Clinical Chemist

BOSTON, MASSACHUSSETTS (USA). Tufts Medical Center is seeking an academically-oriented Clinical Chemist to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical, regulatory, and quality oversight of the mass spectrometry lab section and other section(s) of the clinical chemistry laboratory (based on training and experience). A strong background in the development of LDTs (laboratory-developed tests) in LC-MS/MS and/or GC/MS is required. Subspecialty experience in one or more other areas (toxicology, immunology, serology, molecular) and active participation in national organizations (e.g., American Association for Clinical Chemistry) is desirable. This position requires extensive interaction with the clinical staff in test selection, interpretation and formal consultation. Candidates are expected to participate in teaching activities of pathology residents, fellows, medical students, and staff. Complementary clinical research activities are desired.

The candidate must have an MD or PhD degree. PhD candidates must have completed a ComACC-approved fellowship and be board certified by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) or National Register of Certified Chemists (NRCC). MD candidates should be board certified in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) and licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The successful candidate should qualify for an academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

Tufts Medical Center is a 415 bed tertiary care center with a full array of adult and pediatric medical and surgical specialties; this includes the 100-bed Boston Floating Hospital pediatric hospital. As the primary teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine, we provide outstanding opportunities for clinical practice, teaching, and research. We also offer competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to work at a thriving downtown Boston academic medical center.

Interested and qualified candidates please send inquiry and CV to:

Ellen Sullivan
Tufts Medical Center Physicians Organization
Email: esullivan3@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Tufts Medical Center Physicians Organization is an EO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

[24 February 2020, #9359]

AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (USA). The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) is seeking a highly motivated AP/CP board-certified pathologist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join four AP/CP board-certified pathologists. Applicants should have a strong background and recent experience in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology with interest or expertise in Toxicology.

The NMVAHCS P&LMS provides laboratory services and oversight to 13 community-based outpatient clinics located throughout New Mexico and southwestern Colorado. P&LMS is a large robust multidisciplinary clinical laboratory providing services in chemistry, toxicology, immunology, therapeutic drug monitoring, microbiology, molecular pathology, hematology, blood bank, ancillary testing, surgical pathology and cytopathology. P&LMS performs approximately 2.4 million tests annually with a staff of 70 employees.

This position will be full-time employment with the NMVAHCS. Applicants must be eligible for an academic appointment with the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Pathology. Faculty track and academic rank will be determined based upon qualifications and experience. P&LMS provides surgical pathology and microbiology rotations for UNM pathology residents, UNM medical students, and VA-based podiatry residents. Teaching opportunities include rotations and didactic lectures for pathology residents, clinical residents / fellows, and medical students.

For complete details of this position, or to apply, please visit USAJOBS. Interested candidates may also contact:

Larry Massie, MD
Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service
New Mexico VA Health Care Systems
1501 San Pedro, SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
Email: Larry.Massie@va.gov

[27 February 2020, #9366]

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]

Clinical Pathologist

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). The Pathology Institute of Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is currently seeking a Clinical Pathologist, preferably with interest or experience in a subspecialty of Clinical Pathology (Microbiology or Chemical Pathology) or in molecular diagnostics, to join our team and meet the expanding needs at our locations in Pittsburgh, PA.

Job Highlights:

• Clinical and translational research opportunities available
• Candidates eligible for academic appointments at Drexel University College of Medicine
• Approximately 1.5 million tests/year performed at the network’s Core Laboratory
• Molecular Pathology Lab opening late spring 2020
• Potential for Medical Laboratory Directorship for qualified candidates

Requirements:

• MD, DO degree
• Board certified or Board eligible in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology with preference given to candidates with interest or experience in molecular diagnostics
• Must be eligible for a PA State Medical License

AHN Proudly Offers:

• Competitive compensation package
• Benefits include but not limited to: Medical, dental & vision insurance, HSA/FSA, 401K and relocation assistance
• Work Life Balance – maintaining an appropriate work-life balance is essential when providing healthcare and serving patients. We offer a generous PTO plan to help you achieve your work-life balance
• Additional Benefits include but not limited to: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, Onsite Fitness Centers/Gym Discounts and Mass Transportation Benefits

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) – The Allegheny Health Network is comprised of nine hospital and more than 200 primary- and specialty-care practices. We have approximately 1,700 physicians in every clinical specialty, 17,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. Together, we provide world-class medicine to patients in our communities, across the country and around the world.

Pittsburgh is a vibrant and exciting city, offering diverse culture, world-class arts and music, prestigious colleges and universities, proximity to state and local recreational parks, and a nationally recognized culinary scene. Pittsburgh’s beautiful landscape, rivers and bridges, and affordable cost of living make it an attractive option for both individuals and families.

Email your CV and direct inquiries to:

Matthew L Malin
Physician Recruiter
Allegheny Health Network
Email: Matthew.malin@ahn.org

[8 April 2020, #9467]

Faculty Positions – Clinical Pathologists

WASHINGTON D.C. (USA). The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, an independent non-profit faculty clinical practice group affiliated with the George Washington University (GWU), invites applications for faculty positions in clinical pathology.

Responsibilities include oversight of regulatory compliance, accreditation, quality management programs, participation in institutional initiatives involving the clinical laboratories, and training of residents, fellows and medical students in laboratory medicine. The successful applicant will demonstrate leadership skills and experience in administrative, clinical teaching, and research activities of an academic department of pathology. Opportunities are available for active research as independent investigators or in collaboration with other clinicians and basic investigators.

Minimum Qualifications: MD, MD/PhD, PhD or equivalent; applicants must be board certified in clinical pathology and/or anatomic and clinical pathology with a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a clinical laboratory director at the time of appointment; have strong evidence of scholarly achievements, expertise in pathology and clinical informatics, clinical chemistry, apheresis, transfusion medicine, microbiology or molecular genetic pathology; and be eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia.

Application Procedure: To apply, please complete an online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/72645 and upload a curriculum vitae and cover letter describing your qualifications for the position. Review of applications will begin on 02/28/2020 and will continue until the positions are filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

The George Washington University and the GWU Medical Faculty Associates are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers that do not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

[30 January 2020, #9241]