Specialist, Clinical Genomics

at  NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Specialist, Clinical Genomics.
In this role, the successful candidate assists in designing and scientifically developing methodology for new clinical tests under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Molecular Pathology. Participates in assay development including the scientific R&D bench work, manages validation projects, reviews data, quality control, and laboratory workflow processes. Also participates in result review and interpretation. Participates in quality control program and regulatory compliance. Position reports to the Assistant Director of Molecular Pathology and in the absence of the Assistant Director and the Director assists with overseeing laboratory operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD
• NY state license
• 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Substantial experience from having completed Post Doc training. Established a record of publications.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $81,325.15 - $135,542 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

• Assists in the process of designing and testing methodology and development protocols for new clinical tests.
• Assists in preparing and submitting assay validation reports for NY State or other government agencies.
• Processing of raw data for bioinformatics analysis.
• Preliminary review and interpretation of molecular data results.
• Under the direction of the Director and assistant director creates and runs benchwork protocols for new research and development testing.
• Participates in designing and optimizing new protocols, including analysis of scientific literature and industry protocols, testing new reagents and assays, reviewing data quality and summarizing the results.
• Assists in managing laboratory operations in the absence of the director and assistant director.
• Participates in monitoring of Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement processes in the molecular pathology laboratory.
• Participates in regulatory compliance for the molecular pathology laboratory. Participates in ensuring compliance with CAP, NYS, and Joint Commission.
• Follows all departmental biohazard, chemical, hazardous waste, infection control, and other safety police are followed.
• Participates in education activities of the Molecular Pathology and the Department of Pathology
• Performs other related duties as assigned.