Senior Clinical Molecular Geneticist

Abbott Laboratories; Illinois; On-site; USD 113,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer contrib

Career development opportunities

Recognition as great place to work

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Principal Clinical Molecular Geneticist to oversee clinical DNA sequencing test data, reports, and gene panel curation. You will guide process improvements, coach colleagues, and ensure high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards, and collaboration across teams while maintaining confidentiality and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/DO with appropriate board certification and lab leadership experience.
• Significant experience reviewing and signing out clinical genetic test reports.

Responsibilities

• Review genetic testing data and interpret variants, sign lab reports.
• Curate gene panels based on literature for comprehensive coverage.
• Lead process-improvement projects to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Troubleshoot test systems with staff and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Serve as trusted expert for colleagues on complex cases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Genetic data interpretation

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in chemical/biological/clinical lab science

Medical Doctor or DO with board certification in pathology

Board certification (ABB HCLD / ABMGG / CCMG)

New York licensure or ability to obtain in 6 months

Job description

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Principal Clinical Molecular Geneticist to oversee clinical DNA sequencing test data, reports, and gene panel curation. You will guide process improvements, coach colleagues, and ensure high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards, and collaboration across teams while maintaining confidentiality and travel up to 10% as needed.