Molecular Pathologist

We are seeking an experienced board-certified Molecular Pathologist to join our state-of-the-art molecular laboratory in the Northeast. This position offers numerous opportunities, including a competitive compensation package and a rewarding experience in a rapidly growing laboratory with the potential to impact the field of medicine.

• 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 NYSDOH Clinical Laboratory Practice Standards and/or other 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 within the context of the Quality Management System.
• Communicate with referring physicians regarding clinical significance of laboratory findings and ensure reports of results include pertinent information required for specific patient interpretation and management.
• Ensure the laboratory is enrolled in the NYSDOH proficiency-testing program for testing performed and adheres to the program's administrative and technical requirements.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with applicable 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 both research and clinical specimens, and review pathology reports associated with patient's molecular profiling to capture pertinent clinical information.
• 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.
• Stay up-to-date with clinical knowledge in the field of molecular pathology, as well as regulatory needs and/or changes.

• 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, preferred.
• 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. Knowledge of all departmental policies and procedures.