Full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
SUMMARY:
The Assistant Medical Director - Genomics works under the supervision and guidance of the Genomics Medical Director and Associate Medical Director- Genomics, to ensure the effective administration, coordination and communication of all business, technical and clinical aspects of the Genomics laboratories (inherited disease, molecular oncology, and cytogenetics). This role is responsible for assisting the Genomics Medical Director and the Associate Medical Director - Genomics in the technical and quality activities of the Genomics laboratories. This individual will also be responsible for interpreting, recording and reporting test results promptly, accurately and proficiently, and for assuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline. Must be qualified to manage and direct the laboratory personnel and performance of laboratory testing in accordance with all accrediting bodies, such as CLIA, CAP, PA DOH, MD DOH, NY DOH, CA DOH as it applies to Genomics testing.
Language Ability
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. High ability to interact with a wide variety of internal and external customers in complex and sensitive circumstances. High level of interpersonal and communication skills necessary. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management.
Math Ability:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability, validity and analysis.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in using Microsoft Office products in addition to various other software products including the Laboratory Information System. Working knowledge of DNA Analysis Software.
Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline. Must be qualified to manage and direct the laboratory personnel and performance of laboratory testing in accordance with all accrediting bodies, such as CLIA, CAP, PA DOH, MD DOH, NY DOH, CA DOH as it applies to Genomics testing.
Language Ability
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. High ability to interact with a wide variety of internal and external customers in complex and sensitive circumstances. High level of interpersonal and communication skills necessary. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management.
Math Ability:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability, validity and analysis.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in using Microsoft Office products in addition to various other software products including the Laboratory Information System. Working knowledge of DNA Analysis Software.