Molecular Pathologist

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Molecular Pathologist to join our state-of-the-art molecular laboratory in the Northeast. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing clinical evaluation and interpretation of NGS sequencing data, ensuring high-quality patient care, and advancing the field of molecular pathology.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical evaluation and interpretation of NGS sequencing data for disease-specific multi-gene panel report generation.
• Assist in providing oversight of quality management systems to ensure conformance with regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure all work performed in the molecular laboratory generates medically reliable data.
• Provide professional expertise in new molecular genomic and genetic test development.
• Serve as an educational and operational resource to the staff.
• Be involved in competency assessment and remedial training or continuing education to improve skills.
• Promote a safe laboratory environment for personnel.
• Ensure the laboratory participates in monitoring and evaluating quality control metrics and appropriateness of services rendered.
• Communicate with referring physicians regarding clinical significance of laboratory findings.
• Ensure the laboratory is enrolled in proficiency-testing programs and adheres to administrative and technical requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationships with accrediting and regulatory agencies, administrative offices, and the medical community.
• Evaluate NGS sequencing results, as well as other results generated by PCR, RT-PCR, Sanger assays, and other available platforms.
• Conduct pathology review, including H&E and IHC for research and clinical specimens, and review pathology reports associated with patient molecular profiling.
• Engage in new test development and lab innovation activities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams focused on answering key biological questions.
• Establish and maintain CLIA/CAP compliance in a clinical laboratory setting.

Requirements

• MD with certification by the American Board of Pathology in Clinical and/or Anatomic Pathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Meet all state and local licensing requirements.
• Clinical experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays and interpretation of their results.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in oncology, cancer immunotherapy, medical immunology, and clinical research.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, reporting, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a regulated clinical laboratory environment (CLIA/CAP/NYSDOH).
• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing laboratories.
• Understanding and assistance in quality control/quality improvement programs/report generation.
• Working knowledge and understanding of computers.