Assistant Lab Director

Overview:
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc. (MGL) is seeking a Ph.D. or M.D. Board Certified Molecular Geneticist, or Active Candidate for the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics or other appropriate CLIA recognized board, to assist in the direction and management of our highly automated, world-class clinical DNA sequencing laboratory that performs testing services in predictive and personalized medicine. The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication, superior molecular biology skills, and a thorough understanding of technical procedures and regulatory requirements in a clinical DNA diagnostic laboratory setting. Myriad Genetic Laboratories offers a competitive compensation package which includes relocation to scenic Salt Lake City, Utah. Title and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

• Interpretation and reporting of clinical molecular genetic test results as primarily related to hereditary cancer risk, pharmacogenetic assessment, and cancer prognosis
• Mutation classification and critical review of the supporting scientific literature
• Enhancement of laboratory procedures and systems to assure the highest quality clinical test results with unparalleled accuracy
• Provide scientific and clinical assessment of emerging technologies and new product opportunities
• Contribute to assay development and validation of new tests in a project team environment
• Engage in scientific presentations at national meetings and peer-reviewed publication
• Evaluate the scientific literature to support current and future test offerings

Qualifications:
PhD or MD with board certification or board eligibility in Clinical Molecular Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, or other appropriate CLIA recognized board.

Physical and Mental Requirements of the job:
Communicating, Color Determination, Analyzing

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.