UNIV - Open Rank - Cytogenomic Laboratory Medical Director - Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking an academically-oriented Cytogenomics Laboratory Medical Director. The MUSC Cytogenomics Laboratory offers comprehensive oncological and constitutional testing, including karyotyping, FISH, chromosomal microarray analysis, and specialty liquid/solid tumor molecular testing. The department is also recognized for its NIH research funding, averaging approximately $5 million annually. This is a tenure-track faculty position in Charleston, SC.

Requirements

• Academically oriented candidate with 2 or more years of post-fellowship experience (current fellows/recent graduates will be considered).
• MD or DO degree.
• American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) certification (or eligibility) in Cytogenetics and/or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics OR equivalent relevant pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic, Clinical, and Molecular Genetic Pathology.
• At least two years of practical experience in Cytogenetics / FISH / Microarray studies.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina.
• Proficient in advanced practical, diagnostic, and interpretive skills in constitutional and oncological cytogenetics, FISH, chromosomal microarray, and next generation sequencing.
• Excellent communicator with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers.
• Experience serving as a resource to technologists at the bench.
• Willingness to participate in clinical and/or translational research endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care.
• Perform and optimize quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Develop, validate, implement, and perform quality control for new molecular genomic and genetic tests.
• Foster collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers.
• Serve as a resource to technologists at the bench.
• Participate in clinical and/or translational research endeavors.
• Teach medical and graduate students.
• Train pathology residents and fellows.
• Participate in the ACGME-accredited molecular genetic pathology fellowship training program.

Benefits

• Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments.
• Relocation assistance.
• Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions.
• Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior