Director, Genomics Core

Huntsman Cancer Institute ( HCI ) at the University of Utah seeks a dedicated scientist and operational leader to serve as Director of the High-Throughput Genomics Shared Resource ( HTG ). The Director will provide strategic vision, scientific leadership, and operational oversight for a state-of-the-art genomics core that enables cutting-edge research across HCI , the University of Utah, and external collaborators.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly collaborative group that supports high-throughput sequencing and genomics technologies, drives innovation in assay development and technology adoption, and strengthens HCI’s research mission.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position., The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee daily operations and budgets, ensure high-quality and reproducible data generation, and partner with investigators to design and execute genomics studies. The Director will also guide platform evaluation and technology adoption in response to emerging needs. The Director will report to the Senior Director of Data Science and AI, the Deputy Director of HCI , and interact with the Shared Resource Advisory Committee Members., * Develop and execute the strategic plan for HTG in collaboration with HCI and University leadership.

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize new genomic technologies and workflows.
• Provide expertise to investigators on experimental design, including sample preparation, library construction, and sequencing requirements.
• Manage core operations including staffing, scheduling, sample tracking and planning, budgeting, billing rates, vendor relationships, and instrument repairs.
• Ensure robust and high-quality data generation through SOP development, documentation, instrument performance monitoring, and continuous process improvement.
• Engage in laboratory work and directly contribute to library preparation and sequencing operations.
• Regularly update core facility website to maximize visibility and showcase cutting edge capabilities.
• Build strong partnerships with related shared resources (e.g., bioinformatics, research informatics).
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience)., Director, Research Science: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience., * PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in genomics, molecular biology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in high-throughput genomics, sequencing operations, assay development, or shared resource leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-throughput sequencing workflows.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex operations.
• Strong communication and customer-service orientation with a track record of effective investigator partnership., The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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