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Technical Director Biochemical Genetics

Los Angeles, California

Full-Time, Salary Range: $180,900 - $234,080/Year

The Biochemical Genetics Technical Director will be responsible for supporting the clinical, scientific, technical and regulatory aspects of the biochemical genetics laboratory. The technical director is responsible for the assessment, development, refinement and implementation of current and future clinical biochemical testing in addition to presenting and educating staff in these testing methods. The technical director is expected to interface with all clinical and laboratory staff including management, medical directors, ordering providers and technical staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reviewing, interpreting and sign-out of relevant biochemical genetics reports in a high volume testing environment.
• In conjunction with biochemical technical staff, the technical director must be able to educate an appropriate interpretation and test usage, while actively refining and developing laboratory tests and procedures.
• Able to analyze and prepare reports for integration into medical and management decisions to yield continuous improvement in the laboratory.
• Other necessary functions include, but not limited to:
• Ability to multi-task, plan and perform test validations.
• Compose validation summaries with relevant and appropriate descriptions of performance characteristics.
• Familiar with regulatory and accreditation guidelines.
• Conduct and review proficiency testing.
• Conduct internal inspections.
• Interact with referral laboratories.
• Assist managers in quality improvement projects.
• Implement quality assurance measures.
• Ensure all quality control guidelines are met.
• Troubleshoot and investigate laboratory testing issues and be actively involved in the solutions to maintain a high-quality biochemical genetics laboratory.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Medical Director/Physician-in-charge of the laboratory.

Basic Qualifications:

Education

• Earned doctorate in Human Genetics or related field.

License, Certification, Registration

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California) OR Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License (California)

• Clinical Biochemical Genetics Certificate from American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics

Additional Requirements:

• Post-doctoral Biochemical Genetics Laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Biochemical Genetics, Molecular Technologies.
• Previous experience in a Diagnostic Clinical Biochemical Genetics Laboratory.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and integrated laboratory environment that includes other high complexity genetic testing.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Prefer familiarity with both Molecular Genetics and Biochemical Genetics 

Notes:

• At least one weekend day either Saturday or Sunday, is requested.

For immediate consideration, please visit http://kp.org/careers for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number 1330714.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

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