Job Description

Cytogenetics Director

Position Type: Full-Time

Practice Setting: Hospital-based Practice

Focus: PhD in Clinical Cytogenetics or equivalent

The Opportunity:

As part of one of the largest global healthcare companies specializing in pathology and laboratory medicine, you will be joining a team that values diversity and inclusion. The organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and veterans. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

About the Practice:

The genetics laboratory provides a full range of clinical cytogenomic and molecular services to private physicians, hospitals, and laboratories throughout the United States. Located in Tennessee, their reputation stands on quality, personal service, and fast turn-around times. The laboratory is College of American Pathology (CAP) accredited, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified and licensed by the states of Tennessee, California, Florida and Rhode Island.

Position Highlights:

• Provide technical and scientific direction to the cytogenetic laboratory.
• Reporting karyotyping studies in a timely manner.
• Develop validation and reporting new test.
• Maintain quality control standards according to CAP and CLIA regulations
• Ensure staffing schedules are well coordinated.
• Maintain knowledge of all regulations pertinent to Cytogenetics.

Candidate Qualifications

• Certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics in Clinical Cytogenetics and meeting the requirements for a Director of Clinical Cytogenetics of The College of American Pathologists and CLIA regulations.
• PhD in Clinical Cytogenetics or equivalent.
• Analytical ability to maximize processes and operating efficiency.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as laboratory director or director training fellowship
• Clinical research experience and publication of work are preferred.
• Expert knowledge of clinical testing processes and procedures.
• Laboratory or manufacturing facility experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Plan

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• 6 Weeks of Vacation + 10 Days of CME

• Paid Holidays

• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Paid Licensure and Professional Training

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Relocation Assistance

Location:

Join a vibrant Southern community in Tennessee where innovation in healthcare meets a relaxed, welcoming lifestyle. Surrounded by top medical institutions and a growing life sciences network, you’ll find abundant opportunities to advance your career in genetics—alongside great food, music, and a strong sense of community.

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About Santé Consulting

Santé Consulting is a national laboratory medicine recruiting company. We focus exclusively on the recruitment and retention of pathologists, PhD’s, and laboratory medicine executives at the director level and above.

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