Assistant Director, Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine invites applications from qualified MD and/or PhD candidates for a faculty position as Assistant Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will receive an academic appointment at a rank commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as a medical staff appointment at Emory University Hospital, as applicable. Working closely with the Medical Director and laboratory leadership team, the Assistant Director will support clinical, scientific, and operational management of the laboratory. The role encompasses daily operations, regulatory and accreditation compliance, quality improvement, and delivery of accurate, timely, clinically relevant infectious disease diagnostic testing. The laboratory serves a complex inpatient and outpatient population, including surgical, transplant, and oncology patients. Services include routine culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, along with specialized mycology, mycobacteriology, and molecular virology services. The Assistant Director will provide clinical microbiology expertise, help evaluate and implement technologies and validate tests and methodologies, collaborate with clinical and laboratory colleagues, contribute to committees and stewardship activities, teach and mentor learners, and participate in research. Teaching includes pathology residents, with additional opportunities involving medical technology students, medical students, medical microbiology fellows, infectious disease fellows, and pharmacy residents.

Requirements

MD, PhD, or equivalent relevant doctoral qualifications appropriate to the position.
Board certification or board eligibility in Medical Microbiology through the American Board of Pathology (ABP-MM) or the American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM).
For MD applicants, eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Georgia.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across clinical, laboratory, and academic teams.
Demonstrated commitment to quality, patient safety, education, and the advancement of clinical microbiology.

Responsibilities

Support the clinical, scientific, and operational management of the laboratory in close collaboration with the Medical Director and laboratory leadership team.
Oversee daily laboratory operations and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Advance quality improvement initiatives and promote accurate, timely, and clinically relevant infectious disease diagnostic testing.
Provide scientific and clinical guidance as a subject matter expert in clinical microbiology.
Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new technologies and the clinical validation of laboratory tests and methodologies.
Participate in ongoing quality improvement and laboratory accreditation activities.
Collaborate with pathologists, infectious disease physicians, infection prevention specialists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize diagnostic testing, support clinical decision-making, and improve patient outcomes.
Participate in hospital committees and interdisciplinary liaison groups, including those focused on infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and diagnostic stewardship.
Contribute to the Department’s academic mission through teaching, mentorship, and educational activities, including teaching pathology residents.
Participate in clinical, translational, and/or basic science research and collaborate across Emory academic and clinical programs.