Academic Director of Cytogenetics Laboratory

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Academic Director of Cytogenetics Laboratory Department NJMS-Pathology Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary The Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level for Director of Cytogenetics. The laboratory is responsible for performance of Cytogenetics services at University Hospital - the school's 519-bed tertiary care core teaching hospital in Newark, NJ as well as the performance of consultative cytogenetics and molecular genetics studies.The successful candidate will provide leadership to the Cytogenetics Laboratory and be responsible for interpretation and reporting of FISH and chromosome analysis. The candidate will interact closely with clinical staff and be an active participant in the educational programs of the Department includingteaching medical students and residents and will be expected to engage in productive researchactivities. The candidate will also assist in the operational management of the Core, contribute toscientific journals and grants and participate in scientific conferences/meetings. Applicants must haveexperience or fellowship training in all aspects of cytogenetics practice, including karyotyping,fluorescence in situ hybridization, test validation and laboratory management. Experience in genomictechnologies, such as comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) and optical genome mapping isstrongly desired. Additionally, candidates with experience in next-generation sequencing, microarrays,and molecular diagnostics who would be able to support activities within our Genomics Center arealso strongly desirable. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0802 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience A MD, DO, MBBS or PhD is required along with board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic andClinical Pathology (required for pathologists) and in the American Board of Medical Genetics andGenomics in Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics with aminimum of two years' experience in clinical cytogenetics. Academic rank and compensation will becommensurate with the candidate's qualifications and academic experience. Women and diversecandidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/233538 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement