Clinical Laboratory Director - Molecular Oncology

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Labcorp Clinical Cytogenetics has a new opportunity for a Molecular Oncology Director (Clinical Cytogeneticist) to serve remotely.

Work Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm or Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Work Location: Remote

Will support periodic visits to: 1904 TW Alexander, Durham, NC 27703

Job Responsibilities

• Sign out laboratory test results for tests performed in Molecular Oncology.
• Participate in oversight for quality control and quality assurance for existing and new tests, including proficiency testing.
• Maintain familiarity with company SOPs, practices, and applicable professional, federal, state, and local regulations, and assure that the laboratory is in compliance.
• Design, optimize, troubleshoot molecular assays in collaboration with R&D.
• Maintain strong working relationships with R&D.
• Analyze data for presentation or publication as needed
• Review scientific literature and attend scientific meetings Required Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD and/or MD
• ABMGG board certified in Molecular Genetics or have active candidate status.
• ABP board certification or eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology for MD applicants
• Certificate of Qualification or eligibility for NYS for Oncology- Molecular and cellular tumor markers
• Excellent technical and communication skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for molecular diagnostic laboratory developed tests
• Hands-on experience with real-time PCR, next-generation sequencing and laboratory automation/liquid handling solutions is desirable.
• Strong background in experimental design, assay optimization, data analysis.
• Experience working in a high complexity CLIA/CAP environment
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Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant clinical lab experience at the director level
• Experience in a high-volume laboratory environment
• Substantial prior experience across a broad range of testing modalities and sample types (e.g., prenatal, postnatal, reproductive, oncology; karyotyping, array, OGM, qPCR)
• Scholarly cytogenetics accomplishments with diagnostics expertise.
• Experience and competency integrating molecular oncology with cytogenetics.
   

Additional Job Standards:

• New York State Certificate of Qualification for candidates that reside in the state of New York.
• California director's licensure in clinical cytogenetics for candidates that reside in the state of California.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives.  Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health.  If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step

Application Window Closes:   9/24/2026

**Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000.00

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please  click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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