Informatics Associate Director
Faculty Position in Laboratory Medicine at Yale

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT (USA). The Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine seeks a physician or PhD with expertise in Clinical Pathology and Informatics for a full-time, ladder faculty position in the Department as Associate Director of the Laboratory Informatics Section. Yale School of Medicine, the sixth-oldest medical school in the United States, is one of the world’s leading centers for biomedical research, advanced clinical care, and medical education. Yale New Haven Hospital is a 1,519-bed tertiary referral center, which includes the 200-bed Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, the 76-bed Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital, and the 128-bed Smilow Cancer Hospital. The Department of Laboratory Medicine at Yale has a long and proud tradition of providing leading edge clinical care, outstanding biomedical research, and comprehensive education.

The successful candidate would be expected to spend the majority of their time in clinical endeavors; educational and scholarly responsibilities are also an important part of the position. Start-date is flexible but is anticipated by July 1, 2022. There are multiple opportunities for those with clinical and scholarly interests in all of the sub-disciplines of Clinical & Anatomic Pathology; besides informatics, a focus on immunohematology, coagulation/hemostasis, molecular diagnostics, medical microbiology, or laboratory test development are of special interest.

Candidates should be MDs or MD/PhDs who are Board certified/eligible in Clinical Pathology or PhDs who have commensurate laboratory experience or are DBACC certified/eligible; formal subspecialty training in informatics or another appropriate sub-discipline is welcome but is not required. There are many opportunities for independent research, as well as collaborative translational and clinical investigation.

Rank is dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications. More information on the Department may be found at http://labmed.yale.edu.

Please send a cover letter, list of 3 reference names and a CV to http://apply.interfolio.com/96527.

Applications will be accepted starting October 1, 2021 and until the position is filled. Pre-application inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Brian Smith, Chair of the Department (chairlabmed@yale.edu).

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

[25 October 2021, #11604-1]

Faculty: Experimental Pathology Research
The University of Chicago: Biological Sciences Division: Department of Pathology

Position Description
The University of Chicago’s Department of Pathology is searching for a tenured or tenure-track faculty member pursuing research in experimental pathology. The appointee will be expected to maintain an extramurally funded basic or translational research laboratory focused on any topic in biomedical sciences related to human disease, including but not limited to cancer, genetics, inflammation, immunology, microbiology, microbiome, developmental biology, and neurobiology. Academic rank is dependent on qualifications. Additional responsibilities will include teaching students (undergraduate, graduate, medical) and/or housestaff and fellows, and clinical service commensurate with the individual’s qualifications and interests.

The University is a vibrant center of scientific discovery and innovation, and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration are abundant, both within and outside the Biological Sciences Division. The Division, other academic units of the University, and the University of Chicago Medical Center, are all contained within one compact campus in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Appointees will have access to state-of-the-art core facilities and to outstanding colleagues and graduate students affiliated with numerous degree-granting programs within and outside the biological sciences. Competitive research space and start-up funding will be available, as will the potential for interactions with our affiliates, Argonne National Laboratory and the Marine Biological Laboratory.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) be Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic or Clinical Pathology, and 3) hold or be eligible for a medical license in Illinois.

To be considered, those interested must apply through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/94863.

Applicants must upload a cover letter, CV including bibliography, contact information for three references, a research statement that outlines research goals and highlights up to three selected publications, and a teaching statement [which may also include the candidate’s experience in teaching diverse students, if applicable (The University’s Diversity Statement can be found at (The University’s Diversity Statement can be found at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity)]. Review of complete applications will begin November 1, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call (773) 702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

[12 October 2021, #11543]

Eli Lilly and Company (R-19877)
Principal Research Scientist—LEM Clinical Scientist

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (USA).

