Laboratory Director, Cytogenetics & Genomics

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Cytogenetics Laboratories in Pittsburgh, part of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, seeks a Clinical Laboratory Geneticist at the Assistant/Associate Laboratory Director level.

Responsibilities include analysis and interpretation of cytogenetic results, preparing and reviewing final reports, and reporting on karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and OGM analyses in oncologic, prenatal, and postnatal specimens.

Qualifications

• MD/DO and/or PhD in relevant fields
• ABMGG certification or eligibility in LGG or Cytogenetics
• Experience with oncologic, prenatal and postnatal cytogenetic testing
• Development/validation of in-house assays in oncology or related areas
• Participation in proficiency testing and quality control programs
• Education/teaching of residents/fellows in a academic setting

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret results; prepare and review final test reports.
• Report karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and OGM analyses.
• Lead/supervise cytogenetics staff; participate in proficiency testing.
• Assist Medical Director in operations and administration of cytogenetics lab.
• Develop/validate new tests; publish and collaborate on research.
• Educate residents/fellows and participate in ACGME-accredited program.

Skills

Karyotyping

FISH

Microarray

OGM (Optical Genome Mapping)

Cytogenetics

Teaching/education

Education

MD/DO and/or PhD

ABMGG-Certified or Eligible for LGG/Cytogenetics

Tools

Laboratory Genetics and Genomics

Job description

UPMC Cytogenetics Laboratories in Pittsburgh, part of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, seeks a Clinical Laboratory Geneticist at the Assistant/Associate Laboratory Director level.

Responsibilities include analysis and interpretation of cytogenetic results, preparing and reviewing final reports, and reporting on karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and OGM analyses in oncologic, prenatal, and postnatal specimens.