Associate Clinical Lab Director

LabCorp/OmniSeq, Inc, a molecular diagnostic service of LabCorp with focus on solid tumors, is seeking a Molecular Pathologist. The successful candidate will have an MD or MD/PhD with board certifications, or eligible, in Molecular Genetic Pathology (MGP) and Anatomic Pathology with relevant training/working experience. The pathologist will evaluate H-E slide for % tumor component, immunohistochemical slides for biomarker expression, and NGS (next generation sequencing) results/interpretations on a variety of solid tumors with report sign-out responsibilities. This individual will also work closely with lab director, lab technician/scientist and staff to provide technical, administrative, quality-managing, regulatory and educational supports. Outstanding opportunities exist for collaborative, translational research with members of R-D and bioinformatic's departments. Medical License, or eligible, in the State of New York is required.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Responsible for assisting Laboratory Director in the overall operation and administration of the laboratory.
• Provide effective and efficient administrative direction of the laboratory, including operational planning, and QA/QC procedures in conjunction with other laboratory supervisory staff.
• Support the Laboratory Director on planning, managing and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Perform diagnostic interpretation and electronic release of the significance of test findings with pertinent information.
• Responsible for training, proficiency and clinical sign out of NGS panel assays. Provide laboratory support for anatomic pathology / histology, review slides for pharma services and analytical validations.
• Evaluation of H-E and IHC stained tumor histology on glass slides or digital images.
• Analyze and respond to medical and pathology-related inquiries from clients. Resolution of technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken. Support to initiate and actuate improved methods of services and direct their implementation.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administration. Build effective relationships with referring physicians and ensure excellent client follow up on reported cases.
• Promote effective intradepartmental relationships.
• If required, assesses CLIA-required competency for laboratory director.
• Support to initiate, interpret and enforce Laboratory Services procedures and maintain and interpret company policies and procedures.
• Support and participate new assay validation including assay design, selection of test methodology, optimization, test and production phases of new tests, and verification of test performance specifications.
• Support and participate in presentations at national scientific meetings and in preparing publications for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements:

MD or MD/PhD with board certifications, or eligible, in Molecular Genetic Pathology (MGP) and Anatomic Pathology with relevant training/working experience. Strong experience in NGS, preferred.

The pay range for this position is Min- $132,500- max $198,300. All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable.