Assistant Professor, Clinical Pathology & Microbiology

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Laboratory Director in Clinical Pathology to lead and oversee high-complexity testing and ensure quality across all testing phases.

The ideal candidate is board-certified in Clinical Pathology or a subspecialty, with Florida licensure, and will participate in education and diagnostic teams while advancing patient care and compliance within a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD with Board Certification in Clinical Pathology or subspecialty.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Florida or Laboratory Director's license in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality testing across preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic phases.
• Provide day-to-day supervision for high complexity testing.
• Maintain adequate staffing and training.
• Review new test procedures and update manuals.
• Ensure compliance with accreditations (JCAHO/CAP/CLIA).
• Provide on-site or remote consultation.
• Participate in educational and diagnostic management activities.
• Participate in utilization of laboratory testing or services.
• Develop Diagnostic Management Teams.
• Engage in scholarly activities.

Skills

Laboratory Medicine

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Independent judgment

Education

MD/DO/PhD

Board Certified in Clinical Pathology

Job description

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Laboratory Director in Clinical Pathology to lead and oversee high-complexity testing and ensure quality across all testing phases.

The ideal candidate is board-certified in Clinical Pathology or a subspecialty, with Florida licensure, and will participate in education and diagnostic teams while advancing patient care and compliance within a leading academic medical center.