Assistant Director - Clinical Genetics & Genomic Laboratory
About The Position
Children’s Mercy Kansas City is hiring an Assistant Director for its Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The laboratory provides clinical genomic testing to support the diagnosis of rare pediatric diseases. The role involves interpreting and reporting genomic testing, collaborating on test development and validation, and consulting with ordering physicians and clients. Academic appointments are available through the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. Remote work is subject to discussion.
Requirements
- PhD or MD/DO degree.
- ABMGG board certification or active candidate status in Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
- Experience with exome or genome analysis.
- Competency in sequence and copy number variant interpretation and reporting from next-generation sequencing data.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and report genomic testing, including next-generation sequencing panels, short-read genome sequencing, long-read genome sequencing, and other molecular tests.
- Collaborate on test development and validation, new product launches, process improvement, and clinical research.
- Serve as a consultant to ordering physicians and clients.
- Monitor quality control and quality assurance across all levels of practice.
- Participate in educating students, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff.
- Support Children’s Mercy’s mission by providing comprehensive, family-centered care and contributing to research, academic, and service excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
