Director of Genetics

Yoh is hiring a Director, Genetics for our clinical diagnostics laboratory client. In this leadership role, you will oversee the overall operations, strategic direction, and scientific integrity of the Genetics Department, ensuring compliance with all applicable clinical laboratory regulations and quality standards. The Director, Genetics will provide scientific and operational leadership for cytogenetics and molecular cytogenetics testing, including oncology genetics, FISH, and advanced genetic testing technologies.

This position will be responsible for laboratory performance, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, staff development, and the implementation of new technologies and services. The ideal candidate will bring extensive clinical laboratory leadership experience, strong expertise in cancer cytogenetics, and the ability to drive operational excellence while supporting organizational growth.

Industry: Clinical Diagnostics / Genetics / Molecular Cytogenetics

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Compensation: 160k - 180k annual

Type: Direct Hire

• Provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for the Genetics Department, ensuring compliance with applicable clinical laboratory regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Direct and oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable genetic testing and reporting.
• Develop and maintain an effective departmental structure to support uninterrupted laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and scientific integrity.
• Oversee patient report sign-out activities in collaboration with the Pathology team, ensuring accuracy and validity of test results.
• Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory procedures, testing methods, and Quality Control processes.
• Assume responsibility for the review and approval of laboratory activities, including internal and external Quality Control and validation of new equipment, methods, and testing procedures.
• Support strategic planning, business development, and implementation of new genetic testing technologies, laboratory services, and diagnostic assays.
• Lead initiatives involving microarray testing strategies and technical-only Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) services.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise in cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, oncology genetics, and related diagnostic testing.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to address scientific, medical, laboratory, and patient-reporting inquiries.
• Review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Genetics Department.
• Maintain laboratory accreditation and Quality Assurance programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary departmental representative during laboratory inspections, regulatory audits, and accreditation assessments.
• Ensure timely investigation and implementation of corrective actions related to audit findings, laboratory deficiencies, and Quality System issues.
• Develop and deliver scientific presentations and technical training for employees, customers, and professional meetings.
• Provide scientific guidance and consultation on complex laboratory testing and technical issues.
• Oversee departmental training programs and ensure personnel competency, procedural compliance, and adherence to laboratory policies.
• Mentor, train, and develop Associate Genetics Directors and other laboratory personnel.
• Monitor developments in clinical laboratory medicine, oncology genetics, cytogenetics, and emerging diagnostic technologies.
• Maintain required professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Foster a collaborative departmental culture that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Support long-term laboratory planning, growth strategies, and organizational performance initiatives.

• MD or PhD in Genetics or a closely related scientific discipline required.
• Completion of a two-year American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)-approved training program required.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise in cytogenetics, molecular cytogenetics, and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH).
• Strong experience in cancer cytogenetics, including complex cancer karyotyping using microscopy and molecular…