Duke Academic Pulmonary Pathologist

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA (USA). The Department of Pathology at Duke University School of Medicine seeks an academically oriented Pulmonary Pathologist to provide diagnostic services. Applicants should have board certification in anatomic pathology and be fellowship trained in thoracic pathology. The ideal candidate is highly committed to patient care with a multidisciplinary approach, has excellent interpersonal skills, and seeks to advance the field of pulmonary pathology through original and collaborative scholarship.

The Department has 89 faculty members with 26 residents and fellows in anatomic and clinical pathology. Our Surgical Pathology service processes over 50,000 accessions annually, and DUHS Clinical Laboratories perform over 16 million tests annually. The Division of Pulmonary/Thoracic Pathology at Duke consists of five Pulmonary Pathologists and is known for its expertise in occupational lung disease, diseases of the pleura, and transplant pathology. We work closely with our thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiologists and oncologists to provide the best patient care.

Diagnostic responsibilities will include neoplastic (including biomarker studies), non-neoplastic and transplant pathology as well as accompanying multidisciplinary conferences. Experience in cardiovascular pathology would be beneficial, but not required. The environment at Duke provides rich opportunities for exceptional clinical and translational research, both within the Department and in other Centers of Excellence in the Medical Center. Clinical responsibilities will be tailored to provide time for collaborative research. Teaching responsibilities include interactions with medical students, residents, fellows and trainees in multiple departments. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Women and under-represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please submit CV and Letter of interest via https://pdc.dukehealth.org/physician-careers

Visit Duke Department of Pathology: https://pathology.duke.edu/

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

[28 January 2020, #9242]

Assistant Professor

GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (USA). The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of the Brody School of Medicine is seeking an AP or AP/CP board certified or eligible surgical pathologist for a fixed term position at the title of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher. Training and experience in surgical pathology, including gross supervision, and intraoperative diagnosis/frozen section. Approximately 19,900 surgical and 7,000 cytology cases including 1,300 fine needle aspirates are accessioned into the department annually.

The candidate will be expected to participate in surgical pathology service responsibilities and in medical student/resident/fellow education and clinical research. The applicant must qualify for a faculty appointment at East Carolina University. Academic title and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. NC Medical License required.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have an MD or DO degree from an accredited institution, and be board certified in AP or AP/CP or eligible.

Website: www.ecu.edu/pathology/

Please apply online at:
http://www.ecu.edu
Position Number: 600023

[5 May 2020, #9519, exp. 24 November 2020]

Clinical Pathologists

GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (USA). The East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center. Vidant Medical Center is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health in Greenville, North Carolina and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Vidant Medical Center and East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine is seeking three Clinical Pathologists for a fixed term or tenure track faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The department has an annual service volume of approximately 500 bone marrow biopsies, 150 lymph node/tissue biopsies and 700 flow cytometry analyses. The department has pathology residency and fellowship programs including surgical pathology, cytopathology and forensic pathology.

Job Description: The successful candidate will be expected to participate in clinical service and call responsibilities that include microbiology and molecular, with ability to cover other areas of clinical pathology (i.e. chemistry, transfusion medicine) also desirable. Participation in medical student/resident education and clinical research is expected. Diagnostic experience or fellowship training and strong interest in general clinical pathology is desired.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a MD, DO, MBBS or PhD from an accredited school. The successful candidate must be board certified or board eligible in CP or AP/CP. Board certification or eligibility in one or more clinical pathology subspecialities is required. The candidate must be eligible to obtain an active North Carolina medical license.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please apply online at: http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/29712

Tangi R. Williams, Faculty Support Supervisor
East Carolina University
Brody School of Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
600 Moye Blvd, Mailstop 642
Greenville, NC 27834
Telephone: 252-744-5006
Email: Williamstang15@ecu.edu

Department Homepage: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/pathology/

[1 April 2020, #9452]

Pathologist & Associate Medical Director

MORRISVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (USA).

About Foundation Medicine
Foundation Medicine, Inc. (FMI) began with an idea—to simplify the complex nature of cancer genomics, bringing cutting-edge science and technology to everyday cancer care. Our approach generates insights that help doctors match patients to more treatment options and helps accelerate the development of new therapies. Foundation Medicine is the culmination of talented people coming together to realize an important vision, and the work we do every day impacts real lives.

About the Job
The Pathologist is involved in all aspects of FMI’s laboratory operations and serves as an internal subject matter expert, applying medical knowledge to advise decision makers in support of FMI’s mission to transform cancer care. The Pathologist is responsible for review and approval of documentation and reports, supporting clinical testing strategies, as well as new assay development and validation. The Pathologist also serves as an ambassador for comprehensive genomic profiling through education and research efforts within and external to FMI.

Key Responsibilities

• For all clinical and biopharma testing performed at FMI including FoundationOneCDx, FoundationOneHeme, and FoundationOneLiquid assay:
  • Review patient specimens prior to testing in collaboration with other applicable stakeholders.
  • Review and approve IHC, IGH, and other reports.
• Function as a clinical consultant regarding the utility of the Foundation Medicine assays including sample selection, test appropriateness, and interpretation of results.
• Interface directly with clients to support patient care, as needed.
• Support FMI Commercial Team initiatives and programs through traveling to and administering programs at hospitals, cancer centers, and academic medical centers.
• Support new assay development and validation, and optimization of existing assays.
• Support strategic research initiatives to expand new testing capabilities.
• Support Quality Assurance, Compliance and Regulatory activities.
• Perform research studies leading to abstracts, peer-reviewed publications and presentations at medical/scientific meetings that highlight FMI assays and data.
• Develop area(s) of expertise to serve as a subject matter expert.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Doctor of Medicine Degree.
• Medical Licensure.
• Formal pathology training.
• American Board of Pathology – Anatomic Pathology Certification.

