Manager Technical Director Cytogenetics

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Tampa, FL is seeking a Manager Technical Director Cytogenetics to provide scientific, technical, and operational oversight for the Cytogenetics Department, including chromosome analysis, FISH, and chromosomal microarray testing. The role requires independent clinical judgment and commitment to accurate, reliable testing and regulatory excellence.

Responsibilities include sign-out of complex cases, staff leadership, quality management, and collaboration with pathologists,

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree meeting CLIA requirements for a High-Complexity Laboratory Director.
• ABMGG Board Certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics (CCG) or LGG; Florida licensure required.
• Five years in a related laboratory field, including two years in clinical cytogenetics.

Responsibilities

• Provides scientific, technical, and operational oversight for the Cytogenetics Department.
• Independently reviews, interprets, and signs out cytogenetic cases; consults with pathologists and genetic counselors.
• Ensures testing accuracy and regulatory compliance with CLIA, CAP, ACMG, and guidelines; manages workflow design.
• Directs staff training, competency assessment, and QA/PI programs; oversees test validation and implementation.
• Exercises independent clinical judgment while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Board Certification

Clinical Cytogenetics

Regulatory Knowledge

Team Leadership

Education

Doctoral degree in Genetics or related field

Tools

LIS proficiency

Job description

Make the difference as a Manager Technical Director Cytogenetics with BayCare. In this role, you will provide scientific, technical, and operational oversight for the Cytogenetics Department, including chromosome analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and chromosomal microarray testing. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced laboratory leader who brings advanced cytogenetics expertise, independent clinical judgment, and a commitment to accurate, reliable testing and regulatory excellence.

Our Promise to Team Members

At BayCare, we foster a culture of compassion and excellence to create a lasting impact for our communities. Our team members are the heartbeat of our organization, helping deliver extraordinary care and service every day. As part of BayCare, you'll join a team where you can grow and thrive, contribute to our mission, and make a lasting impact on the patients and communities we serve. Inspired by BayCare's Team Member Value Proposition, this commitment reflects our belief that every team member has the opportunity to make the difference through meaningful work, compassionate care, and service to others.

About BayCare

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Job Title: Manager Technical Director Cytogenetics

Facility: BayCare Health System

Location: Tampa, FL

Status: Full Time, Exempt: Yes

Shift Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Position Summary

• Provides scientific, technical, and operational oversight for the Cytogenetics Department, including chromosome analysis, FISH, and chromosomal microarray testing.
• Independently reviews, interprets, and signs out cytogenetic cases and consults with pathologists, physicians, genetic counselors, and other healthcare professionals regarding test selection, result interpretation, and appropriate follow-up testing.
• Ensures accurate and reliable testing and compliance with CLIA and College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements, American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics (ACMG) standards, and current professional guidelines.
• Manages laboratory personnel and oversees staff training, competency assessment, and workflow design and optimization.
• Directs quality management, proficiency testing, and the development, validation, and implementation of new tests.
• Exercises independent clinical judgment while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Credentials: ABMGG Board Certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics (CCG) or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG). Florida Clinical Laboratory Director licensure required.
• Education: Doctoral degree in Genetics, Human Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field that meets current CLIA requirements for a High-Complexity Laboratory Director.
• Experience: Five years in a related laboratory field, including two years in clinical cytogenetics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics (CCG) certification.
• Clinical laboratory experience.
• Experience in molecular diagnostics of hereditary genetic disorders and/or pharmacogenetics.

Additional Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of professional standards and guidelines for the interpretation, classification, nomenclature, and reporting of cytogenetic findings, including International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature (ISCN) standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of chromosome abnormalities, copy number abnormalities, structural rearrangements, mosaicism, and other clinically significant cytogenomic findings.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements, pre-analytic and analytic variables, test limitations, quality control processes, and troubleshooting related to chromosome analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and chromosomal microarray testing.
• Knowledge of clinical correlation and the use of patient history, pathology findings, and relevant databases in case interpretation.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, including staffing, productivity management, turnaround time monitoring, supply and equipment management, laboratory information system (LIS) integration, and capital planning.

Why Join BayCare?

At BayCare, you’ll find more than a career. You’ll find a place where your work can make the difference every day by supporting our team members, patients, families, and the communities we serve.

• Communication: Communicates in a clear, authentic, and transparent manner to meet the needs of others and ensure messages are received and mutually understood.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness and manages one’s emotions. Recognizes and responds constructively to others’ emotions and builds meaningful relationships.
• Talent and Team Development: Develops team members and teams by empowering them, setting clear expectations, providing learning opportunities, and supporting ongoing growth.
• Change Champion: Demonstrates a commitment to enhance performance by engaging and promoting change, continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation.
• Collaboration: Collaborates by sharing responsibility, transparently exchanging information, and collectively solving problems to achieve mutually beneficial solutions.
• Results Driven: Takes ownership of outcomes by setting clear, measurable goals and aligning team efforts and resources to achieve them.
• Inclusion and Belonging: Creates an inclusive environment that values all perspectives, respects individuality, and fosters an environment where all feel a sense of belonging.

Our Total Rewards

BayCare offers a competitive total rewards package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match and additional annual contribution, annual performance appraisals with merit increases, an annual team award bonus, community discounts, and the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!