Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Indiana University

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 260,000 - 420,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive benefits for employees and families
Opportunities for professional growth
Access to advanced clinical testing facilities

Job summary

A major educational institution in Indianapolis is seeking a Director of Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis to lead the development and delivery of transfusion medicine services. This full-time position requires a Doctorate, board certification in clinical pathology or anatomic/clinical pathology, and proficiency in transfusion medicine. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative practices and educational activities while working within a renowned healthcare system that supports numerous facilities and services.

Qualifications

  • Requires board certification in CP or AP/CP and Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine.
  • Must hold a Doctorate or Terminal degree.
  • Qualified for licensure in the state of Indiana.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction for transfusion medicine and apheresis services.
  • Contribute to the tripartite mission of transfusion medicine and the department.
  • Participate in educational activities, including ACGME-accredited training.

Skills

Board certified in CP or AP/CP
Board certified in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine
Leadership in medical services
Educational activities participation

Education

Doctorate or Terminal degree
Qualified for Indiana licensure

Job description

Overview

Title: Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine – Specific Title: Director of Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis
Appointment Type: Open
Department: IUSM - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in conjunction with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and team-oriented individual for the position of a Director of Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis. This position will focus on further developing transfusion medicine and apheresis, fostering improvement and innovation, and providing leadership, diagnostic and consultative services for the entire Indiana University Health system including Academic Health Center and Regional sites. Indiana University Health is a national leader in healthcare consistently highly ranked in the US News and World Report. The IUH Health system includes 16 hospitals and 2600+ beds. The Division of Transfusion Medicine consists of blood bank laboratories, cellular therapy and apheresis, and supports adult and pediatric Level I Trauma Centers, and various medical and surgical services including hematopoietic stem cell and solid organ transplant programs. The laboratory issues approximately 60,000 blood products and performs 2700 inpatient and outpatient apheresis procedures annually. The cellular therapy laboratory processes approximately 400 hematopoietic stem cell transplants and immune effector cells (CAR-T) per year. The division is composed of 5 faculty members and includes 3 advanced practice providers and 9 nurses.

Qualifications: Board certification in CP or AP/CP, as well as board certification in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine are required. Qualifications and level of experience will determine the academic rank. Individuals with interest in tenure or clinical track will be considered.

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and direction for transfusion medicine and apheresis services
  • Contribute to the tripartite mission of transfusion medicine and the department
  • Actively participate in educational activities including ACGME-accredited and non-accredited trainees
Our Ideal Candidate
  • Is academically oriented
  • Will take advantage of outstanding opportunities for translational and collaborative research
About the IU Health Pathology Laboratory and Department
  • Financially sound department, which is in a stage of growth and expansion
  • Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities
  • 150,000 square foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis
  • First class facilities including advanced clinical testing laboratories
  • IUHPL serves as the centralized anatomic and clinical pathology testing facility for numerous U Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing over 20 million diagnostic tests annually
  • Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a cadre of subspecialized pathologists
  • Engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
  • Strong departmental support for translational research
Benefit Information
  • IUSM and IUHMG is committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families.
  • IU – https://hr.iu.edu/benefits
  • IUHMG – https://team.myiuhealth.org/benefits
About Indianapolis

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of health sciences companies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport that has been named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation.

About the IUSM

IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate or Terminal degree is required. The applicant must be certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic/clinical pathology or clinical pathology and be board-certified in transfusion medicine. Applicants must be qualified for licensure in the state of Indiana.

Department Contact for Questions

Magdalena Czader, M.D., Ph.D.
Virgil Moon Professor of Pathology
Director, Indiana University Health Pathology Laboratory
Vice Chair, Clinical Pathology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine
mczader@iuhealth.org

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions

Please include (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for 3 references.

Priority Application Review Deadline
Expected Start Date
Posting Number IUSM-02386-2026

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