Job Description

Position Details

Title Clinical Laboratory Director Specific Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Medical & Molecular Genetics Appointment Type Clinical Track Faculty Department IUSM - Medical & Molecular Genetics Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary

The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics of the Indiana University School of Medicine is recruiting a Board-certified/Board Eligible M.D., or MD/PhD, or PhD for a Clinical Laboratory Director role in the Division of Diagnostic Genomics and Therapeutics.

We seek an outstanding physicians with expertise in Clinical Molecular Genetics and/or Cytogenetics who is interested in combining leadership in genomic laboratory medicine with clinical practice and/or funded research. The successful candidate will devote a substantial portion of their effort to medical and operational leadership within the IU Genetic Testing Laboratories, with the remainder of their effort dedicated to patient care or, depending on the candidate’s interests and qualifications, externally funded research. In addition, the individual will participate in our ACGME-accredited Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship training program and participate in training residents and graduate students as part of the departmental teaching mission. The academic appointment, salary and benefit package is commensurate with qualifications. Certification (or eligibility) by the ABMGG in both Clinical Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics, or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, is required.

The Division of Diagnostic Genomics and Therapeutics includes five CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited clinical laboratories that together comprise the IU Genetic Testing Laboratories: Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, Pharmacogenomics, Biochemical Genetics and Diagnostic Genomics, which performs high-throughput Next-Generation Sequencing. The laboratories provide comprehensive diagnostic services, including prenatal, constitutional, and oncology testing, supporting patient care throughout Indiana and beyond.

The Medical Director will participate in the leadership and continued development of a busy and expanding diagnostic laboratory service. Responsibilities will include shared oversight of clinical genomic testing, interpretation and reporting, assay development and implementation, quality and regulatory activities, and collaboration with laboratory faculty, staff, clinicians, and other members of the healthcare team. The specific scope of laboratory leadership responsibilities will be tailored to the expertise and interests of the successful candidate.

IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States. With nine campuses located throughout the state of Indiana, IUSM provides students and faculty with access to a large and varied patient population. Due to the strong collaborative partnerships between the school and statewide teaching hospitals and other clinical facilities, individuals seeking health care services from IUSM faculty receive the highest quality care that reflects advances in medical research. The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at IUSM was one of the first human genetics departments in the country and has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. The department offers a highly collegial and interdisciplinary environment that spans clinical medicine and basic research. See https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics .

Join a vibrant and collaborative research community at the nation’s largest medical school. Apply today and help shape the future of translational genetics research.

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the state of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of health sciences companies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport that has been named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years.

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation.

Applicants should apply at:

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/32605

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate or Terminal degree required. ABMGG board certification or board eligibility is required.

Department Contact for Questions

Hunter Hartman – johuhart@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date Posting Number IUSM-02393-2026