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Charleston, SC | Tenure Track Faculty Position/Cytogenomic Laboratory Director
Join a team that's Changing What's Possible - The Medical University of South Carolina's (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented Cytogenomics Laboratory Director. 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. In addition to providing excellent patient care, our department also consistently ranks in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health research with approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001006 COM PATH Laboratory Medicine CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
We are seeking a team-oriented individual with a passion for patient care and teaching who is:

• an academically oriented candidate with 2 or more years of post-fellowship experience; current fellow/recent graduates will be considered
• a PhD with American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) certification (or eligibility) in Cytogenetics and/or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or MD or equivalent degree with relevant pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic, Clinical, and Molecular Genetic Pathology and at least two years of experience in Cytogenetics or Genomics, with eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina
• proficient in advanced practical, diagnostic, and interpretive skills in constitutional and oncological cytogenetics, FISH, chromosomal microarray, and next generation sequencing
• capable of performing and optimizing quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results
• knowledgeable and experienced in new molecular genomic and genetic test development, validation, implementation and quality control
• experienced in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers as well as serving as a resource to technologists at the bench
• willing to participate in clinical and/or translational research endeavors
• an excellent communicator with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to patient care
• excited to participate in teaching medical and graduate students, and training pathology residents and fellows
• an active participant in the ACGME-accredited molecular genetic pathology fellowship training program

MUSC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

• Collaborative team composed of >60 faculty including several Directors in the Cytogenomics section
• High quality training programs with 22 residents and 10-12 fellows who have had a 100% board passage rate for the past 7 years
• CAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT certifications and accreditations

Learn more about the Department: https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/pathology
The MUSC Medical Center is a tertiary and quaternary academic medical center located on peninsular Charleston, SC and consisting of MUSC University Hospital Authority; Ashley River Tower, a cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and cancer specialty hospital; the Institute of Psychiatry; the Storm Eye Institute; and Children's Hospital / Women's Pavilion located in Charleston SC. The Medical Center is supported by respected research-based medical, graduate and nursing schools. Home to the regions' only Level I trauma center, the state's most comprehensive neonatal intensive care unit, the Transplant Center, and the state's only NCI-designated Cancer Center, MUSC serves as the principal referral center for physicians and patients of the region. MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and 850 residents and has nearly 25,000 care team members inclusive of the 14 hospital ~2500 bed system, including approximately 1,500 faculty members.
MUSC Offerings:
• Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
• Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage
Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it is easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon.
At night, visit one of Charleston's many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.
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Contact Michelle Barton, Administrative Coordinator for the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at bartonm@musc.edu
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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