Director, High-Throughput Genomics Core

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a Director for the High-Throughput Genomics Shared Resource (HTG). This role leads a multidisciplinary team, guiding sequencing workflows, technology adoption, and investigator collaborations to advance cancer genomics research.

The Director will oversee operations, budgets, and SOPs, while directly contributing to library prep and sequencing. Strong leadership and strategic vision are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in genomics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in high-throughput genomics, sequencing operations, or shared-resource leadership.
• Proven leadership managing teams and complex operations.
• Strong communication and customer-service orientation with investigator partnership.

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 directly contribute to library preparation and sequencing operations.
• Regularly update core facility website to maximize visibility and showcase cutting edge capabilities.
• Build strong partnerships with related shared resources (e.g., bioinformatics, research informatics).
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.

Skills

Genomics leadership

Sequencing operations

Assay development

Team management

Communication skills

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in genomics or related field

Bachelor’s or Master’s with extensive related experience

Job description

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a Director for the High-Throughput Genomics Shared Resource (HTG). This role leads a multidisciplinary team, guiding sequencing workflows, technology adoption, and investigator collaborations to advance cancer genomics research.

The Director will oversee operations, budgets, and SOPs, while directly contributing to library prep and sequencing. Strong leadership and strategic vision are essential.