Clinical Molecular Geneticist/Molecular Pathologist

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Role Overview:

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Clinical Molecular Geneticist/Molecular Pathologist

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City invites applications for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Attending.  This individual will have primary clinical responsibilities in the Diagnostic Molecular Genetics Laboratory with a focus on germline genetic analysis. 

The Diagnostic Molecular Genetics Laboratory offers an extensive range of NGS-based tests for hereditary cancer predispositions. Candidates are expected to actively participate in molecular diagnostic case sign-out and to assist in quality assurance programs and new assay development.  Plentiful opportunities exist to engage in collaborative or independent basic or applied research.

Key Qualifications:

Core Skills:

Key Qualifications:

• Ph. D. and/or MD degree
• Must have completed a qualified clinical training program and be board certified (or eligible) in Clinical Molecular Genetics, Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics) or Molecular Genetic Pathology (American Board of Pathology)
• Hold or be eligible for a New York State Department of Health Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing.  

Pay Range: $161,000 - $411,000

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and a personal statement to: 

Simone Ramkissoon 

ramkisss@mskcc.org 

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Pay Range: $0.00 - $10,000,000.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing:

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