Faculty Professor Associate - Full-Time

ACADEMIC CLINICAL CHEMIST

 UPMC

RANK/TITLE:

Academic Clinical Chemist (Assistant Professor (1-5 years of experience), Associate Professor (6-10 years of experience) Non - tenure/Appointment stream

 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:

 The University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Pathology, Division of Clinical Chemistry in the Section of Laboratory Medicine. All Divisions in Laboratory Medicine have a strong interest in service, research and education and serve the UPMC Health System comprised of over 40 hospitals and clinics. 

JOB DUTIES: But not limited to

Provides technical directorship of the clinical laboratories to ensure regulatory compliance and quality patient test results within an integrated multi-hospital clinical chemistry service.

Provide on-call attending responsibilities including clinical consultations for physicians and healthcare providers regarding test results and interpretations.

Actively participate in Divisional educational activities

Pursue basic/clinical/translational research.  

Laboratory-based investigations and entrepreneurial efforts are supportable based on prior accomplishments.

Develops and delivers educational content for medical students, residents, fellows,  and laboratory staff both within the formal Clinical Chemistry rotation, elective teaching, informal teaching, and mentoring settings.  

Infuses diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in their workstyle.

Participates in trainee evaluations and candidate interviews.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a large hospital-based clinical chemistry laboratory that provides technical directorship in general chemistry, urinalysis, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, immunopathology, and esoteric testing is beneficial, together with a proven academic track record of effective communication (written, verbal and presentation).

Expertise in clinical laboratory quality management to ensure the total testing phase (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases) is appropriate and standardized across the healthcare system.

Expertise in Informatics and its clinical application in Pathology is a plus.

Board certification from an approved agency (ABCC, NRCC(CC), CAP)

Must have an Ph.D. or M.D. with board certification in Clinical Chemistry or equivalent specialty.

If Ph.D.

Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, National Registry of Clinical Chemists, or certification from CMS current approved boards.  

If M.D.,

Board certification or eligibility in clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology

Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is required.  

Assistant Professor (1-5 years of experience) Associate Professor (6-10 years of experience) 

SALARY and BENEFITS:

Academic rank, tenure, and salary will be commensurate with experience.  The individual will be a full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.

If an extramurally funded research program is present or to be developed, appropriate transition or seed funding, space, and resources are available. 

Distribution of efforts in Service, Research/Academics, and Teaching will be tailored to capabilities and expectations.  

APPLICATION: Please attach your CV and the letter of interest as attachments. 

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The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.