Director, Genetics: Clinical Cytogenetics & Molecular Testing

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is recruiting a Director, Genetics for a clinical diagnostics lab in Alpharetta, GA. You will oversee the Genetics Department operations, strategy, scientific integrity, and compliance with clinical laboratory regulations while directing cytogenetics and molecular cytogenetics testing including oncology genetics and FISH.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or PhD in Genetics, ABMG-approved training, and 5–7 years of leadership in a CLIA laboratory, with a proven

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Genetics or related discipline required.
• Completion of an ABMG-approved training program required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• Extensive knowledge in cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, and FISH.
• Strong cancer cytogenetics experience including karyotyping and molecular approaches.
• Experience with constitutional and prenatal cytogenetics including POC testing.
• Experience leading clinical laboratory operations, QC, method validation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for the Genetics Department, ensuring regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.
• Direct daily lab operations to ensure accurate, timely genetic testing and reporting.
• Develop and maintain an effective departmental structure to support operations, compliance, and integrity.
• Oversee patient report sign-out activities with the Pathology team for accuracy and validity.
• Lead development and maintenance of SOPs, QC processes, and testing methodologies.
• Review and approve laboratory activities, QC, and validation of new equipment and methods.
• Support strategic planning, business development, and adoption of new genetic testing technologies.
• Lead microarray testing strategies and FISH services.
• Provide scientific guidance in cytogenetics and oncology genetics.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Mentoring

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD or PhD in Genetics

ABMG-approved training

Tools

Cytogenetics instruments

Job description

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is recruiting a Director, Genetics for a clinical diagnostics lab in Alpharetta, GA. You will oversee the Genetics Department operations, strategy, scientific integrity, and compliance with clinical laboratory regulations while directing cytogenetics and molecular cytogenetics testing including oncology genetics and FISH.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or PhD in Genetics, ABMG-approved training, and 5–7 years of leadership in a CLIA laboratory, with a proven