Overview:

The LEM-Clinical Advisory Group Clinical Scientist will provide scientific and technical leadership to the staff of the Laboratory for Experimental Medicine (LEM). We support the development, transfer, and validation of assays for the quantification of novel biomarkers used to facilitate the development and regulatory approval of new molecular entities. In this role, the emphasis will be on the implementation of immunogenicity and related biomarker assays to support the clinical portfolio. The LEM-CAG Clinical Scientist will also provide scientific expertise and consultative support to Program and Product Teams, internal Lilly partners, third-party organizations, regulatory agencies, and external partners on medical and scientific issues concerning immunogenicity and related novel biomarkers.

Basic Requirements:

• PhD, DVM, PharmD, or MD degree in health, medical or scientific area and a minimum of 3-5 years of clinical or pharmaceutical experience that includes 1+ years of clinical development training and experience or training in clinical pathology/laboratory medicine, immunology/immunogenicity, or similar field.

• Professional certification from the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) or other Certification Board for Laboratory Directors of High Complexity Testing as outlined on CMS.gov (Certification Boards for Laboratory Directors of High Complexity Testing | CMS).
• Experience in analytical methodologies and clinical diagnostics
• Ability to investigate innovative analytical technologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical biomarker and clinical immunogenicity assessment and method validation/performance (e.g., GLP, CAP, NCCLS).
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, including positive relationship building skills
• Familiarity with the design and conduct of clinical trials.
• Proven experience with experimental design, scientific approach to problem solving, bioanalytical method development, validation, and laboratory management.
• Experience working in a regulated environment
• Formal medical/clinical training or experience in pathology and laboratory medicine preferred.

Eli Lilly and Company (R-19879)
Research Physician-Clinical Pathologist

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (USA).

Overview:

The LEM-CAG (Clinical Advisory Group) Research Physician will provide medical and scientific leadership to the staff of the Laboratory for Experimental Medicine (LEM) for the development, transfer, and validation of assays for the quantification of novel biomarkers (immunogenicity and related biomarkers) used to facilitate the development and regulatory approval of new molecular entities. In this role, the emphasis will be on the implementation of immunogenicity and related biomarker assays to support the clinical portfolio. The LEM-CAG Research Physician will also provide medical expertise and consultative support to Program and Product Teams, internal Lilly partners, third-party organizations, regulatory agencies and external partners on medical and scientific issues concerning immunogenicity and related novel biomarkers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy. Must be board eligible or certified in a medical specialty or have completed the comparable level of post-medical school clinical training relevant to the country of hiring. U.S. trained physicians must have achieved board eligibility or certification. Foreign medical graduates in U.S. based jobs, who are not U.S. board eligible or certified may be hired directly for employment in the U.S. at the discretion of the Chief Medical Officer.
• Non-U.S. trained physicians must have completed education and training at a medical school that meets the requirements of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). For the recognized list of foreign medical schools and the disapproved list, see http://www.in.gov/pla/2799.htm.

• Minimum of two years of experience or training in clinical pathology/laboratory medicine, pharmaceutical drug development, immunology/immunogenicity, or similar field is strongly preferred.
• Experience in analytical methodologies and clinical diagnostics.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical biomarker and clinical immunogenicity assessment and method validation/performance (e.g., GLP, CAP, NCCLS).

Mayo Clinic
Neuroimmunology Laboratory Physician

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA (USA). The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota is seeking a physician-scientist M.D. or equivalent to serve as a Consultant in the Neuroimmunology Laboratory, NIL. The mission of the laboratory is to define clinically pertinent neuronal, muscle and glial antigens as targets of autoimmune disease, to devise and validate novel serological tests to aid the diagnosis of neurological autoimmunity and cancer by providing serological clinical tests, and complex interpretation of autoantibody profiles. NIL also investigates immunopathological mechanisms of neurological diseases.

The NIL offers IgG antibody testing profiles, on serum and spinal fluid, for diverse autoimmune neurological disease states, many of which are paraneoplastic. These include encephalopathy, epilepsy, myelopathy, neuromuscular junction disorders, neuropathy and myopathy. Testing profiles are composed of one or more antibodies. Autoantibodies specific for neurons, glial cells and muscle are detected using tissue and transfected cell-based fluorescence microscopy, transfected cell-based flow cytometry, radioimmunoassays, bioassays, western blot, and ELISA assays.

