Charleston, South Carolina

UNIV - Open Rank - Cytogenomic Laboratory Medical Director - Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

PathologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting: Full-Time
Call expectations: Includes call
Weekends: Not specified

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

ability of test results knowledgeable and experienced in new molecular genomic and genetic test development, validation, implementation and quality control experienced in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers as well as serving as a resource to technologists at the bench willing to participate in clinical and/or translational research endeavors an excellent communicator with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to patient care excited to participate in teaching medical and graduate students, and training pathology residents and fellows an active participant in the ACGME-accredited molecular genetic pathology fellowship training program MUSC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Collaborative team composed of >60 faculty including several Directors in the Cytogenomics section High quality training programs with 22 residents and 10-12 fellows who have had a 100% board passage rate for the past 7 years CAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT certifications and accreditations Learn more about the Department: https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/pathology The MUSC Medical Center is a tertiary and quaternary academic medical center located on peninsular Charleston, SC and consisting of MUSC University Hospital Authority; Ashley River Tower, a cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and cancer specialty hospital; the Institute of Psychiatry; the Storm Eye Institute; and Children’s Hospital / Women’s Pavilion located in Charleston SC. The Medical Center is supported by respected research-based medical, graduate and nursing schools. Home to the regions’ only Level I trauma center, the state’s most comprehensive neonatal intensive care unit, the Transplant Center, and the state’s only NCI-designated Cancer Center, MUSC serves as the principal referral center for physicians and patients of the region. MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and 850 residents and has nearly 25,000 care team members inclusive of the 14 hospital ~2500 bed system, including approximately 1,500 faculty members. MUSC Offerings: Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments Relocation assistance Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it is easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest. www.charlestoncvb.com www.charlestonchamber.net Contact Michelle Barton, Administrative Coordinator for the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at bartonm@musc.edu. Additional Job Description Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. 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MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, dis
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Key Responsibilities

Oversee the Cytogenomics Laboratory by providing diagnostic interpretation for oncological and constitutional testing. Lead the development and validation of new genomic tests while teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO with ABMGG or American Board of Pathology certification in relevant genetic specialties. Candidates should have at least two years of post-fellowship experience in cytogenetics, FISH, and microarray studies.

Qualifications

Education: Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience: 2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Fluorescence In Situ HybridizationChromosomal Microarray AnalysisNext Generation SequencingOncological TestingTest ValidationClinical ResearchMedical EducationLaboratory Management

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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Living in Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value: $534k
Typical market rent: $2,312/mo
Residents’ average commute: 24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100: 101.0
State income tax: Up to 6.5%

Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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