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Scientific Director - Cytogenetics

Sentara
paid time off, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach
Jan 13, 2025
City/State Virginia Beach, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Cytogenetics Laboratory in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring an experienced Scientific Director to work full time in Cytogenetics. Generous Sign on Bonus for qualified candidates! Job Responsibilities: - Provides oversight to scientific operations of Cytogenetics laboratory. - Performs interpretive review of patient results, including generation of draft final reports. - Collaborates with pathology and physician teams to guide patient case management. - Provide consultation to clients of the Cytogenetics Laboratory Job Requirements: - Ph.D. in biological, chemical, or related scientific field. - ABMGG board certified - Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a clinical based Cytogenetics laboratory, including review, interpretation, and generation of patient reports. Join our team, where we are committed to quality and compassionate care, along with employee growth and satisfaction! WHO SENTARA IS Sentara Healthcareis a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than500 sitesof care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years.U.S. News and World Reporthas recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy! Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Educational Assistance, Emergency Back-Up Care and other family benefits, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks,and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Chat with our Laboratory Services recruiters every Wednesday from 1PM-2PM est. Click this link to be register for the virtual chat: https://bit.ly/3CbSXvV keyword: laboratory services, Talroo-Allied Health, cytogenetics Job Summary The Scientific Director - Specialty Labs is an experienced, board-certified scientist responsible for overseeing the clinical operations, development, growth, and optimization of specialized diagnostic laboratory tests across various niche areas, such as Cytogenetics, Molecular Genetics, and other advanced diagnostics. This role involves managing all aspects of laboratory operations, including test validation, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, preliminary interpretation, and reporting for clinical specimen testing and research/development projects. The Director provides expert guidance on specialized techniques and applications, supporting both physicians and laboratory staff, while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards such as CLIA and CAP. Additionally, the Director offers scientific expertise in the clinical presentation of complex disease states, including oncology, infectious diseases, and rare or esoteric conditions, utilizing advanced, validated laboratory tests. This position is also responsible for the design, validation, and quality control of cutting-edge assays, tailored to meet the unique needs of the medical community. The Director maintains strong relationships with regulatory authorities, offers leadership to laboratory personnel, evaluates staff performance, manages disciplinary actions when necessary, and ensures appropriate team coverage through effective scheduling and resource management. -American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Certification required (ABMGG) -PhD or MD required -5yrs Min laboratory leadership experience Qualifications: BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree (Required), DLD - Doctorate Level Degree (Required), MD - Doctor of Medicine (Required) Clinical Genetics and Genomics - Certification - American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) Laboratory Leadership Skills Active Learning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Communication, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Mgmt of Financial Resources, Mgmt of Material Resources, Mgmt of Staff Resources, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Monitoring, Persuasion, Project Management, Quality Control Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Science, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking {+ 5 more} Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.