Clinical Pathologist

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA, seeks a full-time Academic Clinical Pathologist with subspecialty in Clinical Chemistry to join the Division of Clinical Pathology. The role includes serving as Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry at the Duarte campus and leading reporting, lab development, and collaborations across departments.

The candidate should have MD/DO, California license, and board eligibility/certification in CP; a strong interest in clinical service, research, and education is essential.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required, CA medical license required.
• Board certification/eligibility in Clinical Pathology preferred.
• Minimum of three years in directing a clinical pathology laboratory or similar.
• Academic/clinical pathologist with leadership and research interest.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry at Duarte campus.
• Develop and oversee endocrine, immunology, tumor marker, and therapeutic drug monitoring assays.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participate in clinical and translational research.
• Provide coverage and on-call duties as directed by leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

MD or DO

CA medical license

Board certification/eligibility in Clinical Pathology

Job description

City of Hope Medical Group Seeks a Clinical Pathologist to join our Growing Team.

Join one of the top cancer centers in the nation! Our rapidly expanding, nationally recognized cancer institute seeks to hire a full-time academic Clinical Pathologist with subspecialty interest/expertise in Clinical Chemistry to meet the growing needs of our expanding Division of Clinical Pathology in the Department of Pathology to join City of Hope in Duarte, CA. We are seeking academic‑oriented and mission‑minded physicians, as every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better, and more fully.

Position Highlights

The successful candidate will provide patient‑centered care in collaboration with our diverse and nationally recognized team of physicians at City of Hope and will serve as the Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry at the Duarte campus, which supports the care of immunocompromised cancer and cellular therapy patients. The faculty member will lead a specialized chemistry laboratory featuring several chemistry automation lines, and will additionally lead efforts to further develop endocrine, immunology, tumor marker, and therapeutic drug monitoring assays within both current and future laboratory spaces. The faculty member should have a strong interest in clinical service and in clinical and/or translational research. The faculty member will represent the Clinical Laboratories in test utilization, departmental quality, and laboratory information system committees at the medical center and will provide coverage and on‑call duties for other sections of Clinical Pathology as directed by the Chief of the Division of Clinical Pathology. In addition to the Chief of the Division of Clinical Pathology and Chair and Vice Chair in the Department of Pathology, the faculty member will work with CLIA Laboratory Directors across the City of Hope enterprise, the Executive Director of Clinical Laboratories, managers, supervisors, and technical staff on issues affecting clinical laboratory services and operations. The faculty member will promote an environment for collaboration, inter‑disciplinary teamwork, and staff development through medical education.

Salary Range: $310k- $480K — the range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full‑time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center that is top ranked in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Minimum Education / Work Experience

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
• Board eligibility/certification in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology from the American Board of Pathology
• Hold or be eligible for a medical license in the State of California.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in or directing a clinical pathology laboratory or section are preferred. However, highly qualified applicants with fellowship training but without the minimum experience will also be considered.
• Clinical assistant to full professor ranks will be considered.

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Board eligibility/certification in Clinical Chemistry from the American Board of Pathology or American Board of Clinical Chemistry is strongly preferred.

Minimum Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Requires knowledge of a diverse population of patients and interaction with staff from various departments.
• Experience in research methodologies and grant funding.
• Knowledge regarding all phases of technical leadership, training, quality assurance/quality control, and regulatory compliance associated with both IVD and laboratory‑developed testing.
• Defining organizational goals, critical issues, and strategic plans.
• Modeling and upholding organizational norms and values (health and safety).
• Thinking strategically and innovatively while supporting department and institution‑wide initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels.