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Genetics Physician

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

UPMC
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

PhD, MD or DO Geneticist Opportunity at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Assistant/Associate Director or Director-level


Key Highlights

  • The Assistant Director will support the UPMC Clinical Genomics Laboratory (UCGL) at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital, a laboratory performing prenatal, constitutional, and oncology molecular testing.
  • UCGL provides comprehensive services including whole exome sequencing, disease specific genomic panels, hereditary cancer screening, carrier screening, and pharmacogenomic analysis using advanced technologies such as next generation sequencing (NGS).
  • The Assistant Director will contribute to technical leadership, compliance oversight, case sign out, assay development, client consultation, and education/training, while also holding a faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Evaluate and report clinical genetics and genomics cases, including carrier screening, Sanger sequencing, quantitative RT PCR, and NGS.
  • Provide technical and compliance oversight for the clinical genomics laboratory; review and approve procedures and QA/QI plans with the CLIA/CAP Lab Director.
  • Assist in developing, validating, implementing, and maintaining laboratory procedures.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with UPMC and University of Pittsburgh partners, including UPMC Children's Hospital, on service development and business planning.
  • Consult with clinicians and clients regarding test selection and result interpretation.
  • Maintain active ABMGG certification and remain up to date with advances in genetics and molecular genomics.

Teaching, Research & Academic Contribution

  • Participate in research aligned with the clinical and public health missions of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Collaborate with faculty and researchers across the institution.
  • Contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels; provide training to laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows.
  • Publish in peer reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.

Required Qualifications

  • PhD, MD, or DO in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field.
  • ABMGG board certified or board eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Clinical Molecular Genetics.
  • Minimum 3 years clinical laboratory experience.
  • Expertise in exome/genome analysis and interpretation of sequence and CNV data from NGS.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and operational leadership.
  • Proficiency with LIMS and genomic data analysis tools.

UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.


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UPMC, a distinguished healthcare provider and insurer headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, operates with a $23 billion budget. With a vast team of 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians, UPMC serves through over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, along with 800+ doctors' offices and outpatient sites. Committed to patient-centered care, UPMC pioneers innovative and cost-effective models of accountable healthcare. The organization maintains a close affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh, a top recipient of National Institutes of Health research funding since 1998.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US