Assistant Director - Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory
Assistant Director - Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory
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Thanks for your interest in Childrens Mercy!
Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.
Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Childrens Mercy Kansas City one of the world leaders in genomic analysis is excited to announce an opening of an Assistant Director to join our growing team in providing state of the art clinical testing for the diagnosis of rare pediatric disease.
Qualified candidates must have experience with exome / genome analysis as well as competency in sequence and copy number variant interpretation and reporting from next generation sequencing data. Academic appointments are available through the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine. Required qualifications include a PhD or MD/DO degree as well as ABMGG board certification or active candidate status in Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
The individual selected for this position will:
- work closely with our growing team in the interpretation and reporting of genomic testing including next-generation sequencing of panels short read genome sequencing long read genome sequencing and other molecular tests
- work as a team on test development and validation new product launch process improvement and clinical research
- serve as a consultant to ordering physicians and clients
- monitor quality control and assurance at all levels of practice
- participate in the education of students residents fellows faculty and staff
- support Childrens Mercys mission to improve the health and wellbeing of children by providing comprehensive family-centered health care and commitment to research academic and service excellence
Our translational work is enabled by close collaboration with The Genomic Medicine Center (GMC). The GMC consists of board-certified scientists in clinical molecular and cytogenetics physicians researchers genetic counselors bioinformaticians software engineers and clinical laboratory scientists experienced in genomic analysis. On-site state of the art instrumentation includes Illumina NovaSeqX Plus 5 PacBio Revio instruments and BioNano Saphyr. Our ABMGG accredited fellowship program in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics currently has two fellows in training. Remote work opportunity is subject to discussion.
Please apply online with CV and Cover Letter or send to .
For more information about Childrens Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself visit successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence integrity collegiality antiracism and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.
Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
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Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture and beliefs.
Required Experience:
Director
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