The Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics at the Oregon Health & Science University is
seeking applicants for the position of Clinical Laboratory Geneticist. This is a full-time faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will be hired as a Medical Director within the Knight Diagnostic Laboratories and will work collaboratively with our other Medical Directors. Suitable candidates will hold a doctoral degree and be ABMGG eligible or certified with training in both cytogenetics and molecular genetics.

The primary responsibilities will include test results interpretation and reporting, new test development, laboratory oversight with day-to-day management, and collaborative leadership with other Lab Directors. In addition to providing clinical service, the successful candidate will supervise and teach graduate and medical students, residents, and fellows, including those in our LGG fellowship. Opportunities for collaborative, and independent, research abound. Our Lab Directors are viewed as integral and critical partners in our clinical service teams.

The Knight Diagnostic Laboratories (KDL) that comprise the clinical genetics and genomics labs
have a national reputation for innovation and excellence. The KDL has been serving the region and beyond for over 50 years offering prenatal, postnatal, and oncology testing. OHSU is known for excellence in health care, research and education and is the State's only health and research
university. We bring together patient care, research, and training of the next generation of health
care providers and scientists, integrated with community service to improve the health and wellbeing of all Oregonians. OHSU is in Portland, Oregon, the gem of the Pacific Northwest. Affording ample cultural and outdoor experiences, Portland is considered one of the best places to live in the United States.

Faculty rank and salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Applicants must be committed to both patient care and teaching excellence.

Clinical: Serve as co-director of the cytogenetics and molecular laboratories. These laboratories are established in cooperation with the OHSU Hospital and OHSU Knight. These areas provide staffing, management and oversight of the labs. Part of the duties for this position is working together to maintain optimum working efficiency, develop new tests, and improve the financial outcomes.

Education: OHSU is a teaching facility and you will be expected to teach medical students, graduate students, residents, and fellows in the laboratory setting, as well as through assigned lectures. You will receive your teaching assignments from the Department Chair.

Research: There are resources available for start-up research and on-going support. Faculty interested in doing research may apply for departmental research assistance and non-clinical time through the Department Chair.

Administration: Administrative and other duties may be assigned based on department needs and your areas of expertise and interest. There will be opportunities to participate in departmental management and to serve on institutional committees.

Application Requirements: Please submit a complete CV and statement of clinical, teaching, and possible research interests.