Assistant Professor Cytogenetics #PAT044

The University of Chicago’s Department of Pathology is searching for an Assistant Medical Director of Clinical Cytogenetics at the Assistant Professor rank. The appointee will join an established, busy service laboratory within the division of Genomics and Molecular Pathology. The appointee will report to the Director of Cytogenetics and the Chair of the Department of Pathology. This is an on-site position at the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus located 7 miles south of the Loop near the shore of Lake Michigan. Compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) is dependent upon qualifications.

The Cytogenetics and Cytogenomics laboratory offers both constitutional testing for prenatal and postnatal indications as well as cancer cytogenetics with an extensive testing menu including FISH, karyotype, and chromosomal SNP microarray in a newly remodeled laboratory. Additional opportunities are available in our Molecular Genetics and Molecular Pathology laboratories for candidates with appropriate training and certification. The Molecular Pathology laboratory at the University of Chicago offers targeted molecular testing, RNA sequencing, and NGS for comprehensive tumor profiling. The Genetics Services laboratory at the University of Chicago offers an extensive test menu specializing in rare inherited disorders.

The department of Pathology at the University of Chicago has a long history of excellence. The appointee will join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners and will have the opportunity to collaborate widely across the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), UChicago Medicine, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates. We pride ourselves on career development and provide resources and mentoring support to ensure the success of our faculty members.

Responsibilities include:

• Daily review and interpretation of results of chromosome analysis, FISH, and chromosomal microarray; generate and sign out patient reports
• Assist in overseeing daily operations of the Cytogenetics laboratory including technical troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with laboratory policies and standard operating procedures, regulations imposed by the State of Illinois, and CAP and CLIA certification requirements
• Assist in the development of new tests and clinical assay validations
• Communicate with genetic counselors and referring providers as needed
• Work with the Section Director on quality initiatives, test development and utilization, and overall improvement of clinical services provided by the Cytogenetics laboratory
• Participate in teaching opportunities of technologists, medical students, residents and fellows; develop educational resources and present topics related to Cytogenetics and molecular testing to a broad audience

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree and 2) be ABMGG or CCMG board certified or board eligible in Clinical Cytogenetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG).

We especially welcome applicants with experience in clinical cytogenetics. We also welcome applicants with strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse and dynamic team.

To be considered, those interested must apply through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/142721 . Applicants must upload a CV and a cover letter. Review of applications will begin after March 23, 2024.

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