This position serves as the Assistant Director of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics section of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH), Disease Prevention Division. This section processes prenatal, constitutional and oncology specimens for conventional Cytogenetics, FISH and molecular genetic testing. The laboratory participates in international, national and local research collaborations and clinical trials and is home to the University of Wisconsin's Accreditation Counsel for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Fellowship in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics. This position also includes a joint appointment with the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The duties of the Assistant Director include providing technical and compliance oversight, preparation and review of Cytogenetics and molecular genetics case reports, client consultation, assay development and undergraduate/graduate/professional teaching/training. This position is a resource to the unit manager, section supervisors and approximately 20 FTE's. As Assistant Director, this position will carry out method development and research activities related to the WSLH service and public health mission. 70% Clinical Technical Functions -Evaluates and reports prenatal, constitutional and oncology clinical cytogenetics and molecular genetics cases. Testing methodology includes G-banded chromosome analysis, FISH, microarray, NGS and Sanger sequencing, trinucleotide repeat analysis, methylation-specific PCR and quantitative RT-PCR. -Provides technical and compliance direction to the cytogenetics and molecular cytogenetics laboratory. Reviews and approves procedures and QA/QI plans with the Section Director. -Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of laboratory procedures. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies. -Participates by collaborating with the development of business planning in collaboration with WSLH, SMPH and UW-Health. -Stays current with all UW and WSLH policies and procedures that affect the work and operation of the Department. -Consultation with clients regarding test orders and results. -Maintains up to date knowledge in the field of genetics with expertise in cytogenetics and molecular genetics (maintains ABMGG certification). -Stays up to date with CAP/CLIA regulatory guidance. -Serves as a CAP/CLIA Technical Supervisor for the laboratory, as delegated by the Section Director and CAP Laboratory Director. 30% Teaching, Research and Academic Activities Performs genetics related research activities as they relate to the service and public health mission of the UW and WSLH. Collaborates with other UW faculty and researchers. The candidate will contribute to the teaching mission by presenting lectures to undergraduate and graduate courses UW Madison course(s) and providing outreach lectures to the state partners in public health, clinical and laboratory committees. Opportunities in research mentoring of undergraduate, honors students, PhD students and postdoctoral fellows will contribute to the School's mission and strategic goals. In addition, provides training to the Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics staff. Provides training for students, fellows and residents. Publishes in peer reviewed journals. Represents the organization by giving presentations at professional conferences.