Assistant Professor Clinical Practice, Pathology Faculty

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The successful candidate will provide a broad range of Clinical Chemistry services, with responsibilities that include serving as the Associate Director of Clinical Chemistry. In this role, the faculty member will partner with the Director of Clinical Chemistry in providing expert oversight of the diagnostic clinical chemistry laboratories across all UTMB facilities, ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of tests. This will include evaluation, introduction and validation of new tests, instrumentation, testing platforms and methodologies. Review and approval of laboratory procedures and participation in continuous quality assurance and performance improvement is a core expectation of this position. The faculty member will also serve as consultant to pathologists, physicians and other providers, offering guidance in the selection and interpretation of chemistry tests, with clinical correlation as appropriate. In addition to clinical service, the faculty member will be expected to advance the field of clinical chemistry through scholarly and research activities. This may include basic science research, translational studies, or applied clinical chemistry research, with the expectation of disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and contributions to the broader academic community. The faculty member will participate in the teaching of graduate and medical students and take an active role in the education and mentorship of residents and fellows. Engagement in intra- and inter-departmental conferences is expected. The faculty member will pursue ongoing scholarly activities through research, publications, and presentations at both national and international meetings, thereby enhancing the academic reputation of the institution and contributing to the advancement of clinical chemistry as a discipline.

Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD Fellowship-trained.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Clinical Chemistry or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Additional qualifications in Clinical Informatics.
• Experience in Laboratory Automation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Associate Director of Clinical Chemistry.
• Provide expert oversight of diagnostic clinical chemistry laboratories across all UTMB facilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of tests.
• Evaluate, introduce, and validate new tests, instrumentation, testing platforms, and methodologies.
• Review and approve laboratory procedures.
• Participate in continuous quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Consult with pathologists, physicians, and other providers on chemistry tests.
• Advance the field of clinical chemistry through scholarly and research activities.
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.
• Participate in the teaching of graduate and medical students.
• Mentor residents and fellows.
• Engage in intra- and inter-departmental conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree