Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on7469, Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15218, United States
About the Opportunity
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking a PhD, MD, or DO Geneticist to serve as Assistant Director of the UPMC Clinical Genomics Laboratory (UCGL). This role sits at the intersection of clinical excellence, academic inquiry, and operational leadership within a high-volume laboratory performing prenatal, constitutional, and oncology molecular testing.
The UCGL provides comprehensive services including whole exome sequencing, disease-specific genomic panels, hereditary cancer screening, carrier screening, and pharmacogenomic analysis using advanced technologies such as next-generation sequencing (NGS). As Assistant Director, you will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh, contributing to the institution's mission of advancing clinical and public health through research and education.
The Role in Context
In this position, you will provide technical leadership and compliance oversight for the clinical genomics laboratory. Your day-to-day impact involves evaluating and reporting complex clinical genetics cases, assisting in the development and validation of laboratory procedures, and ensuring ongoing adherence to CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with UPMC and University of Pittsburgh partners, including UPMC Children's Hospital, to drive service development and business planning.
Beyond laboratory operations, you will serve as a key consultant to clinicians and clients regarding test selection and result interpretation. The role also encompasses a significant academic component, requiring active participation in research aligned with UPMC's mission, collaboration with faculty across the institution, and teaching responsibilities at undergraduate and graduate levels. You will be expected to train laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows, while contributing to the field through peer-reviewed publications and professional conference presentations.
Our Commitment to Diversity
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. We are committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives designed to support a diverse workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
7469, Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15218, United States
Swissvale, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSupport the UPMC Clinical Genomics Laboratory with technical leadership and compliance oversight
- check_circleReview and approve laboratory procedures and QA/QI plans with the Lab Director
- check_circleAssist in developing, validating, and maintaining laboratory procedures
- check_circleEnsure ongoing compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory requirements
- check_circleConsult with clinicians and clients regarding test selection and result interpretation
- check_circleCollaborate with partners on service development and business planning
- check_circleParticipate in research aligned with clinical and public health missions
- check_circleContribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
- check_circleProvide training to laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows
Requirements
- verifiedPhD, MD, or DO in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field
- verifiedABMGG board certified or board eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Clinical Molecular Genetics
- verifiedMinimum 3 years clinical laboratory experience
- verifiedExpertise in exome/genome analysis and interpretation of sequence and CNV data from NGS
- verifiedProficiency with LIMS and genomic data analysis tools
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Whole Exome Sequencing, Disease Specific Genomic Panels, Hereditary Cancer Screening, Carrier Screening, Pharmacogenomic Analysis, Next Generation Sequencing, NGS, Sanger Sequencing, Quantitative RT PCR, Exome/genome Analysis.
Education: PhD in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC
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Day-to-day, the Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC will support the upmc clinical genomics laboratory with technical leadership and compliance oversight; review and approve laboratory procedures and qa/qi plans with the lab director; assist in developing, validating, and maintaining laboratory procedures; and ensure ongoing compliance with clia, cap, and other regulatory requirements.
What are the requirements for this Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab role?expand_more
UPMC is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: PhD, MD, or DO in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field; ABMGG board certified or board eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Clinical Molecular Genetics; Minimum 3 years clinical laboratory experience; Expertise in exome/genome analysis and interpretation of sequence and CNV data from NGS; and Proficiency with LIMS and genomic data analysis tools.
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Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC is based in 7469, Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15218, United States. This is a on-site role.
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UPMC has listed this Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab role as on-site.
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Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC include Whole Exome Sequencing; Disease Specific Genomic Panels; Hereditary Cancer Screening; Carrier Screening; Pharmacogenomic Analysis; Next Generation Sequencing; NGS; and Sanger Sequencing.
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Educational requirements for this role: PhD in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field required.
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Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC is part of the scientific & qa job category on Recrutus.