This position will be a shared appointment between the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) and the Department of Neurology. Within DLMP the NIL consultant will support the general oversight of NIL operations which include meeting regulatory requirements, providing clinician/client support, review and reporting capabilities for clinical test results, supporting laboratory operations, and the oversight of new test development. Within the Department of Neurology, the consultant will staff outpatient neurology clinics and may staff the inpatient service periodically.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for U.S. medical licensure in the state of Minnesota, and be board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. Candidates must also have successfully completed a fellowship in Neuroimmunology.

Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the U.S.
• M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Board certification in Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) or international equivalent.
• Clinical fellowship in Neuroimmunology.
• Have prior experience in the area of neuroimmunological antibody discovery and test development, both at the bench and through translational work.
• Evidence of ability to innovate and develop laboratory developed tests; demonstrated academic productivity in the field of neurology, laboratory medicine and immunology.
• Eligible to serve as a clinical laboratory director under CLIA and New York State regulations.

Associate Director

FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK (USA).

1. Work as an associate director, overseeing clinical and anatomic pathology testing in New York and Connecticut, providing advice to clients regarding the significance of laboratory findings and ensuring that test reports include information required for interpretation.
   
   
2. Perform clinical and anatomic pathology testing, conduct gross examinations of living and dead tissues to diagnose presence and stage of diseases and identify illnesses.
   
   
3. Using techniques including but not limited to microscopic examinations, gross pathology, histopathology, cytopathology, Gynecological and non-gynecological testing and imunohematology. Clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, flow cytometry, oncology and molecular biology will be a plus to identify diseases/abnormalities and or diagnoses diseases and investigate medical conditions.
   
   
4. Identifies etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases and sign out or writing pathology reports/evaluations detailing results of tests and final diagnosis for each case.
   
   
5. Respond to client concerns and queries.
   
   
6. Ongoing monitoring of each testing process in order to identify errors or potential problems that could result in errors, taking corrective action and evaluating the corrective actions taken, to make sure that they were effective and will prevent recurrence.
   
   
7. Ensuring that the laboratory complies with all proficiency testing requirements.
   
   
8. Supervising pathologists, competency assess other pathologists and direct-report personnel.
   
   
9. Promoting a safe laboratory environment to protect the public and personnel, including, as required, limited or restricted access.
   
   
10. Undertaking research to improve identification, testing methods, and finding innovative ways to treat disease.
    
    
11. Work in collaboration with research and development staff of the organization to ensure quality services.
    
    
12. Must be AP/CP or AP board-certified with M.D. / D.O. degrees, unrestricted medical license and appropriate Certificates of Qualification in New York State.

Pathologist - Per Diem
Enzo Clinical Labs

FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK (USA).

1. Perform clinical and anatomic pathology testing, conduct gross examinations of living and dead tissues to diagnose presence and stage of diseases and identify illnesses.
   
   
2. Using techniques including but not limited to microscopic examinations, gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, and molecular biology to identify diseases/abnormalities and or diagnoses diseases and investigate medical conditions.
   
   
3. Identifies etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases and sign out or writing pathology reports/evaluations detailing results of tests and final diagnosis for each case.
   
   
4. Overseeing clinical and anatomic pathology testing in New York and Connecticut, providing advice to clients regarding the significance of laboratory findings and ensuring that test reports include information required for interpretation.
   
   
5. Respond to client concerns and queries.
   
   
6. Ongoing monitoring of each testing process in order to identify errors or potential problems that could result in errors, taking corrective action and evaluating the corrective actions taken, to make sure that they were effective and will prevent recurrence.
   
