Assistant Director for Clinical Genetics & Genomics Laboratory

Children’s Mercy Kansas City

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Children’s Mercy Kansas City (CMKC) is recruiting an Assistant Director in the Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory.  

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Required qualifications include a PhD or MD/DO degree, as well as dual ABMGG board certification or active candidate status in Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.

Qualified candidates must have competency in chromosome analysis, FISH, and microarray interpretation in both constitutional and oncology settings.  Experience with common molecular genetic assays, and next generation sequence analysis, including interpretation of sequence and copy number variants, is preferred. Academic appointments are available through the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine.

The individual selected for this position will

• work closely with a growing team in the interpretation and reporting of genomic testing
• serve as a consultant to ordering physicians and clients
• participate in the education of students, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff
• support Children’s Mercy’s mission to improve the health and wellbeing of children by providing comprehensive, family-centered health care and commitment to research, academic and service excellence

Our translational work is enabled by close collaboration with The Genomic Medicine Center (GMC) to provide the highest quality, cutting-edge genomic testing. The GMC consists of board-certified scientists in clinical molecular and cytogenetics, physicians, researchers, genetic counselors, bioinformaticians, software engineers and clinical laboratory scientists experienced in genomic analysis. Equipment includes an Illumina NovaSeq, 6 PacBio Sequel instruments, NextSeq2000, and a 10x Chromium system. In addition, our ABMGG accredited fellowship program in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics currently has two fellows in training. 

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Interested candidates should apply online at:

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/17286/asst-dir%2c-cytogenetic-laboratory/job?mode=view

In addition, candidates should also send a curriculum vitae, a minimum of three professional references and personal statement of professional goals to the following email address:  facultyjobs@cmh.edu

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 386-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the university of Kansas School of Medicine, our faculty of more than 800 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. 

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021 the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care. We invite you to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital virtually at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlXT3xK-bI

Kansas City is a thriving cultural and economic city with more than 2 million residents. Our city’s long list of attractions includes world class museums, a vibrant arts scene, professional sports, superb shopping, great jazz clubs, and the best places to enjoy barbeque! The city offers low cost-of-living, excellent commute times, and a vibrant downtown, eight-block dining, entertainment and shopping district.  Kansas City offers excellent opportunities for both public and private school venues and is home to several colleges and universities. It’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going and forward-thinking – a great place to live and pursue a career. For more information about activities in Kansas City go to www.visitkc.com

For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit childrensmercy.org/careers/take-your-place/

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Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 386-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the university of Kansas School of Medicine, our faculty of more than 800 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. 

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021 the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care. We invite you to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital virtually at

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 386-bed pediatric health system, providin

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 386-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the university of Kansas School of Medicine, our faculty of more than 800 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next