Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMount Lebanon Golf Course, 1000, Pine Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15234, 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 offers a unique dual appointment, combining technical leadership within a high-volume clinical laboratory with a faculty position at the University of Pittsburgh.
The UCGL performs comprehensive prenatal, constitutional, and oncology molecular testing, utilizing advanced technologies such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) for whole exome sequencing, disease-specific panels, and pharmacogenomic analysis. The Assistant Director will play a pivotal role in the laboratory's mission to provide high-quality diagnostic services while fostering innovation through assay development and research aligned with UPMC's clinical and public health goals.
Day in the Life
In this role, you will bridge the gap between clinical operations and academic advancement. Your day will involve evaluating and reporting complex clinical genetics cases, including carrier screening and NGS data interpretation. You will provide technical and compliance oversight, reviewing procedures and QA/QI plans alongside the Lab Director to ensure adherence to CLIA and CAP regulations.
Beyond the bench, you will collaborate with partners across UPMC, including UPMC Children's Hospital, to drive service development and business planning. You will also serve as a key consultant to clinicians regarding test selection and result interpretation. As a faculty member, you will contribute to the institution's academic mission by teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, training laboratory staff, residents, and fellows, and engaging in peer-reviewed research and professional conferences.
Our Commitment to Culture
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce. We believe that a diverse team drives better outcomes for our patients and our community.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Mount Lebanon Golf Course, 1000, Pine Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15234, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleContribute to technical leadership, compliance oversight, and case sign out for the clinical genomics laboratory
- check_circleReview and approve procedures and QA/QI plans with the CLIA/CAP Lab Director
- check_circleAssist in developing, validating, implementing, 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
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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
What does a Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC do?expand_more
A Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC is responsible for the following: Contribute to technical leadership, compliance oversight, and case sign out for the clinical genomics laboratory; Review and approve procedures and QA/QI plans with the CLIA/CAP Lab Director; Assist in developing, validating, implementing, 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 Mount Lebanon Golf Course, 1000, Pine Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15234, 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.