IGM Clinical Director

Overview

The Institute for Genomic Medicine Clinical Laboratory Director assumes primary responsibility and oversight for planning, developing initiatives, implementing into clinical practice, and evaluating results of efforts in a specific designated section of the laboratory. In conjunction with the IGM Executive Directors, IGM Clinical Laboratory Section Chief and Senior Directors, and other IGM Clinical Laboratory Directors, assumes responsibility for the clinical, research, scientific, and educational functions of the laboratory.

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Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Scientific/Clinical/Consultative
2. Provides scientific assessment for evaluation and implementation of relevant, state of the art clinical cytogenetic, molecular genetic, molecular cytogenetic, and genomic services, including the interpretative analysis of laboratory results and recommendation of other available consultative services to best facilitate patient management and treatment.
3. Reviews results of cytogenetics and molecular genetic/genomic testing as appropriate by board certification; is responsible for supervision of conduct, evaluation, reporting and interpretation, monitoring, and quality assurance of testing in these areas.
4. Provides clinical/scientific consultation and interpretation of laboratory test data for various clinicians.
5. Performs case review of clinical and clinical trial cases to ensure proper scientific evaluation and interpretation and reporting, and ensures follow-up in indicated cases with the engaged clinician to ensure proper interpretation.
6. Issues and signs written interpretative test reports.
7. Identifies unique or problematic cases and reviews proper handling with directors, genetic counselors, managers, technologists, supervisors, as necessary.
8. Identifies testing areas which are overutilized beyond what is needed for appropriate, necessary patient care and implements protocols to monitor and reduce utilization.
9. Participates in review and update of laboratory report formats with Laboratory Information Services, if designated.
10. Participates in review of Quality Monitors for the IGM Clinical Laboratory.
11. Evaluates the clinical need for new diagnostic tests by review of the literature and discussions with medical staff personnel; provides documentation to IGM Clinical Laboratory Section Chief, Senior Directors and IGM Executive Directors for approval of new assay development.
12. Helps formulate goals for development and implementation of new cytogenetic and molecular genetics, and genomics methods and instrumentation.
13. Provides information/suggestions to policies and procedures relating to administration of the IGM Clinical Laboratory, including space, equipment, personnel, prioritized projects and goals, in consultation with the Managers and Supervisors to the IGM Clinical Laboratory Section Chief, Senior Directors and IGM Executive Directors.
14. Participates in planning annual capital equipment and FTE budget process with IGM Administration and Senior Management (Executive and Senior Directors).
15. Provides technical support for laboratory staff.
16. Oversees ongoing review of laboratory procedures and laboratory procedure manuals, as designated.
17. Coordinates facets of the internal laboratory quality control program, including proficiency and competency testing, validation studies, and instrument maintenance programs to ensure overall quality of test results and compliance with regulatory agencies (CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, etc.)
18. Administrative/Supervisory
19. In conjunction with the IGM Senior Management (Section Chief, Senior Directors and Executive Directors), establishes annual and long-term goals of the IGM Clinical Laboratory including goals related to clinical service, research and development, teaching/continuing education, and management.
20. Provides input to the Managers and Supervisors regarding the job performance of laboratory personnel.
21. Provides input to the IGM Clinical Laboratory Section Chief, Senior Directors and IGM Executive Directors regarding job performance of Directors and Managers within the IGM, as designated.
22. Coordinates sign-out responsibility for the IGM Clinical Laboratory, as designated.
23. Supports the IGM Administrative and Senior Leadership Team in maintaining the fiscal responsibility of hospital and research budgets.
24. Teaching/Continuing Education
25. Assumes responsibility with the other Directors, Managers, and Genetic Counselors for establishment, implementation, and evaluation of effectiveness of teaching, educational, and research programs in the laboratory.
26. Attends and participates in relevant teaching conferences and rounds.
27. Sponsors elective laboratory research projects for undergraduates, graduate students.
28. Serves on graduate student committees and participates in other activities and teaching programs as a clinical faculty member of the OSU Dept. of Pathology, as designated.
29. Coordinates and participates in the continuing education program for cytogenetic/molecular genetic technologists, as designated.
30. Reviews instructional information for the medical staff and community physicians via the departmental newsletter, marketing department and other appropriate means of communication.
31. Research/Development/Professional Activities
32. Shares responsibility for development and implementation of new cytogenetic, molecular genetics, molecular cytogenetic, genomics techniques and instrumentation, and for clinical, research, and teaching activities of this facility.
33. Reviews documentation to confirm a scholarly, scientific basis for the evaluation and implementation of new diagnostic testing.
34. Completes documentation of new laboratory assay validations for review by the IGM Clinical Laboratory Section Chief, Senior Directors, IGM Executive Director, and ultimately the CAP/CLIA Medical Director.
35. Provides input to the IGM Senior Leadership regarding the scholarly, scientific basis for the evaluation and implementation of experimental procedures requested by other clinical and/or basic research scientists at this institution or externally (Children’s Oncology Group, other grants).
36. Supports the IGM Administrative and Senior Leadership Team in maintaining the fiscal responsibility of grant/contract-related research.
37. Establishes and maintains collaborative interactions with individuals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, OSU, and other institutions relative to clinical, research, and teaching goals.
38. Provides scientific input and technical support to the IGM Clinical Laboratory Section Chief, and Senior Directors for grant-funded Biopathology Center activities.
39. Prepares or oversees writing of scientific manuscripts or case reports.
40. Attends appropriate regional and national scientific meetings to present scientific data and learn of new advances.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Education:

• Board-certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Clinical Cytogenetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics with

Experience:

• 1-3+ years of Clinical Director experience
• Comprehensive understanding of molecular biology and genomics
• Thorough knowledge of the laboratory regulatory environment (including CAP and CLIA)
• Expertise in cancer genomics, laboratory automation, and/or clinical bioinformatics strongly desired
• Experience with next generation sequencing (including analysis, variant interpretation, assay design, quality control and troubleshooting)
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide effective leadership to laboratory staff, and exemplary service to laboratory customers both internal and external to the hospital
• Ability to collaboratively engage in a team-science environment to enhance the clinical and academic mission of the Institute
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Minimum Physical Requirement:

• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking on phone/in person constantly (67-100%)
• Typing on a keyboard occasionally (0-33%)
• Standing/walking occasionally (0-33%)

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet