Clinical Chemistry Pathology position at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for a Clinical Chemistry Pathologist at Our Organization in Pittsburgh, PA

Become a part of a premier healthcare team at our organization as an Academic Clinical Chemist/Pathologist. This position allows you to play a vital role in our mission of delivering **Life Changing Medicine** through exceptional diagnostic services. You will work in a cutting-edge facility alongside a team of dedicated professionals focused on enhancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. Pittsburgh offers a lively community with a rich cultural landscape, making it an excellent location for both career advancement and personal fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Join a department comprising 131 Pathologists, including 4 specialists in the clinical chemistry lab.
• Oversee the technical direction of clinical laboratories to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain high-quality patient test results within a multi-hospital clinical chemistry service.
• Provide on-call support, including clinical consultations for physicians and healthcare providers regarding test results and their interpretations.
• Engage actively in educational initiatives within the division.
• Pursue research in basic, clinical, or translational fields.
• Support laboratory-based investigations and entrepreneurial projects based on previous achievements.
• Create and deliver educational materials for medical students, residents, fellows, and laboratory personnel through formal rotations, elective courses, informal teaching, and mentoring.
• Incorporate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into your work approach.
• Participate in evaluating trainees and interviewing candidates.

What We Offer

• Academic rank, tenure, and salary will be aligned with your experience. You will be a full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and involved in the faculty practice plan.
• If you have an externally funded research program or plan to develop one, we provide appropriate transition or seed funding, along with necessary space and resources.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Defined contribution plan and a 403b plan with employer matching.
• Relocation assistance of up to $10,000.
• Six weeks of vacation and continuing medical education (CME) support.
• $4,110 allocated for CME activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large hospital-based clinical chemistry laboratory, providing technical leadership in areas such as general chemistry, urinalysis, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, immunopathology, and specialized testing is advantageous, along with a strong academic background in effective communication (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Proficiency in clinical laboratory quality management to ensure standardized practices across all phases of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical).
• Knowledge in Informatics and its application in Pathology is a plus.
• Board certification from a recognized agency (ABCC, NRCC(CC), CAP) is required.
• A Ph.D. or M.D. with board certification in Clinical Chemistry or a related specialty is necessary.
• If holding a Ph.D., board certification or eligibility from the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, National Registry of Clinical Chemists, or certification from CMS-approved boards is required.
• If holding an M.D., board certification or eligibility in clinical pathology from the American Board of Pathology is necessary.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is mandatory.
• Assistant Professor (1-5 years of experience) or Associate Professor (6-10 years of experience) levels are available.

About Our Pathology Department and Organization

• All divisions within Laboratory Medicine prioritize service, research, and education.
• We are a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer.
• Our workforce includes 92,000 employees, among whom are 4,900 physicians.
• We operate over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals.
• Our network includes more than 800 doctors' offices and outpatient facilities.
• We are pioneering new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
• We maintain a close affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh.

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a dynamic mid-sized city that retains the charm of a small town. Situated in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it offers a blend of urban diversity, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, a lively nightlife, scenic countryside, and the iconic three rivers.
• The city is home to esteemed cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a vibrant cultural district.
• Pittsburgh boasts major league sports teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
• The city is recognized as a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• Pittsburgh consistently ranks as one of the top cities for families in the U.S., known for its affordability, livability, and safety.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Our organization is dedicated to promoting diversity through initiatives that foster inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.