Dermatopathologist

Fulgent Genetics; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance

401K plan

Continuous education allowance

Job summary

Fulgent Genetics is seeking a Pathologist with expertise in Dermatopathology to conduct detailed examinations and analyses of dermatologic diseases. This role requires strong diagnostic skills and the ability to collaborate with clinicians for superior patient care.

Key responsibilities include evaluating dermatopathology specimens, participating in quality assurance, and enhancing professional development through research and training. The successful candidate will hold necessary medical licensure in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine must hold or be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Massachusetts.
• Preferred expertise or fellowship training in Dermatopathology.
• Ability to present findings and complex concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine pathologic examination of Dermatologic biopsies.
• Evaluate surgical Dermatopathology specimens.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs.

Skills

Expertise in Dermatopathology

Strong scientific skills in surgical pathology

Effective communication skills

Education

Medical Doctor with Anatomical Pathology Board certification or eligibility

Relevant experience and/or fellowship training in Dermatopathology

Job description

About Us

Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, urologic pathology, hematopathology, and breast pathology.

Founded in 2011, our parent entity, Fulgent Genetics, has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

The Pathologist, with expertise and/or fellowship training in Dermatopathology, will analyze and understand the clinical aspect of dermatologic diseases in order to provide superior and up-to-date clinically relevant pathological diagnoses and be capable of explaining the clinical and pathological significance of his/her interpretations.

Key Job Elements

• Conduct routine pathologic examination of Dermatologic biopsies.
• Evaluate surgical Dermatopathology specimens and render insightful and comprehensive diagnoses to enable clinicians to best treat their patients.
• Consult with peer Pathologists on cases as requested or needed.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, i.e., serve as reviewer for cases and participate in intradepartmental conferences to ensure and improve accuracy of diagnoses and quality of care.
• May train and supervise pathology assistants, residents and fellows engaged in specialty training.
• May be involved in research activities.
• Follows established policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Promote and work to improve relationships with clinicians and the pathology community.
• Enhance personal and company reputation through one or more of the following activities: research/publishing, marketing, training, and/or leadership.

Knowledge/Experience

• Medical Doctor with Anatomical Pathology Board certification or eligibility and relevant experience and/or fellowship training in Dermatopathology.
• Medical Doctor or equivalent medical professional degree.
• Board Certified or eligible in AP or AP/CP by the American Board of Pathology.
• Significant expertise or fellowship training in Dermatopathology is preferred.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain unrestricted medical licensure in Massachusetts and other states.
• Strong scientific skills in surgical pathology, particularly Dermatopathology.
• Ability to effectively present ideas, findings, and document complex concepts in both written and oral communication.

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance
• FSA and HSA plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K plan
• Vacation time
• Annual sick leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Continuous education allowance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Childcare and commute allowance
• Voluntary elective benefits such as pet insurance, legal plan, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance