Dir, Genetics - Sr
About The Position
This position is responsible for providing technical interpretation of genetics results, signing reports, providing consultations with physicians regarding technical aspects of assays, implementing new assays, assay troubleshooting, participation in QA responsibilities, providing technical support to operations staff, and reviewing and approval of SOPs. The Senior Director may also serve as the back up for the Scientific and Medical Director. Assumes Clinical Consultant or Technical Supervisor responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director. Responsibilities Interpret results for of clinical genetic testing. Assist in assay trouble-shooting and implementation of new assays. Monitor compliance in regards to a safe working environment. Assist, as needed, in the training of technologists. Observe compliance with regulatory agencies, including inspections. Monitor of quality assurance at all levels of practice. Participate in working groups of related or associated professional societies and regulatory agencies. Represent Quest Diagnostics at professional meetings and sales functions. Technical consultation with operations staff. Approve of the test method selection and validation. Ensure that the proficiency testing program is conducted in a timely manner, reviewed by appropriate staff, and approve of corrective action when a proficiency testing result is found to be unsatisfactory. Establish and monitor quality control to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained for each test system. Ensure that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly. Approve all corrective action and preventative action plans and procedure. Approve Job Assignments and Authorization Matrix (JAAM) and annual Performance and Development Review (PDR) to ensure that all personnel have the appropriate training and demonstrated performance for the type of testing offered. Annually review/approve Standard Operating Procedures for test systems. Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Requirements
- Required Work Experience: 3-5 years related experience.
- The capability of being continuously updated in literature in regards to its medical applications.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated good decision-making and organizational skills.
- Doctorate Degree MD degree or Ph. D. degree or equivalent. (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Work Experience: N/A
- Physical and Mental Requirements: N/A
Responsibilities
- Interpret results for of clinical genetic testing.
- Assist in assay trouble-shooting and implementation of new assays.
- Monitor compliance in regards to a safe working environment.
- Assist, as needed, in the training of technologists.
- Observe compliance with regulatory agencies, including inspections.
- Monitor of quality assurance at all levels of practice.
- Participate in working groups of related or associated professional societies and regulatory agencies.
- Represent Quest Diagnostics at professional meetings and sales functions.
- Technical consultation with operations staff.
- Approve of the test method selection and validation.
- Ensure that the proficiency testing program is conducted in a timely manner, reviewed by appropriate staff, and approve of corrective action when a proficiency testing result is found to be unsatisfactory.
- Establish and monitor quality control to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained for each test system.
- Ensure that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly.
- Approve all corrective action and preventative action plans and procedure.
- Approve Job Assignments and Authorization Matrix (JAAM) and annual Performance and Development Review (PDR) to ensure that all personnel have the appropriate training and demonstrated performance for the type of testing offered.
- Annually review/approve Standard Operating Procedures for test systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
