Genomics Core Director: High-Throughput Sequencing & Strategy

MARSHALLTOWN YMCA-YWCA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; 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 scientific leadership, strategic vision, and operational oversight for a state-of-the-art genomics core.

You will guide technology adoption, manage budgets, collaborate with investigators, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver reproducible sequencing data and innovative assays.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement allows substitution of education for related work experience.
• Director level may require a bachelor’s degree with 12 years of related experience or a master’s degree with 10 years of related experience.
• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in genomics or related field.

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 contribute to library preparation and sequencing operations.
• Regularly update core facility website to maximize visibility and showcase capabilities.
• Build partnerships with related shared resources (bioinformatics, informatics).
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer-service orientation

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

PhD

MD/PhD

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 scientific leadership, strategic vision, and operational oversight for a state-of-the-art genomics core.

You will guide technology adoption, manage budgets, collaborate with investigators, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver reproducible sequencing data and innovative assays.