Specialist, Molecular Pathology

Responsibilities Work closely with the Department of Anatomical Pathology as the lead scientist in Molecular Pathology to identify and recommend opportunities leading to the discovery of tumor related genes/pathways to further advance tumor profiling and guide clinical therapeutic drug regimens. Play a lead role in the mentoring of junior staff, students, and residents with molecular theory, concept, and experimental approaches. Aid department academic activity by mentoring Fellows/Residents and Medical Students in research projects from concept through publication. Integrate high-dimensional data to identify genes/pathways pertinent to tumor development and possible treatments; discover and implement new techniques to accelerate next‑generation sequencing for tumor fingerprinting. Apply technical experience at each step of the scientific method to facilitate successful execution of experiments in a safe, effective, and reproducible manner. Resolve inter‑disciplinary problems utilizing scientific analytical skills with a strong interest in personalized medicine. Independently develop policies, procedures, and quality control systems to support new areas of clinical testing. Develop and implement molecular diagnostic tests; interface with various departments and research staff to collaborate and arrange plans for new clinical testing that may support ongoing or future clinical trials. Prepare training programs to assure competence of technologists in theory, hands‑on technique, and interpretation of new assays for clinicians. Participate in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations. Perform detailed computations using bioinformatic tools such as those used in gene profiling, DNA sequence analysis, primer design, and other nucleic acid‑related programs to interpret raw data. Maintain a high level of technical expertise by attending scientific conferences, mining through publications and literature, and staying alert to new emerging trends in hospital laboratories. Maintain a broad range of advanced expertise in molecular science to perform innovative and original clinical and/or scientific research at the highest levels. Ensure preventative maintenance for equipment; perform complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation. Follow established protocols to perform various molecular tests; provide training, guidance, and consultation to Medical Technologist I and II in the performance and interpretation of complex diagnostic tests. Develop draft standard operating procedures for new procedures for review by the manager and edit existing procedures for review by the manager. Comply with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives; attend variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. Comply with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Science with 5 years of related experience or an M.D. or foreign equivalent. Salary $109,758.00 to $135,699.20 #J-18808-Ljbffr UMass Memorial Medical Center