Academic Clinical Chemist

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Chapel Hill seeks an associate, full, or assistant professor to serve as Associate Director of Clinical Chemistry at UNC Medical Center. The role includes oversight of clinical chemistry services across Core Laboratory, Special Chemistry, and Point of Care Testing, with ambulatory CLIA directorship within UNC Health.

Scholarly research, education, and involvement in the Pathology Resident Chemistry Rotation and

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD required.
• Board certification or eligibility by ABCC or American Board of Pathology required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of clinical chemistry services within Core Laboratory, Special Chemistry and/or Point of Care Testing.
• Engage in ambulatory CLIA laboratory directorship within UNC Health system.
• Participate in hospital and system-level committees.

Skills

Clinical chemistry leadership

Academic leadership

CLIA oversight

Protein electrophoresis interpretation

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Job description

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina is actively recruiting an assistant, associate or full professor on either the fixed-term track, tenure/tenure-track, or variable track to join the department as an Associate Director of Clinical Chemistry at UNC Medical Center. The UNC Medical Center is part of the state-owned UNC Health System comprised of 20 hospitals across the state and a large physician medical group whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina. The successful candidate will join two other clinical chemistry faculty in overseeing operations of clinical chemistry services within the Core Laboratory, Special Chemistry, and/or Point of Care Testing at the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This position will also be engaged in ambulatory CLIA laboratory directorship within the UNC Health system. Additional opportunities may include participation in hospital and system-level committees.

In addition to clinical and administrative responsibilities, candidates should be committed to scholarly research activity and education. This individual is expected to take a primary role in overseeing the Pathology Resident Chemistry Rotation. Experience in and enthusiasm for teaching trainees protein electrophoresis interpretations are highly desirable. This position will also have an active role in our ComACC accredited Clinical Chemistry Fellowship training program.

For additional information about our department please visit https://www.med.unc.edu/pathology/. The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A PhD, MD, or MD/PhD and board certification or eligibility for board certification by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) or Clinical Pathology (American Board of Pathology) is required. Academic appointment is commensurate with credentials and experience.