Pathology - Molecular Pathologist and Assistant Laboratory Director in the Molecular and Genomi[...]

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a full‑time faculty member to serve as Assistant Director of the Molecular and Genomic Pathology Services (MGPS) Laboratory in the Division of Pathology. The role focuses on overseeing molecular diagnostics, including NGS, real‑time PCR, and other modalities for pediatric oncology and infectious diseases.

The candidate will lead day‑to‑day operations, collaborate with the Medical Laboratory Director on case sign‑out, and develop new tests

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with ABP Molecular Genetic Pathology board certification.
• Interest in molecular pathology of hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and viral infections.
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Bioinformatics/clinical informatics experience is desirable but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the MGPS laboratory.
• Collaborate with the Medical Laboratory Director to review, interpret, and sign out oncology cases.
• Ensure adherence to technical procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide consultation on test utilization and interpretation for clinicians.
• Develop and validate new molecular tests for clinical use.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory agencies and quality systems.
• Contribute to teaching of fellows and participate in research projects.
• Review laboratory data and reports and support collaborative research within the division.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent contributor

Education

MD/MD‑PhD + ABP MGP

Tools

Bioinformatics

Job description

Overview

The Division of Pathology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is recruiting a full‑time faculty member to serve as an Assistant Director of the Molecular and Genomic Pathology Services (MGPS) Laboratory. The MGPS laboratory provides clinical molecular pathology services to patients at CCHMC and functions as a reference laboratory for other regional and national pediatric hospitals. The department seeks an outstanding molecular pathologist with a broad range of experience in molecular diagnostics, including high‑throughput technologies such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). The laboratory performs molecular diagnostic testing for oncology and infectious diseases specimens using NGS and conventional testing modalities, such as real‑time PCR, droplet digital PCR, and fragment analysis. It offers a comprehensive pediatric cancer NGS panel for solid tumors and hematopoietic neoplasms and minimal residual disease monitoring for histiocytosis. The laboratory is actively engaged in development of novel assays for viral resistance testing, methylation classifiers, and liquid biopsy testing and is implementing robotic automation to support its growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and direction of the day‑to‑day clinical operations of the MGPS laboratory
• Work closely with the Medical Laboratory Director to review, interpret, and sign out clinical oncology cases
• Oversee adherence to technical laboratory procedures and policies and assist in troubleshooting technical problems
• Provide consultation to healthcare professionals and clients regarding test utilization and interpretation
• Develop and validate new tests
• Oversee compliance with regulatory agencies
• Review laboratory data and reports
• Contribute to faculty teaching responsibilities, including teaching pediatric pathology fellows in the department
• Lead or participate in collaborative research projects with other faculty within the Division of Pathology and other divisions in the hospital

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD in a Life Science discipline with board certification in Molecular Genetic Pathology (MGP) from the American Board of Pathology (ABP)
• Interest in molecular pathology of hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and viral infectious diseases
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a collaborative team
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Experience or formal training in bioinformatics or clinical informatics is desirable but not necessary
• Academic rank and salary will be based on qualifications and experience

EEO Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.