Clinical Chemistry, Assistant Medical Director #PAT061

The University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Chicago’s Department of Pathology, Clinical Chemistry Laboratories, is searching for a full-time Assistant Medical Director at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Clinical Chemistry section has state-of-the-art total laboratory automation and advanced analytical platforms that provide a vast array of clinical diagnostic testing to our medical center, affiliated network, and outreach clients. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Requirements

MD, DO, or PhD.
MD or DO candidates must be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) in Clinical Pathology.
MD or DO candidates must be certified or eligible for certification by either the ABPath in Chemical Pathology or the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) in Clinical Chemistry.
MD or DO candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain Illinois and Indiana medical licenses.
PhD candidates must be certified or eligible for certification by the ABCC in Clinical Chemistry.
PhD candidates must have completed fellowship training.

Nice To Haves

Experience in general diagnostic clinical chemistry.
Experience in laboratory automation systems.
Experience in middleware, preferably in a core laboratory setting.
Additional experience in blood gas and point-of-care testing.
Experience with protein electrophoresis services.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong multitasking skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Medical Director in evaluating and implementing new test.
Provide consultations to both clinicians and laboratory personnel.
Oversee the quality management program.
Perform review of SPEP/IFE results.
Participate in the teaching of clinical chemistry fellows in our ComACC-accredited Clinical Chemistry Fellowship Program, as well as pathology residents and medical technologists.
Conduct clinical and translational research.