Biochemical Molecular Genetics Consultant - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

JOB SUMMARY

As a Biochemical Molecular Genetics Consultant, you will be responsible for providing diagnostic and consultative services to physicians and patients and for the overall development of clinical metabolic biochemical genetics.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides high-quality biochemical molecular genetics care to patients in this area of medicine.
• Complies with the Joint Commission International (JCI), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Health Care Institutions (CBAHI), ISO 15189, Laboratory and hospital Standards.
• Evaluates, updates, and develops new laboratory tests/techniques in clinical metabolic biochemical genetics molecular/genomic related to metabolic pathology. Familiar with molecular techniques and related bioinformatic analysis of metabolic biochemical genetics.
• Actively participates in the training and teaching of staff, medical technology students, interns, residents, fellows, and Ph.D. students in his area of expertise and participates in research activities.
• Plans, designs, and implements biochemical genetics high-throughput various laboratory techniques.
• Participates in committees and other administrative functions as needed.
• Participates in research projects per established policy.
• Performs special procedures as privileged.
• Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate from a medical school of good standing.
• Completion of required period of training in specialty and/or subspecialty.
• American Board/MRCPCH-Irish, UK, Canadian, Australian & New Zealand/DES/CIS/Diplome di Medico Specialist Italy/SCR Holland/Swedish Board/German Facharzt/Austrian Facharzt/CCST UK/Saudi Board/Arab Board & sub-board/Fellowship.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a CAP accredited laboratory after Ph.D. certification; this may include subspecialty training in metabolic biochemical genetic services.
• A certificate recognized by the Saudi Commission is a must.
• Dataflow is a must.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3-4 years post Board/Fellowship in specialty.
• A registered member of the Saudi Board Council.

Language

• Proficiency in English; additional proficiency in Arabic may be beneficial.

References

• Positive professional references attesting to the candidate's skills and ethical conduct.