Director, Genomics Core

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah seeks a dedicated scientist and operational leader to serve as Director of the High-Throughput Genomics Shared Resource (HTG). The Director will provide strategic vision, scientific leadership, and operational oversight for a state-of-the-art genomics core that enables cutting-edge research across HCI, the University of Utah, and external collaborators.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for HTG in collaboration with HCI and University leadership.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize new genomic technologies and workflows.
• Provide expertise to investigators on experimental design, including sample preparation, library construction, and sequencing requirements.
• Manage core operations including staffing, scheduling, sample tracking and planning, budgeting, billing rates, vendor relationships, and instrument repairs.
• Ensure robust and high-quality data generation through SOP development, documentation, instrument performance monitoring, and continuous process improvement.
• Engage in laboratory work and directly contribute to library preparation and sequencing operations.
• Regularly update core facility website to maximize visibility and showcase cutting edge capabilities.
• Build strong partnerships with related shared resources (e.g., bioinformatics, research informatics).
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience. (1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of directly related work experience.)

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in genomics, molecular biology, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in high-throughput genomics, sequencing operations, assay development, or shared resource leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-throughput sequencing workflows.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex operations.
• Strong communication and customer-service orientation with a track record of effective investigator partnership.

Pay

$91,232 to $209,298

Requisition Number: PRN45896B | Full-time | Open until filled (closes 10/01/2026)