Clinical Genomics Lab Director

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a physician-scientist to lead clinical cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and genomic services. You will interpret complex results, oversee testing, and drive quality assurance, teaching, and research initiatives in a premier pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians and translational researchers to advance genome-based diagnostics for pediatric care, with responsibilities spanning education and program development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical science with a minimum of two years post-doctoral training.
• Board-certified by ABMGG in Clinical Cytogenetics and/or Clinical Molecular Genetics, or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
• Expertise in laboratory medicine, testing interpretation, and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data and sign out molecular and cytogenetic cases.
• Implement and validate robust constitutional and somatic assays (array, NGS, cytogenetics, molecular).
• Contribute to laboratory quality management, proficiency testing, and regulatory inspections.
• Liaise with clinicians and translational researchers to support genomic testing in care and research.
• Educate fellows, residents, graduate students, faculty and staff.

Education

Ph.D. in biomedical science

Post-doctoral training

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a physician-scientist to lead clinical cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and genomic services. You will interpret complex results, oversee testing, and drive quality assurance, teaching, and research initiatives in a premier pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians and translational researchers to advance genome-based diagnostics for pediatric care, with responsibilities spanning education and program development.