Director of Genetics & Cytogenetics Operations

Yoh Idibu; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Referral Bonus Programs

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Geneticists to lead the Genetics Department in a clinical diagnostics setting in Alpharetta, GA. You will oversee operations, regulatory compliance, and scientific integrity of genetic testing programs.

The role emphasizes cancer cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, FISH, microarray, and the adoption of new testing technologies while mentoring staff and managing QA programs.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Genetics or a closely related scientific discipline required.
• Completion of a two-year ABMG-approved training program required.
• Minimum of five to seven years of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise in cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, and FISH.
• Strong experience in cancer cytogenetics, including complex cancer karyotyping using microscopy and molecular approaches.
• Experience with constitutional and prenatal cytogenetics, including 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for the Genetics Department, ensuring compliance with 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.
• Support strategic planning, business development, and implementation of new genetic testing technologies, laboratory services, and diagnostic assays.

Skills

Genetics leadership

Cytogenetics expertise

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory operations

Education

MD or PhD in Genetics

Tools

FISH

Microarray testing

Cytogenetics techniques

Job description

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Geneticists to lead the Genetics Department in a clinical diagnostics setting in Alpharetta, GA. You will oversee operations, regulatory compliance, and scientific integrity of genetic testing programs.

The role emphasizes cancer cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, FISH, microarray, and the adoption of new testing technologies while mentoring staff and managing QA programs.