Myriad Genetics · 3 hours ago
Assistant Lab Director - Clinical Genomics
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expMyriad Genetics is a leading molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine company dedicated to advancing health and well-being. The Assistant Lab Director is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining the quality of test results while providing consultation to clients.
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Ensuring that consultation is available to the laboratory’s clients on matters relating to the quality of the test results and their interpretation concerning specific patient conditions
Active involvement in the design, implementation, and oversight of the quality management system, including the monitoring of key indicators and investigation of problems with corrective/preventive action as appropriate
Ensuring that testing systems developed and used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance, which includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes
Participation in Continuing Education to maintain necessary certifications
Participation in Strategic Planning and Research and Development appropriate to the needs of the laboratory
Ensuring that quality is the first consideration in all aspects of their job
Ensuring that:
The test methodologies selected have the capability of providing the quality of patient test results required for patient care
Verification procedures used are adequate to determine the accuracy, precision, and other pertinent performance characteristics of the method
Laboratory personnel are performing the test methods as described in the laboratory’s standard operating procedures and as required for accurate and reliable test results
Participation in CLIA approved proficiency testing programs commensurate with the services offered and that:
Proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as routine patient samples
The results are returned within the specified time frame
All proficiency testing reports are received and reviewed by the appropriate staff to evaluate the laboratory’s performance and to identify any problems that require corrective action
An approved corrective action plan is followed when any proficiency testing result is found to be unacceptable or unsatisfactory
Participation in the quality control and quality assurance programs to assure the quality of laboratory services provided and to identify failures in quality as they occur
Participation in the establishment and maintenance of acceptable levels of analytical performance for each test system
Participation in remedial actions and documentation as needed, whenever significant deviations from the laboratory’s established performance characteristics are identified, and that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken, and the test system is functioning properly
Ensuring that reports of test results include enough pertinent information for interpretation and ensure that test results are accurate based on scientific knowledge at the time the report is issued
The ability to occasionally work a variable schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
Qualification
Required
M.D., D.O., or PhD in medical technology or biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science
Minimum of 4 years specialized training or pertinent laboratory experience in high-complexity testing
Board eligible/certified by an HHS-approved board
Holds/is working towards a NYS CoQ in the appropriate permit category, if directly involved in NYS sample testing
Company
Myriad Genetics
Myriad Genetics discovers, develops, and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of cancer.
1001-5000 employees
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2024 (9)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$215MKey Investors
OrbiMed
2025-07-31Post Ipo Debt· $125M
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $90M
1995-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Sam Raha
CEO | President | Board member
Ben Wheeler
Chief Financial Officer
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