Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and Director of the Infectious Disease Pharmacokine[...]

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor to lead the Infectious Disease Pharmacokinetics Laboratory. This full-time role involves overseeing lab operations, providing clinical consultations, and engaging in teaching and research. The ideal candidate will have a PharmD degree and experience in a CLIA-accredited lab, focusing on therapeutic drug monitoring for infectious diseases. Join a top-tier institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and education, where your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of pharmacy practice.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Options

Generous Paid Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a CLIA-certified lab focusing on therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Eligibility for Florida Pharmacy Licensure and FDLE background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the IDPL and provide clinical services.
• Support pre-clinical and clinical research trials with PK analyses.

Skills

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

LC-MS/MS Interpretation

Clinical Consultations

Personnel Management

Quality Control

Education

PharmD degree

Tools

Phoenix WinNonlin

Monolix

PMetrics

BestDose

Job description

Classification Title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and Director of the Infectious Disease Pharmacokinetics Laboratory (IDPL)

Classification Minimum Requirements:

1. Clinical Assistant Professor: Candidates shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. They should demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position and qualities aligned with the goals of the academic unit.
2. Clinical Associate Professor: Candidates shall hold the highest degree or possess professional qualifications above those equivalent to the highest degree. They are expected to have a record of creative work, research, professional writing, or teaching, with a distinguished achievement beyond the assistant level.
3. Clinical Professor: Candidates shall be qualified for the associate professor rank, recognized as a national or international authority or an outstanding teacher, with a distinguished record beyond the associate level.

Job Description:

The Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research (PTR) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month faculty position as a Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (non-tenure-track) to serve as Director of the Infectious Disease Pharmacokinetics Laboratory (IDPL) at the University of Florida. The IDPL is a CLIA-accredited, CAP-licensed, international reference clinical and research laboratory providing therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical consults for infectious diseases including tuberculosis, HIV, and fungal infections. The candidate should have experience in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited lab focusing on therapeutic drug monitoring, especially related to tuberculosis, HIV, and fungal infections. There are also opportunities in teaching, scholarship, and clinical research.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations of the IDPL, providing clinical services at UF Health and other sites across the US and Canada. The lab operates year-round, Mon-Fri. Skills required include interpreting LC-MS/MS assay reports, focusing on quality control and potential deviations. All clinical reports (~11,000+ annually) must be reviewed with clinical recommendations. The Director will handle clinical consultations via phone and email, and support pre-clinical and clinical research trials with PK analyses using software such as Phoenix WinNonlin, Monolix, PMetrics, and BestDose. The role involves personnel management, fiscal oversight, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and collaboration with clinical staff. Academic duties include teaching in the PharmD program, advising students, and participating in departmental activities.

The Department of PTR and the UF College of Pharmacy: The department comprises research- and clinical-track faculty engaged in translational research, education, and pharmacy practice, especially in precision medicine. Strengths include pharmacogenomics, infectious diseases, oncology, and the scholarship of teaching. The UF College of Pharmacy is ranked among the top four nationally, situated within a large integrated health center with multiple health-related colleges and research centers.

The University of Florida: UF is a top-tier AAU research university, ranked #7 among U.S. public universities, with a comprehensive health center and NCI-designated Cancer Center.

Expected Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment Benefits: Include health insurance, retirement options, generous paid leave, and other benefits. For details, visit hr.ufl.edu/benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• PharmD degree with relevant infectious disease experience.
• Experience in a CLIA- and CAP-accredited lab, interpreting LC-MS/MS reports, providing clinical consults, and eligibility for Florida Pharmacy Licensure. FDLE background check required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in research, successful CAP lab inspections, teaching, mentoring, NIH grants, fiscal management, and PK software proficiency. ID/PK fellowship or similar training and at least two years in a CAP-accredited lab and PK analyses are preferred.

Application Instructions: Submit CV, cover letter, and three references. Finalists require three recommendation letters. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. For accommodations, contact 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System. Final candidates must provide official transcripts, and foreign degrees must be evaluated by NACES-approved services.

Health Assessment: Not required.