Clinical Cytogeneticist

Sonora Quest Laboratories seeks a Cytogenetics Clinical Director to lead our high-complexity cytogenetics laboratory within Healthcare & Medical Services. The Director will oversee cytogenetic and FISH testing, provide expert clinical interpretation, and ensure rigorous quality and regulatory compliance. You will guide assay development, mentor a collaborative team, and partner with clinicians across oncology and genetic services. Join a culture that values innovation, professional growth, and diverse perspectives while advancing cutting-edge diagnostic solutions for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and scientific leadership for the cytogenetics laboratory
• Oversee design, validation, and implementation of cytogenetic and FISH assays
• Review, interpret, and sign out cytogenetic results and clinical reports
• Ensure CLIA/CAP and other regulatory compliance and quality assurance
• Collaborate with pathologists, oncologists, and genetic counselors on complex cases
• Develop and update laboratory policies, procedures, and testing algorithms
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate technical and professional staff
• Drive innovation, workflow optimization, and adoption of new technologies
• Participate in case conferences, tumor boards, and clinician education
• Contribute to research, publications, and continuous process improvement

Required Skills

• Clinical cytogenetics interpretation
• FISH and karyotyping methodologies
• Molecular cytogenetics techniques
• Laboratory quality management (CLIA/CAP standards)
• Laboratory information systems (LIS) usage
• Oncology and constitutional genetics knowledge
• Assay development and validation
• Regulatory compliance and accreditation preparation
• Leadership and team management
• Clinical report writing and documentation