Director, Genomics Core

MARSHALLTOWN YMCA-YWCA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a Director to lead the High-Throughput Genomics Shared Resource (HTG). The role provides scientific leadership, strategic vision, and operational oversight for a state-of-the-art genomics core.

You will guide technology adoption, manage budgets, collaborate with investigators, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver reproducible sequencing data and innovative assays.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement allows substitution of education for related work experience.
• Director level may require a bachelor’s degree with 12 years of related experience or a master’s degree with 10 years of related experience.
• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in genomics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for HTG in collaboration with HCI and University leadership.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize new genomic technologies and workflows.
• Provide expertise to investigators on experimental design, including sample preparation, library construction, and sequencing requirements.
• Manage core operations including staffing, scheduling, sample tracking and planning, budgeting, billing rates, vendor relationships, and instrument repairs.
• Ensure robust and high-quality data generation through SOP development, documentation, instrument performance monitoring, and continuous process improvement.
• Engage in laboratory work and contribute to library preparation and sequencing operations.
• Regularly update core facility website to maximize visibility and showcase capabilities.
• Build partnerships with related shared resources (bioinformatics, informatics).
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer-service orientation

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

PhD

MD/PhD

Job description

Director, Genomics Core

Job Summary

Director, High-Throughput Genomics SharedResource

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), University of Utah — Salt LakeCity, UT Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah seeks adedicated scientist and operational leader to serve as Director ofthe High-Throughput Genomics Shared Resource (HTG). The Directorwill provide strategic vision, scientific leadership, andoperational oversight for a state-of-the-art genomics core thatenables cutting-edge research across HCI, the University of Utah,and external collaborators.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly collaborativegroup that supports high-throughput sequencing and genomicstechnologies, drives innovation in assay development and technologyadoption, and strengthens HCI's research mission.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care,and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve –which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – withimpact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we inviteyou to share how your professional experiences have prepared you toserve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancerburden experienced by all people and communities. This may includedescription of your prior experiences related to research,prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training,administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman CancerInstitute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee daily operations and budgets,ensure high-quality and reproducible data generation, and partnerwith investigators to design and execute genomics studies. TheDirector will also guide platform evaluation and technologyadoption in response to emerging needs. The Director will report tothe Senior Director of Data Science and AI, the Deputy Director ofHCI, and interact with the Shared Resource Advisory CommitteeMembers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for HTG in collaborationwith HCI and University leadership.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize new genomic technologies andworkflows.
• Provide expertise to investigators on experimental design,including sample preparation, library construction, and sequencingrequirements.
• Manage core operations including staffing, scheduling, sampletracking and planning, budgeting, billing rates, vendorrelationships, and instrument repairs.
• Ensure robust and high-quality data generation through SOPdevelopment, documentation, instrument performance monitoring, andcontinuous process improvement.
• Engage in laboratory work and directly contribute to librarypreparation and sequencing operations.
• Regularly update core facility website to maximize visibilityand showcase cutting edge capabilities.
• Build strong partnerships with related shared resources (e.g.,bioinformatics, research informatics).
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels: Director, Research Science: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in genomics,molecular biology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in high-throughput genomics,sequencing operations, assay development, or shared resourceleadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-throughput sequencingworkflows.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complexoperations.
• Strong communication and customer-service orientation with atrack record of effective investigator partnership.

Requisition Details

• Requisition Number: PRN45896B
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Work Schedule Summary:
• Department: 01219 - HCI HIGH-THROUGHPUT GENOMICS
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $91,232 to $209,298
• Close Date: 10/01/2026
• Open Until Filled: