Director, Molecular Diagnostics & NGS Leadership

New York Genome Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading research institution in New York seeks a Director of Molecular Diagnostics to serve as the CLIA Laboratory Director. This role includes providing scientific and clinical leadership for a laboratory performing next-generation sequencing tests. Responsibilities cover regulatory oversight, personnel management, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates should possess an MD or PhD in related fields with board certification and at least 5 years of leadership experience in molecular diagnostics. This position offers a flexible work policy and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in molecular biology, genetics, or related field required.
• Board certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics or Pathology needed.
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience in molecular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for molecular diagnostic testing operations.
• Lead development of next-generation sequencing diagnostic assays.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics assay validation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

MD or PhD in molecular biology, genetics, or related field

Board certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics

Job description

A leading research institution in New York seeks a Director of Molecular Diagnostics to serve as the CLIA Laboratory Director. This role includes providing scientific and clinical leadership for a laboratory performing next-generation sequencing tests. Responsibilities cover regulatory oversight, personnel management, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates should possess an MD or PhD in related fields with board certification and at least 5 years of leadership experience in molecular diagnostics. This position offers a flexible work policy and comprehensive benefits package.