Sign Out Director Genetics

Sign Out Director, Genetics (Board Certified) - Remote The Genetics Laboratory Director is responsible for providing interpretation of results, implementing new assays, assay troubleshooting, acting as a technical consultant to operations staff, participation in QA responsibilities, and reviewing SOPs. Assumes Clinical Consultant and Technical Supervisor responsibilities as assigned by the CLIA Laboratory Director. Job Description The Genetics Laboratory Director is responsible for providing interpretation of results, implementing new assays, assay troubleshooting, acting as a technical consultant to operations staff, participation in QA responsibilities, and reviewing SOPs. Assumes Clinical Consultant and Technical Supervisor responsibilities as assigned by the CLIA Laboratory Director. Responsibilities • Interpretation and sign-out of a range of molecular genetic assays. • Assist in assay trouble‑shooting and implementation of new assays. • Assist, as needed, in the training of technologists and other team members. • Observe compliance with regulatory agencies, including inspections. • Monitor quality assurance at all levels of practice. • Participate in working groups of related or associated professionals. • Represent Quest Diagnostics at professional meetings. • Ability to perform work functions at our San Juan Capistrano, California site or remote. • Assume Clinical Consultant and Technical Supervisor responsibilities in specialty as delegated by the CLIA Laboratory Director: • The extent of technical supervisor responsibility may be associated with your on‑site vs remote availability. Qualifications • California Clinical Genetics Molecular Certification or Clinical Laboratory Genetics (current, in process, or eligible) is required. • NY State Genetics License is preferred. • Strong background in NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) is highly preferred, in addition to legacy molecular methodologies, such as real‑time PCR, MLPA, and Sanger sequencing. • Emphasis on molecular genetics assay development, analysis, quality assurance, interpretation and reporting. • Board certification in the appropriate genetic subspeciality (Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics) by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMGG) or Molecular Genetic Pathology (ABP subspecialty) with significant molecular genetic clinical laboratory experience. Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.