Director, Laboratory (Genetics) - ABMGG Boarded

Pay Range: $165,000 - $185,000 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors
including relevant skills, training, experience, education,
and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and
organizational factors are also considered. Successful
candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance
bonus compensation.

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We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs
to support employees and their families in living healthy,
happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed
to promote employee health in all respects – physical,
financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is
a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits
offered may include:
 Medical/Prescription Drugs
 Dental
 Vision
 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
 Supplemental Health Plans
 401(k) Plan – Company match dollar-for-dollar up to 5%
 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
 Supplemental Life Insurance
 Dependent Life Insurance
 Short- and Long-Term Disability buy-up
 Blueprint for Wellness
 Emotional Well-Being Resources
 Educational Assistance
 Paid time off / Health Time
 Variable Compensation Plans
 Sales Incentive Plans

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At Quest, we are on a continuous journey of discovery and development. It’s this attitude that has made us an industry leader and the #1 Diagnostic Lab in the US. For those joining us, we offer exciting and fast-moving career opportunities where you can affect change at a rate unheard of in many organizations of our size and scope. While we invest in and develop technology to drive our innovations, our ongoing success relies on our people.

The Director, Genetics, reports to the licensed Medical or Scientific Director or Chief Director and is responsible for providing technical interpretation of results and signing reports; implementing new assays, assay troubleshooting, acting as a technical consultant to operations staff and participation in QA responsibilities, and reviewing SOPs.  Assumes Clinical Consultant or Technical Supervisor responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director. 

This professional must be ABMGG board certified. This individual will work in a hybrid capacity local to San Juan Capistrano, however, candidates with exceptional backgrounds may be considered for remote positions. 

• 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 professionals. 
• Represent Quest Diagnostics at professional meetings and sales events 
• Weekend report sign out coverage could be required pending on case load
• Assume Clinical Consultant or Technical Supervisor responsibilities in Specialty as delegated by the Laboratory Director Responsibilities Policy: 
  • 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 Standard Operating Procedures for test systems. 

Required Work Experience:  

0-2 years related experience 

This professional must be ABMGG board certified in Molecular Genetics.

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

Ability to sit for long periods of time 

Knowledge:  

The capability of being continuously updated in literature in regards to its medical applications. 

Skills:  

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated good decision-making and organizational skills. 
• The capability of being continuously updated in literature in regards to its medical applications. 

Education:
Doctorate Degree(Required)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Board certification in the appropriate genetic subspeciality by the American Board of Medical Genetics(Required)

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