The genetics-testing firm Myriad Genetics has turned to Quest Diagnostics, among the world's largest lab-testing companies, for its chief legal officer.

Salt Lake City-based Myriad announced Monday that Pamela Wong would hold its top legal role. Wong had spent 14 years at Quest, most recently serving as assistant general counsel.

At Myriad, she will support and counsel for all legal affairs, litigation, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, patent protection, regulatory and quality assurance, compliance and government affairs, according to a news release from the company.