Academic Cytogenetics Lab Director in Oncology

UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital - UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Six weeks vacation + CME

Health, life, and disability insurance

403b plan with employer match

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an experienced Cytogenetic Pathology leader to join the Department of Pathology as Laboratory Director at the level of Assistant/Associate/Professor.

The role involves analyzing and reporting karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and Optical Genome Mapping in oncology, prenatal, and postnatal specimens, plus developing in-house assays and overseeing staff.

Qualifications

• MD/DO and/or PhD candidates in Biology that are ABMGG-Certified or Eligible for Certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) or Cytogenetics are welcome to apply.
• Priority will be given to candidates with experience in cytogenetic testing of oncology specimens and new test development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret results, prepare and review final test reports for karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and OGM.
• Lead and supervise cytogenetics staff, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and confidentiality.
• Develop and validate in-house assays for oncology and other clinically relevant areas.
• Maintain SOPs, quality control, and proficiency testing; participate in education of residents and fellows.
• Collaborate with the Division of Molecular & Genomic Pathology; contribute to teaching and publishing new tests.

Skills

Cytogenetic testing

Karyotyping

FISH analysis

LGG Certification

ABMGG-Certified

Education

MD/DO or PhD

ABMGG-Certified or Eligible

Tools

Optical Genome Mapping

Job description

UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an experienced Cytogenetic Pathology leader to join the Department of Pathology as Laboratory Director at the level of Assistant/Associate/Professor.

The role involves analyzing and reporting karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and Optical Genome Mapping in oncology, prenatal, and postnatal specimens, plus developing in-house assays and overseeing staff.