Director IGM Clinical Laboratory- RI

The IGM clinical laboratory also serves as the testing reference laboratory for the Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Wilms tumor, and Neuroblastoma disease disciplines within Children's Oncology Group (COG), performing molecular and cytogenetic analyses for clinical trial patients. Furthermore, the laboratory plays an integral role in the Molecular Characterization Initiative, part of the National Cancer Institute’s Childhood Cancer Data Initiative, to provide advanced genomic testing to a pediatric and adolescent population with cancer.

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  Interpretation and review of data, including report writing and sign out of molecular and cytogenetic cases
• Implementation and development of robust constitutional and somatic assays encompassing varying methodologies (array, NGS, cytogenetics, molecular)
• Contribution to laboratory quality management including assay validation, proficiency testing, assistance with regulatory inspections, development of standardized procedures
• Liaison to clinicians and translational researchers in support of genomic testing across clinical care and translational studies
• Education of fellows, residents, graduate students, faculty and staff

Education:

• Board-certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Clinical Cytogenetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics

Experience:

• 1-3 years of Clinical Director experience
• Comprehensive understanding of molecular biology and genomics
• Thorough knowledge of the laboratory regulatory environment (ideally including CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH)
• Expertise in cancer genomics, laboratory automation, and/or clinical bioinformatics strongly desired
• Experience with next generation sequencing (including analysis, variant interpretation, assay design, quality control and troubleshooting)
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide effective leadership to laboratory staff, and exemplary service to laboratory customers both internal and external to the hospital
• Ability to collaboratively engage in a team-science environment to enhance the clinical and academic mission of the Institute
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Minimum Physical Requirement:

• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking on phone/in person constantly (67-100%)
• Typing on a keyboard occasionally (0-33%)
• Standing/walking occasionally (0-33%)

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet