Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2559, Tilbrook Road, Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15146, 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. As Assistant Director, you will play a pivotal role in the laboratory's mission to provide high-quality genomic services while fostering collaboration with UPMC Children's Hospital and other institutional partners on service development and business planning.
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 laboratory management, you will engage in direct client consultation, guiding clinicians on test selection and result interpretation. You will also contribute to the academic mission by participating in research aligned with UPMC's public health goals, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and training laboratory staff, students, and fellows. Maintaining active ABMGG certification and staying current with advances in molecular genomics will be integral to your professional practice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The organization is deeply committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and various initiatives designed to support a diverse workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2559, Tilbrook Road, Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15146, United States
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
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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
In this Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC role, you will 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.