UNIV - Assistant Professor - Cytogenomic Laboratory Director - Pathology & Lab

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented Cytogenomics Laboratory Director. The MUSC Cytogenomics Laboratory provides comprehensive oncological and constitutional testing services including karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), chromosomal microarray analysis and specialty liquid/solid tumor molecular testing. In addition to providing excellent patient care, our department also consistently ranks 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

• PhD with American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) certification (or eligibility) in Cytogenetics and/or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or MD or equivalent degree with relevant pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic, Clinical, and Molecular Genetic Pathology.
• At least two years of experience in Cytogenetics or Genomics.
• 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 communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers.
• Experience in teaching and training medical and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oncological and constitutional testing services.
• Perform and optimize quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Develop, validate, and implement 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, and train pathology residents and fellows.
• Actively 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees