Assistant Lab Director (Remote)
New Today
Overview
Myriad Women’s Health is looking for a dynamic individual to join our highly talented laboratory director team. We believe in the power of human understanding and support our patients by providing valuable insights through our molecular carrier screening and NIPS tests. This individual will become a member of a highly collaborative laboratory director group which supports and interacts with other teams throughout the company. Team members should have a solid understanding of molecular biology and genetic testing and strong analytic skills.
Responsibility
- Interpretation and reporting of clinical molecular genetic test results as primarily related to carrier screening and NIPS
- Mutation classification and critical review of the supporting scientific literature
- Enhancement of laboratory procedures and systems to assure high quality clinical test results with unparalleled accuracy
- Provide scientific and clinical assessment of emerging technologies and new product opportunities
- Contribute to assay development and validation of new tests in a project team environment
- Engage in scientific presentations at national meetings and peer-reviewed publication
Qualifications
- PhD or MD with board certification or board eligibility in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Clinical Molecular Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, or other appropriate CLIA recognized board
- CGMB or CGMBS license, preferred
- New York State Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing, preferred
Physical Requirements
Lifting Requirements – light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements – stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, and observing. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.
EEO
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
- Location:
- Salt Lake City
- Job Type:
- FullTime