Laboratory Director - Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology

Myadlm; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plan

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs

Retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN seeks a Senior Associate Consultant to lead clinical chemistry oversight in the Clinical Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay Laboratories. The role emphasizes innovation, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with scientists and healthcare professionals to advance diagnostic testing.

You will guide test development, validation, and implementation, while mentoring staff and contributing to translational research and education across the division.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in biochemistry or related field.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Clinical Chemistry and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical chemistry and advanced analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical laboratory testing
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and partner with teams of scientists and other healthcare professionals

Responsibilities

• Oversee endocrine testing in Clinical Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay Laboratories.
• Provide clinical and technical oversight of test development, validation, and implementation.
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations including monitoring assay performance.
• Educate and mentor laboratory staff, fellows, and trainees; contribute to translational research.

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

The Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, is seeking a candidate for a Senior Associate Consultant faculty position to support the Clinical Mass Spectrometry and the Clinical Immunoassay Laboratories. The successful candidate will provide clinical and technical oversight of endocrine testing within these two clinical laboratories. Responsibilities include overseeing test development, validation, and implementation; ensuring regulatory compliance; and supporting day-to-day laboratory operations including monitoring of ongoing assay performance.

A key emphasis of this position will be innovation and the development of new approaches to laboratory diagnostics. We are seeking an individual who brings intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving, and a willingness to think beyond established laboratory paradigms.

Interest in artificial intelligence, data science, and other emerging technologies is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be encouraged to explore how these tools can be integrated with laboratory data and diagnostic testing to improve test development, interpretation, laboratory operations, and clinical decision-making.

The position also includes substantial opportunities to educate and mentor laboratory staff, fellows, and other trainees and to participate in collaborative clinical and translational research.

The Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology includes 17 clinical laboratorians and pathologists who oversee 8 clinical laboratories providing a broad range of diagnostic testing for both the internal Mayo Clinic practice and the Mayo Clinic Laboratories (MCL) reference laboratory. Our faculty are committed to excellence in clinical practice, education, translational research, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on developing the next generation of diagnostic approaches.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or M.D. in biochemistry, or a related field
• Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Clinical Chemistry and/or Clinical Pathology
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical chemistry and advanced analytical techniques
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical laboratory testing
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and partner with teams of scientists and other healthcare professionals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and/or immunoassay laboratory testing
• Expertise in endocrine testing
• Experience overseeing test development
• Demonstrated interest in innovation and the development of novel approaches to laboratory diagnostics
• Creative and forward-looking problem-solving skills, including a willingness to explore approaches beyond traditional laboratory paradigms

• Interest or experience in artificial intelligence, data science, informatics, or other emerging technologies relevant to laboratory medicine