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Laboratory Director – Molecular Pathology & Cytogenetics Detroit, MI | Full-TimeWhat You Get$122,000 - $172,000 annual salary Leadership opportunity overseeing Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics laboratories Faculty appointment opportunity at a respected academic medical institution Opportunity to teach residents, fellows, students, and future laboratory professionals Access to advanced molecular and cytogenetic technologies, including NGS, FISH, microarray, RT-PCR, and Sanger sequencing Opportunity to influence laboratory strategy, innovation, quality, and growth Collaborative environment supporting cancer care, genetics, and precision medicine Join a leading academic laboratory environment where you'll oversee complex molecular pathology and cytogenetics operations while helping shape the future of genetic diagnostics, cancer testing, research, and laboratory education.
What You'll Do: Direct technical operations for Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics laboratories. Ensure quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance of all testing activities. Develop and implement laboratory policies, procedures, and technical standards. Oversee quality assurance, proficiency testing, and laboratory performance improvement initiatives. Lead laboratory staff development, training, mentoring, and performance management. Collaborate with physicians, genetic counselors, researchers, and laboratory leadership. Evaluate and implement new technologies, methodologies, and testing platforms. Support budget planning, productivity management, and operational efficiency. Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, and applicable regulatory requirements. Participate in academic teaching and educational activities involving trainees and students. What You NeedPhD in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Life Sciences, or related field. Board Certification or Active Candidacy through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG).Experience in a clinical laboratory environment. Leadership or management experience within Molecular Pathology, Cytogenetics, or Laboratory Genetics. Experience with molecular and cytogenetic methodologies including:
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)RT-PCRSanger Sequencing: MicroarrayFISHKaryotypingStrong knowledge of CLIA and CAP regulations. Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$122,000 - $172,000 annual

Experience level

Manager

Location

Detroit, MI

Occupation

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Industry

Medical Laboratories

Posted

11 days ago

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