Medical Microbiology Pathologist

MEP Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Charleston recruits a clinical microbiology faculty member for a full-service laboratory. You will interpret infectious disease testing and translate results into actionable guidance for clinicians, supporting decision-making and patient care.

You will develop, validate, and implement laboratory tests, guide clinicians on testing and interpretation, contribute to quality/safety programs, and participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in clinical microbiology and infectious disease diagnostics.
• Proficiency in laboratory test development and validation.
• Excellent communication skills for clinician consultation.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Teaching and mentorship experience or ability.

Responsibilities

• Interpret infectious disease laboratory results and support clinical decision-making.
• Develop, validate, and implement laboratory tests.
• Guide clinicians on appropriate testing and interpretation.
• Contribute to quality improvement and laboratory safety practices.
• Support full-service laboratory operations through clinical and scientific expertise.
• Teach medical students in an academic medical setting.
• Train residents and fellows, providing instruction and mentorship.

Skills

Clinical microbiology

Infectious disease diagnostics

Lab test development

Clinical consultation

Quality and safety

Teaching/mentorship

Job description

Role Summary

Serve as a clinical microbiology faculty member in a full-service laboratory, responsible for interpreting infectious disease testing and translating results into actionable guidance for clinicians.

• Interpret infectious disease laboratory results and support clinical decision-making
• Develop, validate, and implement laboratory tests
• Guide clinicians on appropriate testing and interpretation
• Contribute to quality improvement and laboratory safety practices
• Support full-service laboratory operations through clinical and scientific expertise
• Teach medical students in an academic medical setting
• Train residents and fellows, providing instruction and mentorship

Role Summary

Serve as a clinical microbiology faculty member in a full-service laboratory, responsible for interpreting infectious disease testing and translating results into actionable guidance for clinicians.

• Interpret infectious disease laboratory results and support clinical decision-making
• Develop, validate, and implement laboratory tests
• Guide clinicians on appropriate testing and interpretation
• Contribute to quality improvement and laboratory safety practices
• Support full-service laboratory operations through clinical and scientific expertise
• Teach medical students in an academic medical setting
• Train residents and fellows, providing instruction and mentorship

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Strong expertise in clinical microbiology and infectious disease diagnostics
• Proficiency in laboratory test development and validation
• Excellent communication skills for clinician consultation
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Teaching and mentorship experience or ability