Cytogenetics Lab Director - Academic Leader in Pathology

UPMC Southwestern PA; Concord Township (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an accomplished Cytogeneticist to join as Laboratory Director in the Cytogenetics Laboratories, with an academic appointment at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

The role includes overseeing analysis and reporting of karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and Optical Genome Mapping in oncology, prenatal, and postnatal specimens, and leading in-house assay development and validation. Collaborative teaching and research are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• MD/DO and/or PhD in Biology that are ABMGG-Certified or Eligible for Certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) or Cytogenetics are welcome to apply.
• Priority will be given to candidates with experience in cytogenetic testing of oncology specimens, and to candidates with experience in development of new molecular and cytogenetic tests such as Optical Genome Mapping.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility will include analysis and interpretation of results, preparation and reviewing of final test reports, and reporting of karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and OGM analysis in oncological, prenatal, and postnatal specimens.
• The Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor Laboratory Director will assist the Medical Director in the overall direction, supervision, and administration of the operations related to specimen handling, testing, and reporting in an accurate, proficient, and expedient manner while ensuring client and patient confidentiality.
• Working in an academic laboratory with state-of-the-art testing technologies, the candidate will be expected to develop and validate in-house assays for applications in oncology and other areas of clinical relevance.
• Other responsibilities include helping in the maintenance of standard operating procedure manuals, and quality control practices, and directing cytogenetics technical staff in the performance of proficiency testing programs as required by the regulatory and licensing agencies (CLIA, CAP).
• The Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor Laboratory Director will closely interact with the Division of Molecular & Genomic Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and will participate in the education of Pathology and OB/GYN residents/fellows, as well as training of LGG fellows through the ACGME-accredited program.
• Innovation is an important part of our activities, and we expect that the candidate will participate in publishing, collaborating, and developing new tests. Departmental and institutional support is available for teaching and research activities.

Education

MD/DO and/or PhD in Biology ABMGG-Certified or Eligible for Certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) or Cytogenetics

Job description

UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an accomplished Cytogeneticist to join as Laboratory Director in the Cytogenetics Laboratories, with an academic appointment at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

The role includes overseeing analysis and reporting of karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and Optical Genome Mapping in oncology, prenatal, and postnatal specimens, and leading in-house assay development and validation. Collaborative teaching and research are integral to the position.