Pathology - Molecular Pathologist and Assistant Laboratory Director in the Molecular and Genomic Pathology Services (MGPS) Laboratory - Assistant Professor

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center seeks a full-time Assistant Director for the Molecular and Genomic Pathology Services Laboratory. The role combines clinical leadership with opportunities for collaborative research and test development in pediatric molecular diagnostics.

The position emphasizes oversight of MGPS operations, test validation, and close interaction with a clinical team to optimize patient care. Academic rank and salary will reflect qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD with ABP Molecular Genetic Pathology board certification.
• Experience in molecular diagnostics including high-throughput technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the MGPS laboratory.
• Review, interpret, and sign-out clinical oncology cases.
• Oversee adherence to procedures and policies and troubleshoot problems.
• Develop and validate new tests.
• Oversee regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to teaching and collaborate on research projects.

Skills

Molecular pathologist

Team leadership

Clinical consultation

Strong communication

Education

MD/PhD in Life Sciences with ABP MGP certification

Tools

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

PCR

Bioinformatics

Job description

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 the patients at CCHMC and functions as a reference laboratory for other regional and national pediatric hospitals. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Cincinnati Children's Hospital among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation.The Department of Pathology is seeking an outstanding molecular pathologist with a broad range of experience in molecular diagnostics, including high throughput technologies, such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). The MGPS laboratory performs molecular diagnostic testing for oncology and infectious diseases specimens using NGS and conventional testing modalities, such as realtime PCR, droplet digital PCR, and fragment analysis. The MGPS laboratory offers 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 classifier, and liquid biopsy testing and implementing robotic automation to support the active growth. The laboratory team consists of experienced technical specialists for conventional and NGS wetlab assay development, as well as a dedicated clinical bioinformatics team for the development of bioinformatics pipelines, software systems, and laboratory informatics infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position will include oversight and direction of the day-to-day clinical operations of the MGPS laboratory. The faculty in this position will work closely with the Medical Laboratory Director to:Review, interpret, and sign-out of clinical oncology casesOversee adherence to technical laboratory procedures and policies as well as assist in troubleshooting technical problemsProvide consultation to healthcare professionals and clients regarding test utilization and interpretationDevelop and validate new testsOversee compliance with regulatory agenciesReview laboratory data and reportsContribute to faculty teaching responsibilities, including teaching pediatric pathology fellows in the department.Despite the clinical role of this position, there are several opportunities to lead or participate in collaborative research projects with other faculty within Division of Pathology and other Divisions in the hospital. Academic rank and salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Requirements for this clinical faculty position include:An 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.The 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.For additional information about our division, please visit our website at https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/p/pathologyIn alignment with Cincinnati Children's Hospital's mission to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness of each person in our community and to meet their needs, candidates are required as part of the application process to provide a statement that is up to one page single-spaced describing their contributions to fostering an environment of dignity, respect, and inclusion for all people.

Primary Location

Primary LocationLocation RScheduleFull timeShiftDay (United States of America)DepartmentPathologyEmployee StatusRegularFTE1Weekly Hours40

About Us

About Us At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is:Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

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