UNIV - Open Rank - Cytogenomic Laboratory Medical Director - Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
About The Position
The Medical University of South Carolina’s (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 services, including karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), chromosomal microarray analysis, and specialty liquid/solid tumor molecular testing. The department also has a strong research focus, consistently ranking in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health research with approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually.
Requirements
- Academically oriented candidate with 2 or more years of post-fellowship experience (current fellow/recent graduates will be considered).
- MD or DO with 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.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in new molecular genomic and genetic test development, validation, implementation and quality control.
- Excellent communicator with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Current fellow/recent graduates will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Providing excellent patient care.
- Performing and optimizing quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers.
- Serving as a resource to technologists at the bench.
- Participating in clinical and/or translational research endeavors.
- Teaching medical and graduate students.
- Training pathology residents and fellows.
- Participating in the ACGME-accredited molecular genetic pathology fellowship training program.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
- Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
