Overview

The Director for the NYMC Genomics Core (“Director” and “Core”) will administratively lead the Core to provide innovative and rapid turn-around sequencing services for basic, translational, and clinical research, to maximize efficient use of Core assets, and to expand services to a wider customer base. The Director will work closely with other core facilities to provide integrated services. The Director will also provide expert support for basic, translational, and clinical research projects seeking to understand, diagnose, or treat a variety of inherited and acquired human pathologies. The Director reports directly to the Vice President for Research (Dr. Salomon Amar).

Genomics Research Core is an established facility fully equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation to perform DNA, RNA, and single-cell sequencing. The Core is supported by an outstanding flow cytometry core, a bioinformatics core, and high-performance computing resources. The Genomics Research Core consists of a research genomics laboratory, a CLIA-CAP accredited clinical diagnostics laboratory, and a molecular resource facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead an integrated genomic sequencing group that provides cost-effective, rapid turn-around sequencing services

• Evaluate the Core’s assets relative to current and anticipated services and align assets and services to meet those needs

• Oversee all research sequencing activities

• Oversee clinical diagnostic sequencing activities and optimize diagnostic testing procedures

• Ensure quality control of data generated by the Core

• Provide guidance to researchers on their genomics-based research

• Facilitate use and development of cutting-edge methods and technology

• Identify novel technologies to replace outdated instruments and technologies

• Pursue funding to purchase, support, and maintain new and existing instrumentation and operations of the Core

• Work closely with the Bioinformatics Core to facilitate data analyses

• Work closely with other core facility directors to institute best practices and to review workflows and protocols

• Train, consult, and collaborate with faculty and staff

• Properly train, manage, and supervise the technical staff of the Core to complete sample processing and data collection in a timely manner

• Set pricing structures for research services, clinical services, and data analysis

• Ensure compliance with governmental agencies and College policies related to the Core

• Other duties as requested by the Vice President for Research

Qualifications

Education requirement:

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree

  Technical/computer skills:

• Practical knowledge using current genomics-related instrumentation and analyzing genomics-related data.

  Prior experience:

• Five (5) or more years of research experience conducting genomics-related research, which should include two (2) or more years of experience managing a laboratory.

  Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Physical: None

• Environmental: Basic science laboratory/core facility environment

Minimum Salary

USD $58,150.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $72,688.00/Yr.

New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (October - March)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave

• Annual Holiday Schedule

*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Valhalla

Requisition ID 2024-10549

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM

Hours Per Week 35

Travel 10%

Category Research

FLSA Status Exempt