Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on6648, Kinsman Road, Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15217, 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 research, and technical leadership within a facility performing comprehensive prenatal, constitutional, and oncology molecular testing.
The UCGL leverages advanced technologies, including next-generation sequencing (NGS), to deliver services ranging from whole exome sequencing and hereditary cancer screening to pharmacogenomic analysis. 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 laboratory, working alongside the CLIA/CAP Lab Director to review and approve procedures and quality assurance plans. Your day-to-day impact involves evaluating and reporting complex clinical genetics cases, assisting in the development and validation of new assays, and consulting with clinicians on test selection and result interpretation.
Beyond laboratory operations, you will collaborate with partners across UPMC, including UPMC Children's Hospital, to drive service development and business planning. This role is designed for a leader who can bridge the gap between high-level regulatory compliance and the practical needs of clinical care, ensuring the laboratory remains at the forefront of genomic medicine.
Academic and Research Contribution
A core component of this opportunity is the integration of research and teaching. You will participate in research aligned with the missions of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, collaborating with faculty and researchers across the institution. Your contributions will include publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at professional conferences.
You will also play a vital role in education, providing training to laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows, while contributing to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Maintaining active ABMGG certification and staying current with advances in genetics and molecular genomics is essential to fulfilling these academic responsibilities.
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
6648, Kinsman Road, Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15217, United States
Pittsburgh, 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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In this Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC role, you 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 6648, Kinsman Road, Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15217, 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.