Laboratory Director - Molecular Pathology & CytogeneticsDetroit, MI | Full-Time
What You Get- $122,000 - $172,000 annual salary
- Leadership opportunity overseeing Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics laboratories
- Faculty appointment opportunity at a respected academic medical institution
- Opportunity to teach residents, fellows, students, and future laboratory professionals
- Access to advanced molecular and cytogenetic technologies, including NGS, FISH, microarray, RT-PCR, and Sanger sequencing
- Opportunity to influence laboratory strategy, innovation, quality, and growth
- Collaborative environment supporting cancer care, genetics, and precision medicine
Join a leading academic laboratory environment where you'll oversee complex molecular pathology and cytogenetics operations while helping shape the future of genetic diagnostics, cancer testing, research, and laboratory education.
What You'll Do- Direct technical operations for Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics laboratories.
- Ensure quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance of all testing activities.
- Develop and implement laboratory policies, procedures, and technical standards.
- Oversee quality assurance, proficiency testing, and laboratory performance improvement initiatives.
- Lead laboratory staff development, training, mentoring, and performance management.
- Collaborate with physicians, genetic counselors, researchers, and laboratory leadership.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies, methodologies, and testing platforms.
- Support budget planning, productivity management, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Participate in academic teaching and educational activities involving trainees and students.
What You Need- PhD in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Life Sciences, or related field.
- Board Certification or Active Candidacy through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG).
- Experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
- Leadership or management experience within Molecular Pathology, Cytogenetics, or Laboratory Genetics.
- Experience with molecular and cytogenetic methodologies including:
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- RT-PCR
- Sanger Sequencing
- Microarray
- FISH
- Karyotyping
- Strong knowledge of CLIA and CAP regulations.
- Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.
