UNIV - Assistant Professor - Cytogenomic Laboratory Director - Pathology & Lab

About the role

The MUSC Cytogenomics Laboratory provides comprehensive oncological and constitutional testing services including karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), chromosomal microarray analysis and specialty liquid/solid tumor molecular testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care and serve as a resource to technologists at the bench.
• Foster collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers.
• Participate in clinical and/or translational research endeavors.
• Communicate effectively with medical and graduate students, pathology residents, and fellows.
• Teach medical and graduate students, and train pathology residents and fellows.
• Participate in the ACGME-accredited molecular genetic pathology fellowship training program.

Requirements

• PhD with ABMGG certification (or eligibility) in Cytogenetics and/or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
• MD or equivalent degree with relevant pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic, Clinical, and Molecular Genetic Pathology.
• At least two years of experience in Cytogenetics or Genomics.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Academically oriented candidate with 2 or more years of post-fellowship experience; recent graduates will be considered.
• Current fellow.
• Advanced practical, diagnostic, and interpretive skills in constitutional and oncological cytogenetics, FISH, chromosomal microarray, and next generation sequencing.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in new molecular genomic and genetic test development, validation, implementation and quality control.
• Excellent communicator with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Skills

• Proficient in advanced practical, diagnostic, and interpretive skills in constitutional and oncological cytogenetics, FISH, chromosomal microarray, and next generation sequencing.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in new molecular genomic and genetic test development, validation, implementation and quality control.
• Willing to participate in clinical and/or translational research endeavors.
• Excellent communicator with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Active participant in the ACGME-accredited molecular genetic pathology fellowship training program.

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage

Pay

Salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments

Schedule

40 weekly hours