Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab

American Health Care Strategies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Health Care Strategies is seeking an Assistant Director for the UPMC Clinical Genomics Laboratory at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing technical oversight, contributing to assay development, and ensuring compliance with regulations while also holding a faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, MD, or DO with board certification and a minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience. Responsibilities include collaboration with health partners and contributions to teaching and research.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Active ABMGG certification must be maintained.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting NGS data.

Responsibilities

• Support the UPMC Clinical Genomics Laboratory.
• Contribute to technical leadership and compliance oversight.
• Collaborate on service development and business planning.

Skills

Expertise in exome/genome analysis

Problem-solving

Excellent written and oral communication

Operational leadership

Proficiency with LIMS and genomic data analysis tools

Education

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

Job description

American Health Care Strategies is seeking an Assistant Director for the UPMC Clinical Genomics Laboratory at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing technical oversight, contributing to assay development, and ensuring compliance with regulations while also holding a faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, MD, or DO with board certification and a minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience. Responsibilities include collaboration with health partners and contributions to teaching and research.