   
7. Ensuring that the laboratory complies with all proficiency testing requirements.
   
   
8. Supervising pathologists, competency assess other pathologists and direct-report personnel.
   
   
9. Promoting a safe laboratory environment to protect the public and personnel, including, as required, limited or restricted access.
   
   
10. Undertaking research to improve identification, testing methods, and finding innovative ways to treat disease.
    
    
11. Work in collaboration with research and development staff of the organization to ensure quality services.
    
    
12. Must be AP/CP or AP board-certified with M.D./D.O. degrees, unrestricted medical license and appropriate Certificates of Qualification in New York State.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System
Director of the Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory Service

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (USA). The Department of Pathology, Molecular and Cell Based Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Director (Technical) of the Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory Service at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor. The Director manages and oversees the Service by ensuring optimal and on-going performance of all Flow Cytometry Laboratory operations and procedures with regulatory compliance (CAP, NYC, JACHO). The Director provides interpretative technical expertise and will work in collaboration with the Medical Directors of Flow Cytometry, and the Validations Director in the development and implementation of new assays. The Director implements the QC/QA program within the laboratory, and monitors the overall work performance to determine staff resource utilization, effective management of workload, efficiency, and equipment maintenance.

The candidate should have a PhD in an appropriate field or MD with laboratory experience. NYS COQs in Cellular Immunology, Malignant Leukocyte Immunophenotyping, and Cellular Immunology, Non-Malignant Immunophenotyping are absolutely required, along with prior experience directing/managing clinical flow cytometry laboratory for a minimum of 5 years. Experience with different flow cytometer platforms and analysis software is important together with experience in panel design and method development of multicolor flow cytometry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Located in New York City, The Mount Sinai Health System is an integrated health care system encompassing the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the flagship Mount Sinai Hospital, and six additional hospitals in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Applicants should email their Curriculum vitae (CV), and cover letter to:

Jane Houldsworth, PhD
Vice-Chair, Division of Molecular Pathology
Department of Pathology, Molecular and Cell Based Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Email: jane.houldsworth@mountsinai.org
Telephone: (212) 659-8192

[26 May 2021, #10857]

Assistant Director of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
Department of Pathology
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UHCMC) and
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)

CLEVELAND, OHIO (USA). The Department of Pathology of UHCMC/CWRU in Cleveland, Ohio seeks a clinical pathologist or PhD scientist with expertise in clinical histocompatibility testing to serve as an Assistant Director of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics. At UHCMC, the ASHI-accredited Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory (HIL) supports adult and pediatric organ transplant programs including kidney, pancreas, liver, heart, and lung as well as hematopoietic cell transplant programs for adults and children. In 2019, UHCMC teams transplanted 195 organ allografts and performed 52 blood and marrow allotransplants.

The Assistant Director will work under the supervision of two ASHI-credentialed Histocompatibility Co-Directors and provide support to ensure the laboratory provides high-quality services and consultation for all HLA-related testing including support of both hematopoietic and solid organ transplantation programs. The ideal candidate will work to maintain the quality of current laboratory tests, expand the test menu as clinically necessary, participate in clinical conferences, and assist in on-call service. The successful candidate will be expected to support trainee and faculty development in histocompatibility and immunogenetics through collaboration and teaching. Applicants with interests in basic, translational and/or clinical research are highly encouraged to apply. Opportunities exist for research efforts based upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Candidates must hold an MD, DO and/or PhD (or equivalent) degree and be eligible for an unrestricted Ohio medical license if holding an MD or DO. Previous experience in Immunology is required. ASHI director certification or completion of an ASHI director training program are required.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Send curriculum vitae, a statement of career goals and names of three references to denise.davis2@uhhospitals.org.

UH and CWRU are committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

[5 October 2021, #11494]

Clinical Chemist/Clinical Pathologist
Opportunity at Geisinger

DANVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). The Department of Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Clinical Chemist or Clinical Pathologist with subspecialty boards in Chemistry to join our growing laboratories at Geisinger.

