Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCoraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15108, United States
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 advanced clinical diagnostics and academic inquiry, offering a unique faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh.
The UCGL is a vital hub performing prenatal, constitutional, and oncology molecular testing. The laboratory leverages advanced technologies, including next-generation sequencing (NGS), to deliver comprehensive services such as whole exome sequencing, disease-specific genomic panels, hereditary cancer screening, carrier screening, and pharmacogenomic analysis.
As Assistant Director, you will provide technical leadership and compliance oversight while actively participating in case sign-out, assay development, and client consultation. You will evaluate and report on complex clinical genetics and genomics cases, utilizing techniques ranging from Sanger sequencing to quantitative RT-PCR and NGS.
Beyond laboratory operations, this position involves significant collaboration with UPMC and University of Pittsburgh partners, including UPMC Children's Hospital, to drive service development and business planning. You will also play a key role in education and training, providing instruction to laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows.
Aligned with the clinical and public health missions of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, you will engage in research, collaborate with faculty across the institution, and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. The role encourages publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at professional conferences.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The organization is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives designed to support a diverse workforce.
Work model: On-site
Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15108, United States
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Skills: Whole Exome Sequencing, Disease Specific Genomic Panels, Hereditary Cancer Screening, Carrier Screening, Pharmacogenomic Analysis, Next Generation Sequencing, Sanger Sequencing, Quantitative RT PCR, NGS, Exome Analysis.
Education: PhD in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field required.