• 1+ years of experience evaluating images, including developing and running assays.
• Subspecialty training and/or expertise in cancer biology, genomics or clinical trials.
• Strong history of achievement demonstrated by leadership activities, publications, presentations or other activities.
• Collaboration skills and the ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) with internal and external team members on project activities.
• Process-oriented, flexible mindset and approach to creative problem solving.
• Demonstrated history of cross-functional leadership and/or participation in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability of meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the importance of patient data privacy.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to self-organize and operate effectively without day-to-day oversight, while staying tightly connected to key leaders and teams across the collaborations.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment in the presence of chemicals and reagents.
• Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: innovation, patients, collaboration, and passion.

Cytopathologist

MORRISVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (USA). UWH of North Carolina is building a state of the art CAP-accredited lab in the Raleigh-Durham area with the goal of having specialists in Women’s Health to produce the highest quality diagnoses for laboratory specimens.

We currently have 34 medical offices and more than 270 providers throughout 13 counties of North Carolina.

The UWH of North Carolina Laboratory will perform GYN cytology and Molecular Microbiology testing from provider office collected specimens. We are seeking 1 part-time or full-time Pathologist to read abnormal ThinPrep pap smears and oversee the cytology department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Sign-out of liquid-based GYN cytology slides
  • Work together and lead a team of Cytotechnologists
  • Interact with multiple OB/GYN providers to communicate unusual diagnoses and answer other pertinent inquires
  • Participate in PT & QA programs
  • Responsibility for oversight of the cytology department along with the lab manager and cytology supervisor

Requirements:

  • MD/DO with AP or AP/CP board certification or eligibility
  • State of North Carolina licensure or eligibility for licensure
  • Board-certified in Cytopathology
  • Expertise in GYN Cytopathology, preferably with ThinPrep experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with numerous OB/GYN providers

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package that includes health/dental/life/STD/LTD/vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) plan.

Click here to apply.

[27 January 2020, #9234]

Surgical Pathologist
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Department of Pathology

WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA (USA). The Department of Pathology at Wake Forest Baptist Health is seeking qualified candidates to join our faculty. Position requirements include successful completion of an ACGME residency program in either AP or AP/CP with additional fellowship level training in surgical pathology (general or subspecialty). Preference will be given to those with experience and subspecialty expertise in GI/liver, pulmonary, breast, bone and soft tissue, and hematopathology. The ability to obtain an unrestricted medical licensure in North Carolina is required. This is a clinical track appointment and rank will be determined based on experience. A leadership position is available for qualified individuals.

Wake Forest Baptist Health is located in Winston-Salem, NC, a region attractive for its moderate weather, affordable housing, extensive opportunities for outdoor activities, and dedication to the arts. Wake Forest Baptist Health is an expanding health system with four hospitals including the main campus in Winston-Salem, as well as numerous clinics. The Department of Pathology provides pathology related services to the health system. The surgical pathology volume is about 40,000. The health system includes a large NCI designated Cancer Center which is highly rated by U.S. News and World Report, a free standing children's hospital, and provides ample opportunity for collaboration for both translational and basic research.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to apply online at:
www.wakehealth.edu/HR/Faculty/Current-Opportunities.htm.

For detailed information please contact:

Daniel T. Kleven, M.D.
Associate Professor
Email: vcsmith@wakehealth.edu
Telephone: (336) 716-5080

[7 January 2020, #9164]

Academic Clinical Pathologist
Department of Pathology

WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA (USA). The Department of Pathology of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center seeks an academic clinical pathologist to serve as Director of Clinical Chemistry, to contribute to its clinical and academic missions. The faculty member will work closely with the Vice Chair of Clinical Pathology to provide clinical and technical oversight for the Sections of Clinical Chemistry and Diagnostic Immunology including automated chemistry, toxicology, immunology, and specialized chemistry testing.

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
  • Fellowship training in CP subspecialty Chemistry
  • Board Certified
  • North Carolina licensure or eligible

The position requires experience and interest in a broad spectrum of analytic methods, test method development, and clinical application of methods. The successful candidate is expected to develop diagnostic programs through collaboration with clinical and administrative staff, provide clinical consultation to healthcare providers regarding test selection, interpretation, and utilization, be actively involved in resident and medical student training, and demonstrate an aptitude for constructive engagement with clinical colleagues and laboratory staff. Experience and interest in laboratory informatics, mass spectrometry, or other areas of clinical pathology is highly desired.

Scholarship is an important goal of the Department. Departmental financial support is available for research projects. Salary and rank are commensurate with background and experience.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with a population of approximately 300,000, is home to Wake Forest Baptist Health, which includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, and other hospitals in the network system. There are five universities and one junior college in Winston-Salem. Nearby airports are in Greensboro, Charlotte, and Raleigh.

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to achieving diversity among its faculty and staff.

Contact Information:

Gregory J. Pomper, MD
Associate Professor of Pathology
Vice Chair of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Department of Pathology
Email: gpomper@wakehealth.edu
Telephone: 336-716-7442

[17 March 2020, #9428]