Assistant Director, Clinical Genetics & Genomics Laboratory

The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, one of the world leaders in genomic analysis, is excited to announce an opening of an Assistant Director to join our growing team in providing state of the art clinical testing for the diagnosis of rare pediatric disease.

Qualified candidates must have experience with exome / genome analysis, as well as competency in sequence and copy number variant interpretation and reporting from next generation sequencing data. Academic appointments are available through the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine. Required qualifications include a PhD or MD/DO degree, as well as ABMGG board certification, or active candidate status in Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.

The individual selected for this position will:

• work closely with our growing team in the interpretation and reporting of genomic testing, including next-generation sequencing of panels, short read genome sequencing, long read genome sequencing, and other molecular tests
• work as a team on test development and validation, new product launch, process improvement, and clinical research
• serve as a consultant to ordering physicians and clients
• monitor quality control and assurance at all levels of practice
• participate in the education of students, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff
• support Children’s Mercy’s mission to improve the health and wellbeing of children by providing comprehensive, family-centered health care and commitment to research, academic and service excellence

Our translational work is enabled by close collaboration with The Genomic Medicine Center (GMC). The GMC consists of board-certified scientists in clinical molecular and cytogenetics, physicians, researchers, genetic counselors, bioinformaticians, software engineers and clinical laboratory scientists experienced in genomic analysis. On-site state of the art instrumentation includes Illumina NovaSeqX Plus, 5 PacBio Revio instruments, and BioNano Saphyr. Our ABMGG accredited fellowship program in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics currently has two fellows in training. Remote work opportunity is subject to discussion.

Please apply with CV and Cover Letter using link below or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu.

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/31316/asst-dir%2c-clinical-genome-center/job

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the university of Kansas School of Medicine, our faculty of more than 800 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. 

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021 the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care. We invite you to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital virtually at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlXT3xK-bI

Kansas City is a thriving cultural and economic city with more than 2 million residents. Our city’s long list of attractions includes world class museums, a vibrant arts scene, professional sports, superb shopping, great jazz clubs, and the best places to enjoy barbeque! The city offers low cost-of-living, excellent commute times, and a vibrant downtown, eight-block dining, entertainment and shopping district.  Kansas City offers excellent opportunities for both public and private school venues and is home to several colleges and universities. It’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going and forward-thinking – a great place to live and pursue a career. For more information about activities in Kansas City go to www.visitkc.com

 For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit childrensmercy.org/careers/take-your-place/

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