state rules and regulations.

• Educate and Support: Design and present training sessions for medical professionals and the community, while contributing to state advisory committee's.

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Stay on the cutting edge of newborn screening literature, track policy developments, and maintain detailed program reports and case assessments.

Why Join Us?
This is more than a job, it is an opportunity to do meaningful, lifechanging work. You will collaborate with statewide stakeholders, support healthcare providers across Ohio, and assist in public health initiatives that protect the health and futures of Ohio's newborns.

Unusual Working Conditions: Selected candidates must be vaccinated for Hepatitis-B and will be exposed to biofluids and tissue, sharps, caustic or toxic chemicals, and/or explosives; may work varying hours and must be able to provide own transportation.

VACCINATED: Proof of Hepatitis-B vaccination due before first day of work (do NOT provide until directed to do so).
NOT VACCINATED: Qualified candidates NOT yet fully vaccinated for Hepatitis-B must be able & willing to receive the vaccination.  We can provide it at no cost (post-hire) and temporarily limit your work duties to prevent exposure.  

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the 1199 Pay Range Schedule.

42 mos. exp. as a health care professional (e.g., Pediatric Registered Dietician, Registered Nurse) in a pediatric setting to include exp. in program evaluation, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; must be able to provide own transportation. 
OR

42 mos. exp. in genetics consultation in health, public health or related field to include exp. in program evaluation, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; must be able to provide own transportation. 
OR

Completion of graduate core coursework in Genetic Counseling; 6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting to include exp. in program evaluation, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; completion of graduate core coursework in Genetic Counseling; must be able to provide own transportation. 
OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 

*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Graduate or advanced degree in Genetic Counseling, Biochemistry, or Medical Science
• Clinical experience working in setting for genetics, endocrinology, biochemistry, or neonatology
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse Physician Assistant-Certified, or Registered Dietician
• Experience providing medical technical assistance or educational consultation
• Experience designing and performing data analysis and producing reports
• Experience developing educational materials and presenting trainings
• Experience performing medical case management
• Experience in monitoring quality assurance indicators and documenting organizational compliance with regulatory standards

• Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Electronic Medical Records) 

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active work record. 

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Laboratory, Medical Records

Professional Skills: Consultation, Attention to Detail, Responsiveness, Written Communication

Educational Transcript Requirements 
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.