Opportunity Highlights: A PhD/MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in clinical chemistry is required. Experience directing a clinical chemistry laboratory, subspecialty expertise in immunology and a background that includes research and teaching are desirable.

The successful candidate will share responsibility for chemistry and toxicology testing with 2 clinical chemists to assure quality, harmonization and standardization at 9 hospital laboratories and 5 clinic labs. The core laboratory performs more than 6 million tests annually. The Laboratory Medicine Department includes 43 pathologists and PhDs.

About Geisinger: Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact:
Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FAACC
System and Core Laboratory Director
Chemistry, Toxicology and Point-of-care Testing
c/o Linda J. Cindric
Lead Provider Recruiter
Telephone: (570) 701-7244
Email: ljcindric1@geisinger.edu

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

[10 September 2021, #11354]

Associate Director of HLA / Immunogenetics Laboratory

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking candidates for the Associate Director of HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory.

The HLA/Immunogenetics laboratory supports the Lung (during last several years ranked number one in the US), Heart, Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas transplant programs at the Temple University Hospital (TUH) and the Bone Marrow transplant program, at Jeanes Hospital. The HLA/Immunogenetics laboratory also provides HLA disease and hypersensitivity associations, platelet transfusion support at TUH, Jeanes and Fox Chase Cancer Center.

The laboratory is staffed by ten technologists, a sample processing technologist, a manager, Director and an Associate Director, who provide HLA testing, including 24/7 stat on-call coverage. They perform high- and low-resolution HLA molecular typing, HLA antibody identification, and virtual and cell-prospective and retrospective Flow T and B cell cross-matches. They also monitor the HLA antibody status of patient’s, pre- and post-transplant, and provide an estimate of the risk of antibody-mediated rejection for organ offers to sensitized and transplanted patients.

Successful applicants must possess an M.D. or Ph.D., and either be BC/BE by the American Board of Pathology or a diplomate of an accredited clinical laboratory sub-specialty board (such as American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, ABHI). PA licensure is also required for qualified M.D. Certification as a laboratory director by the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) with work experience is required.

Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vita online at LKSOM career page.

Please address all applications to:

Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD
Professor and Chairperson
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
C/O William Mawhinney
Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Please send all emails to: William.mawhinney@tuhs.temple.edu.

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

[24 August 2021, #11283]

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Translational Immunology

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D and/or PhD or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include mentoring of graduate and medical students which are an integral component of this position.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing essential contributions to the clinical programs of the department, including substantial teaching and/or independent contributions to clinical research programs.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include wet and/or dry bench skills that are using cutting edge technologies to provide insights into immune processes that can be utilized to improve diagnosis, prognosis and outcomes of patients with immune-related pathologies. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program that aligns with our institutional efforts to develop clinically actionable insights, diagnostics, computational methods, and data analytics to improve the diagnosis and care of patients with diseases involving the immune system.

Successful applicants will have several years of postdoctoral or clinical research experience, and strong potential to generate independent extramural funding. Individuals with backgrounds in human immunology and with research programs focused on aspects of translational immunology are encouraged to apply. The primary faculty appointment will be in the Dept of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; however, there are opportunities to be aligned with appropriate Centers and Institutes at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, such as the Institute for Immunology, Center for Cellular Immunotherapies, Epigenetics Institute, etc.

Apply online: apply.interfolio.com/96651

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

[26 October 2021, #11606]

Medical Director of Histocompatibility and Transplant Immunology

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (USA). The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center invites applications for a faculty position as the inaugural Medical Director of Histocompatibility and Transplant Immunology. Development of a Histocompatibility and Transplant Immunology Laboratory is a key initiative in the current Department strategic plan, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to plan, develop, and launch this new laboratory. Once established, the medical director will provide medical and technical oversight of laboratory activities and serve as the primary clinical consultant to transplant surgeons and physicians. They will collaborate with operations leaders on quality assurance/improvement, accreditation and regulatory activities, and strategic planning. Successful candidates will be expected to combine excellent clinical abilities with strong motivation and skill in teaching. They will also be expected to participate in clinical or translational research efforts.

