Assistant/Associate Director or Director Level, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh seeks a PhD/MD/DO Geneticist at Assistant/Associate Director or Director level to lead the Clinical Genomics Laboratory. You will evaluate and report genetics cases, oversee procedures, and mentor staff in a cutting-edge molecular testing setting.

Responsibilities include strategic leadership, assay development, clinician consultation, and teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/DO in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• ABMGG board certified or board eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
• Minimum 3 years clinical laboratory experience.
• Expertise in exome/genome analysis and interpretation of sequence and CNV data from NGS.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and operational leadership.
• Proficiency with LIMS and genomic data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and compliance oversight for the clinical genomics laboratory; review and approve procedures and QA/QI plans.
• Evaluate and report clinical genetics and genomics cases, including carrier screening and NGS data.
• Assist in developing, validating, implementing, and maintaining laboratory procedures.
• Collaborate with UPMC and University of Pittsburgh partners on service development and business planning.
• Consult with clinicians and clients regarding test selection and result interpretation.

Skills

Exome/genome analysis

Lab leadership

Communication skills

Clinical genetics

ABMGG board certification

LIMS proficiency

Genomic data analysis tools

Education

PhD, MD, or DO in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology

Tools

LIMS

Genomic data analysis tools

Job description

PhD, MD or DO Geneticist Opportunity at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Assistant/Associate Director or Director-level

Key Highlights

• The Assistant Director will support the UPMC Clinical Genomics Laboratory (UCGL) at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital, a laboratory performing prenatal, constitutional, and oncology molecular testing.
• UCGL provides comprehensive services including whole exome sequencing, disease specific genomic panels, hereditary cancer screening, carrier screening, and pharmacogenomic analysis using advanced technologies such as next generation sequencing (NGS).
• The Assistant Director will contribute to technical leadership, compliance oversight, case sign out, assay development, client consultation, and education/training, while also holding a faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Evaluate and report clinical genetics and genomics cases, including carrier screening, Sanger sequencing, quantitative RT PCR, and NGS.
• Provide technical and compliance oversight for the clinical genomics laboratory; review and approve procedures and QA/QI plans with the CLIA/CAP Lab Director.
• Assist in developing, validating, implementing, and maintaining laboratory procedures.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with UPMC and University of Pittsburgh partners, including UPMC Children's Hospital, on service development and business planning.
• Consult with clinicians and clients regarding test selection and result interpretation.
• Maintain active ABMGG certification and remain up to date with advances in genetics and molecular genomics.

Teaching, Research & Academic Contribution

• Participate in research aligned with the clinical and public health missions of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers across the institution.
• Contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels; provide training to laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows.
• Publish in peer reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.

Required Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or DO in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• ABMGG board certified or board eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Clinical Molecular Genetics.
• Minimum 3 years clinical laboratory experience.
• Expertise in exome/genome analysis and interpretation of sequence and CNV data from NGS.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and operational leadership.
• Proficiency with LIMS and genomic data analysis tools.

UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.