Cytogenetic Pathology position at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity in Cytogenetic Pathology at Our Organization in Pittsburgh, PA

The Pathology Department 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) to serve as Laboratory Director within the UPMC Cytogenetics Laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• The main duties will involve analyzing and interpreting test results, preparing and reviewing final reports, and conducting karyotyping, FISH, microarray, and OGM analyses on oncological, prenatal, and postnatal samples.
• The Laboratory Director will support the Medical Director in overseeing the operations related to specimen management, testing, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and confidentiality for clients and patients.
• Working in a cutting-edge academic laboratory, the selected candidate will be expected to develop and validate in-house assays for oncology and other clinically relevant applications.
• Additional tasks include maintaining standard operating procedure manuals, implementing quality control measures, and guiding cytogenetics technical staff in proficiency testing as mandated by regulatory bodies (CLIA, CAP).
• The Laboratory Director will collaborate closely with the Division of Molecular & Genomic Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and will engage in the education of Pathology and OB/GYN residents/fellows, as well as training LGG fellows through the ACGME-accredited program.
• Innovation is a key focus, and we anticipate that the candidate will contribute to publishing, collaboration, and the development of new tests. Support for teaching and research activities will be provided by the department and institution.

What We Offer

• Academic rank, tenure, and salary will be aligned with experience. The individual will hold a full-time faculty position at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and participate in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.
• If a research program is funded or to be developed, appropriate transition or seed funding, along with necessary space and resources, will be available.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Defined contribution plan; 403b plan with employer matching.
• Relocation assistance of up to $10,000.
• Six weeks of vacation and continuing medical education (CME) time.
• $4,110 allocated for CME expenses.

Qualifications

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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