Assistant Director, Cytogenetics Laboratory Department of Pathology and Laboratory...

Myadlm; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine seeks two Assistant Directors of Cytogenetics. The roles offer leadership in a state-of-the-art laboratory, with opportunities for education, research, and clinical innovation.

Located at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, the Cytogenetics Laboratory provides constitutional and oncology testing, including FISH, CMA, methylation, and NGS.

Qualifikationen

• M.D., D.O., Ph.D. or equivalent with ABMGG board certification or eligibility.
• Expertise in clinical cytogenetics and genomic diagnostics (chromosome analysis, FISH, CMA, molecular testing).
• Experience with NGS, bioinformatics, variant interpretation, and assay development desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across clinical and academic teams.

Aufgaben

• Review and sign out clinical cytogenetic and molecular studies (karyotype, FISH, CMA, methylation, NGS).
• Provide consultation on test selection, interpretation, and follow-up testing.
• Develop, validate, implement, and optimize new clinical assays and genomic technologies with leadership to expand services.
• Participate in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and system-wide improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across pathology, genetics, oncology, pediatrics through conferences and tumor boards.

Kenntnisse

Clinical cytogenetics

Genomic testing

NGS data analysis

Communication teamwork

Ausbildung

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent

ABMGG board cert or LGG eligibility

ABMGG cert in Clinical Cytogenetics/Genomics

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Director, Cytogenetics Laboratory

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking two faculty members to serve as Assistant Directors of Cytogenetics. Successful candidates will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to clinical excellence, education, and genomic innovation. The Assistant Directors will partner with laboratory staff, pathologists, clinicians, and institutional stakeholders to enhance existing services and expand testing capabilities. This position provides opportunities for leadership in the cytogenetic lab, test development, education, research, and collaborative projects, supporting an academic career through clinical work, scholarship, and innovation. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Emory Cytogenetics Laboratory is a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory at Emory University Hospital, a leading academic medical center serving the Atlanta area. The laboratory offers a comprehensive range of cytogenetic and genomic diagnostic services, including constitutional and oncology cytogenetics, FISH, chromosomal copy number/SNP microarray, DNA methylation-based classification of CNS tumors, and NGS and emerging genomic technologies.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Reviewing, interpreting, and signing out clinical cytogenetic and molecular studies, including karyotype, FISH, chromosomal microarray, methylation, NGS, and other genomic testing
• Providing consultation to clinicians regarding test selection, interpretation, and follow-up testing
• Developing, validating, implementing, and optimizing new clinical assays and genomic technologies in collaboration with laboratory leadership, staff, and clinical stakeholders to expand clinical testing services
• Participating in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and laboratory improvement initiatives, including troubleshooting technical and clinical issues
• Collaborating across pathology, genetics, oncology, pediatrics, and other clinical disciplines through multidisciplinary conferences, tumor boards, and other clinical activities

Academic Opportunities

• Educate and mentor pathology residents, fellows, medical students, and other trainees
• Collaborate on clinical, translational, and genomic research across Emory University and Emory Healthcare
• Develop scholarly and quality-improvement initiatives and contribute to publications, abstracts, and presentations
• Advance the integration of cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics, and genomic medicine

Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, with ABMGG board certification or eligibility in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG), or ABMGG board certification in Clinical Cytogenetics and Clinical Molecular Genetics/Genomics
• Expertise in clinical cytogenetics and/or genomic diagnostics, including chromosome analysis, FISH, chromosomal microarray, and molecular testing
• Experience with NGS, bioinformatics, genomic data analysis, variant interpretation, and clinical assay development is highly desirable
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across laboratory, clinical, and academic teams

As one of the nation's leading NIH-funded academic pathology departments, Emory provides an exceptional environment for collaboration, innovation, and academic growth.

This is an on-site faculty position requiring regular participation in clinical, laboratory, educational, and academic activities. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Application

John D. Roback, M.D., Ph.D.

Executive Vice-Chair for Clinical Operations

Medical Director, Emory Healthcare Medical Laboratories

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Emory University Hospital, D-655

1364 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30322

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