Manager Technical Director Cytogenetics

Laboratory

Laboratory

Full Time

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Tampa

Manager Technical Director Cytogenetics

Make the Difference

Driven by Purpose, Defined by Heart

Make the difference as a Manager Technical Director Cytogenetics with Bay Care. In this role, you will provide scientific, technical, and operational oversight for the Cytogenetics Department, including chromosome analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and chromosomal microarray testing. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced laboratory leader who brings advanced cytogenetics expertise, independent clinical judgment, and a commitment to accurate, reliable testing and regulatory excellence.

At Bay Care, we foster a culture of compassion and excellence to create a lasting impact for our communities. Our team members are the heartbeat of our organization, helping deliver extraordinary care and service every day. As part of Bay Care, you'll join a team where you can grow and thrive, contribute to our mission, and make a lasting impact on the patients and communities we serve.

Inspired by Bay Care's Team Member Value Proposition, this commitment reflects our belief that every team member has the opportunity to make the difference through meaningful work, compassionate care, and service to others.

At Bay Care, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Job Title:

Manager Technical Director Cytogenetics

Facility:
Bay Care Health System

Location:

Tampa, FL

Status:
Full Time, Exempt:
Yes

Shift

Hours:

8:00 AM-4:30 PM

• Provides scientific, technical, and operational oversight for the Cytogenetics Department, including chromosome analysis, FISH, and chromosomal microarray testing.
• Independently reviews, interprets, and signs out cytogenetic cases and consults with pathologists, physicians, genetic counselors, and other healthcare professionals regarding test selection, result interpretation, and appropriate follow-up testing.
• Ensures accurate and reliable testing and compliance with CLIA and College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements, American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics (ACMG) standards, and current professional guidelines.
• Manages laboratory personnel and oversees staff training, competency assessment, and workflow design and optimization.
• Directs quality management, proficiency testing, and the development, validation, and implementation of new tests.
• Exercises independent clinical judgment while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Credentials: ABMGG Board Certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics (CCG) or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG). Florida Clinical Laboratory Director licensure required.
• Education:
  
  Doctoral degree in Genetics, Human Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field that meets current CLIA requirements for a High-Complexity Laboratory Director.
• Experience:
  
  Five years in a related laboratory field, including two years in clinical cytogenetics.

• Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics (CCG) certification.
• Clinical laboratory experience.
• Experience in molecular diagnostics of hereditary genetic disorders and/or pharmacogenetics.

• Advanced knowledge of professional standards and guidelines for the interpretation, classification, nomenclature, and reporting of cytogenetic findings, including International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature (ISCN) standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of chromosome abnormalities, copy number abnormalities, structural rearrangements, mosaicism, and other clinically significant cytogenomic findings.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements, pre-analytic and analytic variables, test limitations, quality control processes, and troubleshooting related to chromosome analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and chromosomal microarray testing.
• Knowledge of clinical correlation and the use of patient history, pathology…