Director of Genetics

Yoh Services LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC is seeking a Director, Genetics to lead a clinical diagnostics genetics department in Alpharetta, GA. You will guide scientific integrity, operations, and strategic direction while ensuring compliance with CLIA and accrediting standards.

This role covers cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, oncology genetics, FISH, and advanced genetic testing technologies, directing staff development and adoption of new assays to drive growth and quality.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Genetics is required.
• Completion of ABMG-approved training.
• Extensive clinical laboratory leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for the Genetics Department.
• Direct daily laboratory operations and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee patient report sign-out with Pathology team.
• Develop SOPs and QA documentation.
• Support growth through new genetic testing technologies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Genetics expertise

Cytogenetics

FISH testing

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Staff development

Communication skills

Education

MD or PhD in Genetics

ABMG-approved training

CLIA director qualifications

Tools

Microscopy (Karyotyping)

FISH techniques

Next-gen sequencing

Job description

Yoh is hiring a Director, Genetics for our clinical diagnostics laboratory client. In this leadership role, you will oversee the overall operations, strategic direction, and scientific integrity of the Genetics Department, ensuring compliance with all applicable clinical laboratory regulations and quality standards. The Director, Genetics will provide scientific and operational leadership for cytogenetics and molecular cytogenetics testing, including oncology genetics, FISH, and advanced genetic testing technologies. This position will be responsible for laboratory performance, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, staff development, and the implementation of new technologies and services. The ideal candidate will bring extensive clinical laboratory leadership experience, strong expertise in cancer cytogenetics, and the ability to drive operational excellence while supporting organizational growth.

Industry: Clinical Diagnostics / Genetics / Molecular Cytogenetics

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Compensation: 160k - 180k annual

Type: Direct Hire

Job Functions

• Provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for the Genetics Department, ensuring compliance with applicable clinical laboratory regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Direct and oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable genetic testing and reporting.
• Develop and maintain an effective departmental structure to support uninterrupted laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and scientific integrity.
• Oversee patient report sign-out activities in collaboration with the Pathology team, ensuring accuracy and validity of test results.
• Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory procedures, testing methods, and Quality Control processes.
• Assume responsibility for the review and approval of laboratory activities, including internal and external Quality Control and validation of new equipment, methods, and testing procedures.
• Support strategic planning, business development, and implementation of new genetic testing technologies, laboratory services, and diagnostic assays.
• Lead initiatives involving microarray testing strategies and technical-only Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) services.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise in cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, oncology genetics, and related diagnostic testing.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to address scientific, medical, laboratory, and patient-reporting inquiries.
• Review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Genetics Department.
• Maintain laboratory accreditation and Quality Assurance programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary departmental representative during laboratory inspections, regulatory audits, and accreditation assessments.
• Ensure timely investigation and implementation of corrective actions related to audit findings, laboratory deficiencies, and Quality System issues.
• Develop and deliver scientific presentations and technical training for employees, customers, and professional meetings.
• Provide scientific guidance and consultation on complex laboratory testing and technical issues.
• Oversee departmental training programs and ensure personnel competency, procedural compliance, and adherence to laboratory policies.
• Mentor, train, and develop Associate Genetics Directors and other laboratory personnel.
• Monitor developments in clinical laboratory medicine, oncology genetics, cytogenetics, and emerging diagnostic technologies.
• Maintain required professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Foster a collaborative departmental culture that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Support long-term laboratory planning, growth strategies, and organizational performance initiatives.

Education, Licensure and/or Experience

• MD or PhD in Genetics or a closely related scientific discipline required.
• Completion of a two-year American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)-approved training program required.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise in cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH).
• Strong experience in cancer cytogenetics, including complex cancer karyotyping using microscopy and molecular approaches.
• Experience with constitutional and prenatal cytogenetics, including Products of Conception (POC) testing.
• Familiarity with advanced genetic and diagnostic testing technologies, including microarray testing.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing clinical laboratory operations, Quality Control, method validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and approving laboratory SOPs, testing procedures, and Quality Assurance documentation.
• Strong understanding of clinical laboratory accreditation requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Experience supporting laboratory inspections, audits, and corrective action initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to provide scientific and technical leadership in a clinical diagnostics environment.
• Experience mentoring, training, and developing scientific and laboratory personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific and technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Pathology, laboratory operations, executive leadership, and external customers.
• Strong strategic planning and operational leadership skills with the ability to support laboratory growth and new testing initiatives.

Required Certifications

• Certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or equivalent qualifications and certifications acceptable for a CLIA laboratory director.

Preferred Certifications

• New York State Certificate of Qualification (COQ) in Cytogenetics and Molecular Cytogenetics preferred.
• Valid California Clinical Cytogenetics license preferred.

Physical Job Requirements

• Clinical diagnostics laboratory and professional office environment.
• Regular use of computers and laboratory information systems for reviewing patient reports, laboratory documentation, and scientific data.
• May require standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods while overseeing laboratory operations and administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to review detailed microscopic images, cytogenetic results, laboratory reports, and technical documentation.
• May require working within clinical laboratory environments while following established safety, infection control, and regulatory procedures.
• Must maintain compliance with laboratory safety requirements and applicable policies.

Estimated Min Rate: $126000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $180000.00

What’s In It for You?

Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.