The qualified candidate will hold a medical (M.D. or D.O.) or doctoral (Ph.D.) degree and will either be board certified by the American Board of Pathology (CP or AP/CP) or by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). Certification as a laboratory director by the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) is required. Salary and rank will be based on background and experience.

VUMC is recognized as a national leader in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. During fiscal year 2021, the Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed 637 solid organ transplants, including 316 kidney, 149 heart, 129 liver, and 43 lung transplants in both adults and children. Over the same time period, the adult and pediatric stem cell teams performed 95 allogeneic and 108 autologous stem cell transplants.

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology provides support for nationally recognized academic and clinical services, including the NCI-designated Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Hospital, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. An excellent training program with fellows, residents, and medical students complements the clinical work. All of this occurs within the rich academic environment of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, providing an excellent environment for professional and academic career development.

Interested candidates should submit curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:

Adam C. Seegmiller, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
C-2102 MCN, 1161 21st Avenue S.
Nashville, TN 37232
Email: adam.seegmiller@vumc.org

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

[27 October 2021, #11613]

Immunology Laboratory Director
ARUP Laboratories, Department of Pathology, University of Utah School of Medicine

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (USA). The Department of Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and ARUP Laboratories is seeking applicants with the skills and interest to develop a strong academic career focused on clinical immunology laboratory testing. The successful applicant will have experience in clinical diagnostic testing, clinical assay development and validation, quality control and quality assurance, interpretation of laboratory test results, and consultation with physicians and other health care providers, as related to clinical immunology.

Applicants require a MD, MD/PhD, or PhD degree. MD candidates should be board certified or eligible in clinical pathology by ABP. PhD candidates should be board certified or eligible by ABMLI, ABMM, or ABCC. The successful candidate will have clinical and administrative responsibilities in the Immunology Division of ARUP Laboratories and he/she will be expected to contribute to our research and teaching missions. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Interested candidates should submit electronically to https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/114780 a curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing experience and current and future interests, and the names and contact information of three individuals who could provide letters of recommendation. For more information, please contact:

Patricia Slev, PhD
Section Chief
Immunology Division at ARUP Laboratories
Email: patricia.slev@aruplab.com
Telephone: (801) 583-2787 x3253

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided.

[13 October 2021, #11548, exp. 5 May 2022]

Director of the Histocompatibility / Transplant Immunology Laboratory

QATAR. Our client in Qatar is now seeking to appoint a Director of the Histocompatibility / Transplant Immunology Laboratory.

The successful candidate will provide oversight of all laboratory activities and support trainee and faculty development. Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD / DO), be certified in CP or AP/CP and be eligible for an unrestricted medical license with previous experience in Clinical Lab Immunology and Transplant Immunology.

The Employer
HMC manages 12 hospitals – nine specialist hospitals and three community hospitals – as well as the National Ambulance Service and home and residential care services.

In January 2016, HMC achieved the significant distinction of becoming the first healthcare system across the globe to have all its hospitals accredited by Joint Commission International under the Academic Medical Center accreditation program.

To meet the needs of a rapidly growing population, HMC has announced an ambitious multimillion dollar plan to expand capacity across its network through to 2030.

Why Consider Qatar?
You will have the opportunity to team with the best and the brightest professionals in healthcare anywhere in the Middle East. This tiny peninsula in the Persian Gulf is a crossroads between East and West, it has one of the world's largest reserves of petroleum and gas and employs a vast number of medical professionals from across the globe.

Qatar will be hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and has bold ambitions for the future. Because of its oil wealth, Qatar residents enjoy a very high standard of living enjoying international resorts, outstanding beaches, five-star hotels, public parks, restaurants, shopping malls, and an average annual temperature of 27 degrees, Qatar also has the largest healthcare investment budget of any other Middle East country.

Apply:
Please send your CV to ziad@borouj.net.

[17 September 2021, #11395]