New Haven, CT
Posted: 05-Nov-22
Location: New Haven, CT
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 116982
Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Genetics is seeking a highly qualified clinical molecular geneticist to join its faculty serving as the new Director of Cancer Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics. Successful candidates for this high-ranking leadership role will have a demonstrated track record of academic leadership experience, program oversight, development, expansion, and management. The incoming Director will be a leader in cancer genetic testing with experience, expertise, and an interest in large scale cancer testing and innovative technologies.
The new Director of Cancer Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics will join a team of seven clinical genetics physicians, genetic counselors, APRNs, a metabolic nutritionist and a newborn screen nurse. The multidisciplinary team is committed to providing state of the art genetic and genomic services including diagnosis, evaluation, counseling, and management for genetic and congenital conditions. The state-of-the-art DNA Diagnostic and Cytogenetics Laboratory offers clinical whole genome and whole exome sequencing as well as genomic copy number analysis on site. As Director of Cancer Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics the incoming leader will work closely in collaboration with the Yale Cancer Center and other Departmental leadership to further grow and expand services, improve efficiencies, develop new and innovative tests, and deliver excellent customer service. The incoming Director will be responsible for leading the team to strengthen the cancer genetic and genomic diagnostic capacity, ensuring a robust, financially viable program.
About the role:
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Overseeing, leading, and further developing a team to strengthen the cancer genetic and genomic diagnostic capacity, develop new tests, and deliver excellent customer service in collaboration with the Yale Cancer Center
- Perform variant review for clinical cancer genetic and genomic tests based on ACMG/AMP guidelines
- Formulate and edit comprehensive clinical genetics test reports
- Participate in communication and consultation of test results to health care providers
- Collaborate with the Yale Cancer Center (YCC) to provide genetic testing services to YCC patients
- Assist in supervising and directing the operations of the DNA Diagnostics Laboratory including quality control and laboratory regulatory compliance
- Aid in the curation of laboratory genomics databases and statistical data
- Participate in cancer genetics and genomics related research and development
- Participate in Laboratory Genomics and Genetics Fellowship Training Program
- Participate in educational activities of the clinical genetics residency program, medical students, and others
- Continuous improvement of customer service
Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Genetics:
Members of the Department of Genetics conduct basic, clinical and translational research using genetics and genomics of model organisms (yeast, fruit fly, worm, zebrafish, mouse) and humans to understand fundamental mechanisms of biology and disease. Areas of active investigation include genetic and epigenetic regulation of development and disease, molecular genetics, stem cells and other dynamic cellular systems, regulation of gene expression, computational biology and human genomics. Please see https://medicine.yale.edu/genetics for more information.
The Department of Genetics also provides clinical care in Clinical Genetics in the Yale New Haven Health System. Medical genetics services include outpatient and inpatient consultation and care for general genetics and metabolic genetics. Our clinical laboratories provide tests for Cytogenetics, DNA diagnostics, and biochemical diagnostics. The Department sponsors a Clinical Genomics and Genetics Residency and Laboratory Genetics and Genomics programs leading to certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.
Yale Clinical Genetics is committed to providing excellent clinical care for children and adults in a setting that values compassion, collaboration, and respect for individuals and families. The physicians are certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and provide state of the art genetic and genomic services including diagnosis, evaluation, counseling, and management for genetic and congenital conditions. Our state-of-the-art DNA Diagnostic and Cytogenetics Laboratory offers clinical whole genome and whole exome sequencing as well as genomic copy number analysis on site.
The Department of Genetics believes that outstanding science is driven by diversity. We strive to create an inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students whose voices and contributions are valued and respected, and who better represent the communities we serve. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability and ethnicity. Diversity is our commitment and our passion; we invite you to be part of it. Please refer to the official Yale University statement on diversity and inclusion accessible here: https://your.yale.edu/community/diversity-inclusion/office-diversity-and-inclusion.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Applicants interested in this position must apply via the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/116982
Applications should contain a cover letter summarizing 1) previous experience in genetic diagnostics 2) previous management experience and 3) career goals and vision for cancer genetic and genomic technology and/or test development. Applications should also include a curriculum vitae and three confidential letters of recommendation. In addition, applicants will also be required to answer a series of questions regarding plans to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in the Department. This is an important component of the application and applicants should not substitute this section with their own diversity statement.
Specific inquiries about the position may be sent to the attention of Dr. Yong-Hui Jiang, Chief of Medical Genetics, Department of Genetics at genetics.admin@yale.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
