Director, Laboratory - Genomics

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Laboratory Director helps to manage an experienced technical staff to deliver the Institute's diagnostics services. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and ongoing performance of next-generation sequencing molecular diagnostics assays in accordance with all CAP, CLIA and California State CLEP regulations. The Director is jointly responsible for proficiency testing, quality control and quality improvement programs for the Institute's clinical laboratory and for signing out clinical cases. Provides the strategic planning and oversight necessary to maintain a competitive facility. Specifies needed instrumentation and supporting equipment (e.g., compute servers). Sets fees and ensures that the facility maintains or exceeds standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MD or PhD

5 years of experience

Board certification in medical genetics

California State Certificate of Qualification or eligibility for such in genetic testing or appropriate categories

ABMG Certification

Significant experience in the performance and interpretation of next-generation DNA sequencing data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

7 years of experience

Significant molecular diagnostics laboratory and staff management experience is highly preferred

Experience in both industrial and healthcare/academic workplace settings

The expected hiring range for this position is $81.96 to $112.70

Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

EOE including disability/vet