Laboratory Director - Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, seeks a Senior Associate Consultant faculty member to support the Clinical Mass Spectrometry and Clinical Immunoassay Laboratories. The successful candidate will provide clinical and technical oversight of endocrine testing in these laboratories, including test development, validation, and implementation; regulatory compliance; and day-to-day operations, including monitoring assay performance.

A key focus is innovation and the development of new approaches to laboratory diagnostics. The candidate will be encouraged to explore integrating artificial intelligence, data science, and other emerging technologies with laboratory data and diagnostic testing to improve test development, interpretation, laboratory operations, and clinical decision-making. The role also offers substantial opportunities to educate and mentor laboratory staff, fellows, and other trainees and to participate in collaborative clinical and translational research.

The Division includes 17 clinical laboratorians and pathologists who oversee eight clinical laboratories providing diagnostic testing for Mayo Clinic’s internal practice and the Mayo Clinic Laboratories reference laboratory. Faculty work across clinical practice, education, translational research, and innovation, with an emphasis on developing new diagnostic approaches.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.D. in biochemistry or a related field.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Clinical Chemistry and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical chemistry and advanced analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical laboratory testing.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage and partner with teams of scientists and other healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and/or immunoassay laboratory testing.
• Expertise in endocrine testing.
• Experience overseeing test development.
• Demonstrated interest in innovation and developing novel approaches to laboratory diagnostics.
• Creative, forward-looking problem-solving skills and willingness to explore approaches beyond traditional laboratory paradigms.
• Interest or experience in artificial intelligence, data science, informatics, or other emerging technologies relevant to laboratory medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and technical oversight of endocrine testing in the Clinical Mass Spectrometry and Clinical Immunoassay Laboratories.
• Oversee test development, validation, and implementation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for clinical laboratory testing.
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations and monitor ongoing assay performance.
• Explore innovative diagnostic approaches, including potential integration of artificial intelligence, data science, and other emerging technologies with laboratory data and testing.
• Educate and mentor laboratory staff, fellows, and other trainees.
• Participate in collaborative clinical and translational research.

What This Job Offers

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