Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on638, Linda Drive, Brookline, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15226, United States
About the Role
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital is seeking an Assistant Director to support the UPMC Clinical Genomics Laboratory (UCGL). This role serves as a critical bridge between clinical operations and academic advancement, offering a unique opportunity to hold a faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh while leading technical initiatives in a high-volume environment.
The UCGL performs comprehensive prenatal, constitutional, and oncology molecular testing using advanced technologies such as next-generation sequencing (NGS). The Assistant Director will provide technical leadership and compliance oversight, ensuring the laboratory maintains the highest standards of quality and regulatory adherence. Day-to-day responsibilities include evaluating and reporting complex clinical genetics cases, assisting in the development and validation of new assays, and consulting with clinicians regarding test selection and result interpretation.
Beyond laboratory operations, this position is deeply embedded in the academic mission of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and researchers on projects aligned with clinical and public health goals, contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in training for laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows. The role also involves active participation in business planning and service development in collaboration with UPMC Children's Hospital and other institutional partners.
Work location
Work model: On-site
638, Linda Drive, Brookline, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15226, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConsult with clinicians and clients regarding test selection and result interpretation
- check_circleProvide training and education to laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows
- check_circleCollaborate with partners on service development and business planning
- check_circleParticipate in research aligned with clinical and public health missions
- check_circleConduct technical leadership and compliance oversight for the clinical genomics laboratory
- check_circleEvaluate and report clinical genetics cases using NGS, Sanger sequencing, and other methods
- check_circlePublish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences
- check_circleDevelop, validate, and maintain laboratory procedures and QA/QI plans
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, Abmgg.
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
In this Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC role, you will consult with clinicians and clients regarding test selection and result interpretation; provide training and education to laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows; collaborate with partners on service development and business planning; and participate in research aligned with clinical and public health missions.
What are the requirements for this Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab role?expand_more
To qualify for the Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC position, applicants should have: 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 638, Linda Drive, Brookline, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15226, 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.