Genetics Counselor - Pediatric/Adult
Listed compensation
$76k-$114k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Building Name: UVMMC - Clinical Genetics
- Location Address: 112 - 114 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont
- Regular
- Department: Genetics Counselors
- Full Time
- Standard Hours: 40
- Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80
- Shift: Day-12Hr
- Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Weekend Needs: None
- Salary Range: Min $36.50 Mid $45.63 Max $54.75
- Recruiter: Naomi Kpesse
We are the heart and science of medicine. We are UVM Medical Center.
This role is required to be on-site.
Job Description
Provide professional genetic counseling services in specialized areas such as prenatal diagnosis, teratogens, biochemical genetics, molecular genetics, and medical genetics, as part of prenatal consultations, dysmorphology evaluations, inpatient consultations, and specified subspecialty clinics. Participate in clinical care, research, and teaching. Participate in all other activities of the Vermont Regional Genetics Center.
Education
The minimum qualifications are a Master's Degree in genetic counseling from a program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and being Board Eligible or Board Certified by the ABGC.
Experience
1-3 years previous genetic counseling experience. New graduates would be considered with relevant clinical experience.
Why UVM Medical Center (Uvmmc)?
UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community.
Benefits
At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.
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- What is it like working here?
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- Why Burlington, VT?
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Key Responsibilities
Provide professional genetic counseling services across various specialized areas including prenatal, biochemical, and molecular genetics. Participate in clinical care, research, teaching, and other activities within the Vermont Regional Genetics Center.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in genetic counseling from an ABGC-accredited program and must be Board Eligible or Board Certified. Candidates should have 1-3 years of previous genetic counseling experience, though new graduates with relevant clinical experience will be considered.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetics Counselor - Pediatric/Adult at University of Vermont Health Network a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Counseling) — ranked against 83 active Pediatrics (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Pediatrics — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 24% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- No nights
- On-site
Living in Burlington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $504k≈ 6.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,329/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.9
- State income tax
- Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.