Position Overview The Head – Genetic Lab will be responsible for the overall leadership, operations, and growth of the organization’s genetic laboratory services. This role encompasses scientific and clinical oversight of genetic testing, ensuring compliance with international quality standards, managing cross-disciplinary teams, and establishing patient-centered genetic counselling services. The position demands a blend of advanced technical expertise in genetics, regulatory acumen, operational leadership, and empathetic communication skills for counselling patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific & Technical Leadership

Provide strategic direction and scientific leadership in molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms.

Oversee validation, implementation, and continuous upgrading of genetic testing technologies and panels.

Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility of all diagnostic tests.

Stay updated with global advancements in genomics, precision medicine, and translational research.

Clinical & Genetic Counselling Integration

Establish and oversee genetic counselling services within the lab.

Provide guidance to patients, families, and clinicians on genetic testing options, results interpretation, and clinical implications.

Develop standard protocols for pre-test and post-test counselling in line with ethical and legal guidelines.

Train and mentor genetic counsellors and clinical staff to ensure sensitive communication of results.





Regulatory & Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with NABL, CAP, NABH, ICMR, and other relevant regulatory standards.

Develop and implement SOPs for testing, reporting, and genetic counselling.

Lead proficiency testing, quality audits, and external quality assurance schemes.

Maintain documentation for regulatory approvals and accreditations.

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities

Manage laboratory budgets, resources, and workforce planning.

Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team including molecular biologists, cytogeneticists, genetic counsellors, bioinformaticians, and technicians.

Drive collaborations with clinicians, hospitals, and academic institutions for research and patient referrals.

Develop business strategies for service expansion, outreach programs, and market positioning of the lab.

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

- Do you have a PhD/MD in Medical Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field?
- Do you have 10–15+ years of experience in clinical genetics, genetic testing, or molecular diagnostics, including 5+ years in a leadership role?
- Do you have hands-on expertise in NGS, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostic techniques?
- Do you have experience with NABL/CAP/NABH/ICMR compliance, laboratory quality systems, and regulatory audits?
- Have you managed multidisciplinary genetic laboratory teams and genetic counselling services, including patient/clinician interactions?

Work Location: In person

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