Cytogenetic Pathology position at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Cytogenetic Pathology Opportunity Available

Our organization is seeking Clinical Laboratory Geneticists for positions at various academic ranks, including Assistant Professor (up to 5 years of experience), Associate Professor (more than 5 years of experience), or Professor (10+ years of experience) to serve as Laboratory Director within our Cytogenetics Laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and interpretation of genetic test results.
• Prepare and review final test reports, including karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and OGM analyses for oncological, prenatal, and postnatal specimens.
• Assist the Medical Director in overseeing the operations related to specimen handling, testing, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality for clients and patients.
• Develop and validate in-house assays for oncology and other clinically relevant applications using advanced testing technologies.
• Maintain standard operating procedure manuals and quality control practices.
• Guide 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 and contribute to the education of Pathology and OB/GYN residents/fellows, as well as training LGG fellows through an ACGME-accredited program.
• Engage in innovative activities, including publishing, collaboration, and the development of new tests, with departmental and institutional support for teaching and research.

What We Offer

• Academic rank, tenure, and salary will be aligned with experience.
• Full-time faculty position at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, participating in the faculty practice plan.
• Access to transition or seed funding, space, and resources for extramurally funded research programs.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Defined contribution plan and a 403b plan with employer matching.
• Relocation expense reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Six weeks of vacation and funding of $4,110 for Continuing Medical Education (CME).

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity through initiatives that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.