Clinical Chemist

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Clinical Chemistry service provides professional and scientific direction for over 3 million tests annually in laboratories of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics system. Services include automated chemistry and immunoassay, toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring and blood gas systems, point of care and emergency department testing. The successful applicant will have expertise in test development, method validation, clinical interpretation of laboratory results, laboratory information systems and automation, consultation with physicians, experience in quality control and quality assurance, and hands-on experience and knowledge in the interpretation and development in the ever-widening field of molecular diagnostics, genomics, and proteomics. Areas of responsibility within chemistry and broader laboratory management will be assigned according to the successful applicants’ experience and professional goals in coordination with other chemistry faculty. Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles, Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to the highest quality patient care, cutting-edge and impactful research, and teaching the next generation of pathologists and scientists. We emphasize a healthy work-life balance and provide a supportive work environment committed to the growth and advancement of our members. Our vibrant clinical department integrates anatomic pathology, laboratory medicine, teaching, and a robust research enterprise, and serves the UW, American Family Children’s, VA, and other Madison hospitals. Our basic science and translational research programs have made fundamental discoveries in cell and stem cell biology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. Opportunities in education include a T32-funded PhD graduate program, pathology resident and fellowship programs, and both medical school and undergraduate curricula. Madison, often rated as one of the best places to live in America, is built on an isthmus, surrounded by lakes. The city, campus, green spaces and urban areas are blended to create a place unlike any other.

Requirements

• Candidates must be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry with experience in basic and select specialty chemistry, blood gases, and point of care testing.
• PhD Required

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in a subspecialty area such as molecular pathology, informatics, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, chemistry or pediatric clinical chemistry is preferred.
• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

Responsibilities

• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Benefits

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees