What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Quality Operations position at GeneDx?
GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world's largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Responsible for some of the daily operations of One Lab conducting the testing of clinical DNA specimens for the purpose of diagnosing genetic disease, using manual and automated methods in a team environment, and following established policies and procedures in a professional manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assumes some of the responsibilities of Supervisor (as defined by CLIA). Specific Supervisor responsibilities include:
- Directs day-to-day activities of the laboratory operation and staff.
- Is accessible at all times on site, by telephone or by electronic consultation, to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of Operations.
- In the absence of the Director of Operations, monitors the performance characteristics of the test and ensures that acceptable levels of performance are maintained based on established quality controls, indicators, and procedures. Documents and reports performance issues or trends promptly to the Director of Operations and Lab Director, if necessary, ensuring regulatory compliance. Uses appropriate resources to troubleshoot and address quality issues and implements corrective and preventive action, including tools such as retraining, additional control checks, etc.
- May fully assume those responsibilities of the Director of Operations that are permitted to be delegated, which are limited to (i) takes necessary remedial action when test performance characteristics deviate from established standards, (ii) prevents test results from being reported when a test is not functioning correctly, (iii) provides orientation and training to testing personnel, and (iv) annually evaluates and documents the performance of all testing personnel.
- Assists with the hiring and onboarding of lab personnel.
- Maintains sufficient familiarity with OneLab assays, including NextGen Sequencing, Array, PCR-based techniques, and extraction in order to effectively direct processes.
- Monitors and recommends improvements to procedures and lab processes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned including but not limited to amending SOPs, revising lab protocols, overseeing validations and implementation of new tests and new lab procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position may manage subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in their respective group. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also may directly supervise non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the professional level.
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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused.
At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.
Experts in what matters most.
With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry's genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.
SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES.
From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
- Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
- Customized care: Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
- Impactful discovery: Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.
Learn more About Us here.
Our Culture
At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success. Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:
- Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution.
- Communicate directly, with empathy.
- Do what we say we're going to do.
- Be adaptable to change.
- Operate with a bias for action.
Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Voluntary benefits
GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All privacy policy information can be found here.
