Lab Director of Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics

Lab Director of Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics

PhD in Life Science relevant to genetics, molecular biology, cancer biology, etc. Previous experience in a clinical laboratory including administrative and managerial experience in technical activities to develop familiarity with laboratory technical activities and procedures involving Molecular Pathology or Cytogenetics is desirable. Board certification or Active Candidacy by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics, or Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics is required.

Skills Required

Experience with a variety of molecular genetics and cytogenetic methodologies including next-generation sequencing, RT-PCR, Sanger sequencing, microarray, FISH, karyotype, etc. Knowledge of CLIA and CAP regulations. Analytical ability to serve in an advisory/consultative role in determining and/or developing strategies, policies, processes, protocols and methods, frequently in the absence of guidelines or technical assistance, and to evaluate and direct complex systems that foster innovative approaches to procedures/processes. Communication and interpersonal skills for frequent contact with internal customers as well as stakeholders external to the DMC to persuade or negotiate on a wide range of subjects in situations which may be controversial, sensitive and/or lead to confrontation. A mastery of a variety of communication modalities is required to include leading meetings, making formal presentations, and writing complex documents and managing complex relationships over time. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team-based environment. Project management skills including the ability to define program, project, or process objectives, identify stakeholders and their interests, plan steps, coordinate and allocate human, technological and fiscal resources to accomplish goals and objectives in a resourceful yet timely manner. Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.