Cytogenetic Pathology position at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Cytogenetic Pathology Opportunity in Pittsburgh, PA

The Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is seeking Clinical Laboratory Geneticists for positions as Assistant Professor (up to 5 years of experience), Associate Professor (more than 5 years of experience), or Professor (10+ years of experience) Laboratory Director. These roles will be within the UPMC Cytogenetics Laboratories at the rank of Assistant/Associate or Professor in the Appointment Stream.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and interpretation of test results, prepare and review final reports, and report on karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and OGM analyses for oncological, prenatal, and postnatal specimens.
• Support the Medical Director in overseeing the direction, supervision, and administration of specimen handling, testing, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality for clients and patients.
• Work in a cutting-edge academic laboratory, developing and validating in-house assays for oncology and other clinically relevant applications.
• Assist in maintaining standard operating procedure manuals and quality control practices, while guiding cytogenetics technical staff in proficiency testing programs as mandated by regulatory and licensing bodies (CLIA, CAP).
• Collaborate closely with the Division of Molecular & Genomic Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, contributing to the education of Pathology and OB/GYN residents/fellows, as well as training LGG fellows through the ACGME-accredited program.
• Engage in innovative activities, including publishing, collaborating, and developing new tests, with departmental and institutional support for teaching and research initiatives.

What We Offer

• Academic rank, tenure, and salary will be aligned with experience. The selected candidate will be a full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and participate in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.
• For those with an existing or developing extramurally funded research program, transition or seed funding, space, and resources will be provided.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Defined contribution plan and a 403b plan with employer matching.
• Relocation expense reimbursement of up to $10,000.
• Six weeks of vacation and continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.
• Funding of $4,110 for CME activities.

Qualifications

• MD/DO and/or PhD candidates in Biology who are ABMGG-Certified or eligible for certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) or Cytogenetics are encouraged to apply.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in cytogenetic testing of oncology specimens and those who have developed new molecular and cytogenetic tests, such as Optical Genome Mapping.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran and are dedicated to promoting diversity through initiatives that foster inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.