Academic Laboratory Director, Cytogenetics & Genomics

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical institution in Pittsburgh seeks an Assistant/Associate or Professor Laboratory Director in the Department of Pathology. Responsibilities include supervising laboratory operations, developing tests, and teaching residents. Required qualifications include an MD/DO or PhD in Biology, with ABMGG certification or eligibility. Candidates with experience in cytogenetic testing and assay development are preferred. The position offers competitive salary and full-time faculty benefits.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be ABMGG-Certified or Eligible for Certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
• Experience in cytogenetic testing and development of new tests preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Medical Director in laboratory operations and administration.
• Develop and validate in-house assays.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and ensure quality control.

Skills

Cytogenetic testing of oncology specimens

Development of new molecular and cytogenetic tests

Patient confidentiality

Quality control practices

Education

MD/DO and/or PhD in Biology

ABMGG-Certified or Eligible for Certification in LGG or Cytogenetics

Job description

A leading academic medical institution in Pittsburgh seeks an Assistant/Associate or Professor Laboratory Director in the Department of Pathology. Responsibilities include supervising laboratory operations, developing tests, and teaching residents. Required qualifications include an MD/DO or PhD in Biology, with ABMGG certification or eligibility. Candidates with experience in cytogenetic testing and assay development are preferred. The position offers competitive salary and full-time faculty benefits.