UNIV - Open Rank - Cytogenomic Laboratory Medical Director - Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Job Description SummaryJoin 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 Medical 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.EntityMedical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type​FacultyCost CenterCC001006 COM PATH Laboratory Medicine CCPay Rate TypeSalaryPay GradeUniversity-00Pay Range0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionCharleston, SC | Tenure Track Faculty Position/Cytogenomic Laboratory Medical DirectorWe 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 consideredMD or DO with American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) certification (or eligibility) in Cytogenetics and/or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or equivalent 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 practical experience in Cytogenetics / FISH / Microarray studies, with eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolinaproficient in advanced practical, diagnostic, and interpretive skills in constitutional and oncological cytogenetics, FISH, chromosomal microarray, and next generation sequencingcapable of performing and optimizing quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test resultsknowledgeable and experienced in new molecular genomic and genetic test development, validation, implementation and quality controlexperienced in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers as well as serving as a resource to technologists at the benchwilling to participate in clinical and/or translational research endeavorsan excellent communicator with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to patient careexcited to participate in teaching medical and graduate students, and training pathology residents and fellowsan active participant in the ACGME-accredited molecular genetic pathology fellowship training programMUSC Pathology and Laboratory MedicineCollaborative team composed of >60 faculty including several Directors in the Cytogenomics sectionHigh quality training programs with 22 residents and 10-12 fellows who have had a 100% board passage rate for the past 7 yearsCAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT certifications and accreditationsLearn more about the Department: https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/pathologyThe 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 accomplishmentsRelocation assistanceExcellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributionsSovereign immunity malpractice coverageCharleston, 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. www.charlestoncvb.comwww.charlestonchamber.net Contact Michelle Barton, Administrative Coordinator for the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at bartonm@musc.edu . Additional Job DescriptionPhysical 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 f