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Human Genetics - Laboratory Director - Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor - Clinical Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Human Genetics - Laboratory Director - Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor - Clinical

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 12/19/2025 - Expires: 1/18/2026

Job ID: 293014605

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Laboratory Director - Associate Professor or Professor

Clinical Genetics Laboratories, Division of Human Genetics

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is recruiting for a Laboratory Director for the Genetics and Genomics Diagnostic Laboratory within our Human Genetics Division.

In conjunction with the other Directors of the Genetics and Genomics Diagnostic Laboratory, GGDL, the Director assumes responsibility for the scientific and clinical activities of the Genetics Laboratories. The primary responsibilities include review/sign-out of clinical cases, development of new tests/platforms including Next Generation sequencing and oversight and continued development of diagnostic testing programs. A faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine is associated with this position. Ideal candidates will have an M.D. or PhD; ABMGG board certification in both Clinical Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics or Laboratory Genetics Genomics along with 5 years' relevant experience preferred.

The Genetics Laboratories in the Division of Human Genetics (DHG) are well-equipped, expanding CLIA and CAP certified clinical laboratories. The laboratories perform testing for inherited diseases and somatic alterations including well-established collaborative diagnostic programs for more than two hundred different disorders and conditions. DHG has an ABMGG accredited training program for Medical Genetics and Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (as of July 2017). DHG also has a master's training program for genetic counselors administered jointly with The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/m/molecular-genetics/default.htm

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized as a leader in pediatric healthcare, with a reputation for excellence in patient care, research, and medical education. U.S News & World Report ranked Cincinnati Children's as one of the nation's top ten pediatric hospitals in the 2024-2025 edition of America's Best Children's Hospitals. Among pediatric institutions, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is the third-highest ranking recipient of research grants from the National Institutes of Health. We support discovery with 1.4 million square feet of lab space and core services such as, high-throughput DNA analysis, biomedical informatics, a pluripotent stem cell facility, and much more. Our scientists and physicians work collaboratively to conduct innovative laboratory and clinical research to improve care for children, to investigate the outcomes of treatments, to study health care systems and to train the next generation of investigators.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, as well as assistance in moving to one of America's most livable cities. Cincinnati is a friendly, pleasant, affordable city with an excellent quality of life, including many musical and theatrical programs, professional sports, and nearby recreational opportunities.

Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to:

D. Brian Dawson, PhD, DABCC, FACMGG

Director, Clinical Laboratories and

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Division of Human Genetics

c/o Michelle Paolella

Physician and Faculty Recruitment

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 7016

Cincinnati, OH 45229

Email: Michelle.Paolella@cchmc.org

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

* Doctor of Philosophy in a relevant scientific field, Doctor of Medicine or both
* ACMG Board-certification in Laboratory Genetics & Genomics, or Clinical Molecular Genetics and Clinical Cytogenetics
* Completion of all required pre-employment activ

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