Cytogenetics/Molecular Director

We are looking for an experienced, board-certified Cytogenetics Director to join our laboratory team in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

Qualifications:

• Certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics in Clinical Cytogenetics and meeting the requirements for a Director of Clinical Cytogenetics of The College of American Pathologists and CLIA regulations.
• PhD in Clinical Cytogenetics or equivalent.
• Analytical ability to maximize processes and operating efficiency.
• A minimum of 2 years experience as laboratory director or director training fellowship
• Clinical research experience and publication of work are preferred.
• Expert knowledge of clinical testing processes and procedures.
• Laboratory or manufacturing facility experience is a plus.

Duties:

• Provide technical and scientific direction to the cytogenetic laboratory.
• Reporting karyotyping studies in a timely manner.
• Develop validation and reporting new test.
• Maintain quality control standards according to CAP and CLIA regulations
• Ensure staffing schedules are well coordinated.
• Maintain knowledge of all regulations pertinent to Cytogenetics.