Lab Director of Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics

Lab Director Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics

Location: Detroit Michigan United States

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Director

Annual Salary

$122000 $172000 per year

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to provide leadership and oversight for Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics laboratory operations. This role is responsible for directing technical activities ensuring regulatory compliance maintaining quality standards managing laboratory personnel and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

The Director will oversee laboratory operations across molecular genetics and cytogenetics testing services while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate efficient and high-quality diagnostic testing.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for molecular pathology and cytogenetics laboratory operations
Direct technical activities quality assurance programs and laboratory workflow processes
Develop and implement laboratory policies procedures and operational standards
Ensure accuracy validity and quality of all laboratory testing performed
Monitor compliance with CLIA CAP and other regulatory requirements
Oversee laboratory staffing training performance management and professional development
Manage laboratory budgets productivity and resource utilization
Evaluate and implement new technologies methodologies and testing platforms
Direct proficiency testing and quality improvement initiatives
Collaborate with physicians genetic counselors researchers and healthcare teams
Maintain laboratory records reports and operational metrics
Participate in strategic planning and long-range laboratory development initiatives
Support teaching mentoring and educational activities as required

Requirements

PhD in Life Sciences Genetics Molecular Biology Cancer Biology or a related field
Board Certification or Active Candidacy through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics or Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics
Clinical laboratory experience with molecular pathology and/or cytogenetics testing
Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) RT-PCR Sanger sequencing microarray analysis FISH and karyotyping
Knowledge of CLIA CAP and laboratory regulatory requirements
Strong leadership project management and organizational skills
Excellent analytical communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex laboratory operations
Experience in laboratory administration and technical oversight preferred

Screening Question

Do you have Board Certification or Active Candidacy through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics or Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics