Genomics Core Director: High-Throughput Sequencing

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a Director to lead the High-Throughput Genomics Shared Resource (HTG). The role provides strategic vision, scientific leadership, and operational oversight for cutting-edge genomics core activities.

The Director will guide technology adoption, manage budgets and staffing, and partner with investigators across HCI, the University, and external collaborators to advance cancer research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with equivalency + 12 years of related work experience or Master’s degree + 10 years of related work experience.
• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in genomics, molecular biology, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in high-throughput genomics, sequencing operations, assay development, or shared resource leadership.

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

Leadership

Genomics

Sequencing workflows

Team management

Communication

Education

PhD preferred

Job description

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a Director to lead the High-Throughput Genomics Shared Resource (HTG). The role provides strategic vision, scientific leadership, and operational oversight for cutting-edge genomics core activities.

The Director will guide technology adoption, manage budgets and staffing, and partner with investigators across HCI, the University, and external collaborators to advance cancer research.