Academic Clinical Chemist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC seeks an Academic Clinical Chemist at the Associate Director level to lead clinical chemistry services. The role includes oversight of Core Laboratory operations, ambulatory CLIA directorship, and participation in hospital and system committees.

The position emphasizes scholarly research, education, and collaboration within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine department, with an appointment commensurate with credentials.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of clinical chemistry services within the Core Laboratory and related areas.
• Engage in ambulatory CLIA laboratory directorship within UNC Health system.
• Participate in hospital and system-level committees and scholarly activities.

Education

PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent

ABCC or American Board of Pathology cert eligibility

Job description

Department:

Pathology Lab Med - Clinical - 413802

Posting Open Date:

11/03/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Academic Clinical Chemist

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0006202

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2027

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

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. Academic appointment is commensurate with credentials and experience.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent.
• Board certification or eligibility for board certification by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) or Clinical Pathology (American Board of Pathology).

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

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.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.