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UW School of Medicine and Public Health · 3 days ago

Assistant or Associate Director, Cytogenetics/Molecular Genetics

Madison, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

2+ years exp

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an Assistant or Associate Director for the Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics section of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. This role involves overseeing technical and compliance aspects of genetic testing, client consultation, and contributing to both research and teaching activities.

EducationHealth CareHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Evaluates and reports prenatal, constitutional and oncology clinical cytogenetics and molecular genetics cases

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

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

Qualification

ABMGG certificationClinical CytogeneticsMolecular GeneticsLaboratory experienceTeaching experienceResearch experienceCLIA Clinical ConsultantColor visionCommunication skills

Required

Certification or completion of an American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG), or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) fellowship in laboratory genetics and genomics (LGG), or dual-boarded/eligible in Clinical Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics

Applicants qualifying as board eligible, achievement of board certification is required within two exam cycles as a condition of on-going employment

Qualification as CLIA Clinical Consultant, Cytogenetics/Molecular Pathology is expected

A minimum of two years postdoctoral laboratory experience in a clinical cytogenetics and molecular genetics clinical laboratory is required

Educational, training and experience qualifications in the related CMS specialty(ies) to qualify under CLIA and as a College of American Pathologists (CAP) Technical Supervisor, Cytogenetics/Molecular Pathology, required

Must be able to visually distinguish colors. A successful color vision screening test is required prior to an offer of employment

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential as the position requires active communication with clinicians and technical staff

Candidates for Associate Professor (CHS) or full Professor (CHS) rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the CHS track

Preferred

Additional experience working in a clinical genetics laboratory is preferred

PhD in genetics or related field, is required. An official (or copy of an official) transcript showing conferred degree will be required prior to an offer of employment. For degrees earned outside of the United States, proof of qualification equivalency by a nationally recognized organization such as the national Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. is required

Benefits

Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off

Competitive insurances and saving accounts

Retirement benefits

Company

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

UW School of Medicine and Public Health offers graduate programs, health professions programs, and innovative research. It is a sub-organization of University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Founded in 1907

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees