Clinical Director - Genetics/Genomics

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks a Genetics/Genomics Clinical Director in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves expanding the genetics/genomics program, requiring expertise in cytogenetics and molecular genetics. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and ABMGG board certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or equivalent. Responsibilities include clinical data review, consultation requests, and educational program development. Benefits include health, financial, and various incentive programs.

Qualifications

• ABMGG board certified or board eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
• Experience with regulatory agencies.
• Completion of training.

Responsibilities

• Review and correlate clinical data to diagnose diseases.
• Provide educational programs for medical and lab staff.
• Make recommendations on incorporating new tests.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Technological change and innovation

Education

Ph.D. in clinical laboratory science or related field

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Cytogenetic Testing-Ref Lab

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Lab

Position Summary

We are seeking a Genetics/Genomics Clinical Director to join our growing laboratory and help expand our genetics/genomics program. This role offers the opportunity to deepen expertise across cytogenetics, including chromosome analysis, FISH, and microarray and molecular genetics/genomics, including PCR, NGS, and pharmacogenomics (PGx), while contributing to the growth of our genetics/genomics service line. Candidates must be ABMGG board certified or board eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG), or hold board certification in both Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics and Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.

Core Functions

• Reviews, releases and correlates clinical data utilizing standard laboratory procedures to diagnose from body tissue, fluids, secretions, and other specimens, the presence and stage of diseases. Reviews, interprets and documents clinical test results within established turnaround times.
• Honors requests for consultations from clinicians regarding the appropriateness and interpretation of laboratory tests. Due to the importance of quality patient care, servicing consultation requests of all types is considered imperative.
• Provides inputs for new research developments in the appropriate fields of expertise. Makes recommendations on incorporating new tests for development.
• Provides educational programs for the medical and laboratory staff as required.
• Interacts with internal (Client Services, Support Services, Lab staff, Sales and Marketing) and external customers of the organization to facilitate and foster increased transfer of information related to medicine and science; works closely with Sales staff to provide appropriate medical scientific support as well.
• Provides oversight and guidance to laboratory Technical Directors, Supervisors, Technical Specialists and Technical Staff in his/her area of expertise as needed.

SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY

This position provides consultation to the clinical laboratory within their area(s) of expertise, which will maximize the quality of patient care and minimize over utilization of laboratory resources. The individual will assume supporting responsibilities as required by the Medical Director of the Division and will participate as a consultant to Banner Healthcare with laboratory programs stewardship programs as required. Internal customers include laboratory staff, hospital staff, pathologists, and medical directors. External customers are physician’s offices, patients, vendors, regulatory agencies and educational facilities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to drive technological change and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in clinical laboratory science, medical technology or in chemical or biological sciences.
• Completion of training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification or eligibility by the appropriate Specialty Board or any appropriate State.
• DOH personnel License/Eligibility as required by field of study.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies.
• Experience with Six Sigma or other industry quality methods and practices.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans