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Qualifications:

PhD, MD, or equivalent in genetics or molecular biology., Eligible or certified as a High-Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD) under CLIA., Minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical molecular or cytogenetics laboratory., Strong knowledge of preimplantation genetic testing technologies and IVF workflows..

Key responsibilities:

Manage daily operations of the PGT laboratory.

Ensure compliance with CLIA and other regulations.

Supervise technical staff and oversee genetic testing procedures.

Review and interpret patient PGT results in collaboration with clinical teams.

Job description

Your Responsibilities

Direct and manage all day-to-day operations of the PGT laboratory
Ensure full compliance with CLIA and applicable federal and state regulations
Supervise all technical staff involved in genetic testing procedures
Validate, implement, and oversee genetic testing platforms such as NGS, array CGH, or qPCR
Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality control (QC), and quality assurance (QA) protocols
Review and approve patient PGT results and reports in collaboration with genetic counselors and clinicians
Participate in clinical case review meetings and provide genetic test interpretation and support to the IVF clinical team
Manage proficiency testing, audits, inspections, and corrective action plans
Lead lab personnel training and competency assessments
Ensure accurate record keeping and data integrity in the laboratory information system (LIS)
Evaluate and introduce new technologies to maintain a cutting-edge testing program
Work collaboratively with embryologists to ensure smooth coordination of embryo biopsy and sample workflows

Your profile

Education: PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in genetics, molecular biology, or a closely related field
Licensure/Certification: Must be eligible or currently certified as a High-Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD) under CLIA; Certification by ABB (American Board of Bioanalysis) or ABMGG (American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics) strongly preferred
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical molecular or cytogenetics lab, with at least 2 years in a leadership or director-level role; Proven experience with PGT, particularly in a CAP/CLIA-accredited IVF or molecular diagnostics laboratory
In-depth understanding of preimplantation genetic testing technologies and IVF workflows
Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards under CLIA
Excellent leadership and personnel management skills
Ability to effectively interpret and communicate complex genetic data
Proficiency in laboratory data systems and quality improvement processes
Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation and compliance habits

Why us?

Competitive compensation, including base salary and performance-based bonuses
Flexible remote work environment
Opportunity to shape CENTOGENE’s strategic expansion into reproductive health
A mission-driven company with a global impact on rare disease and reproductive care

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About us

With employees from over 50 nations, CENTOGENE is a truly international company with offices is in Rostock, Berlin, Delhi, Boston, Valencia, Belgrade, and São Paulo.

We were born to help diagnostic patients with rare disease and today we evolved to help patients of all clinical specialties to make bold progress with guided solutions for physicians, their patients and pharma partners.

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