Molecular Hematopathologist

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drugs

Dental

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

401(k) Plan – Company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC is hiring a Pathologist in San Juan Capistrano, California. The candidate will interpret and report results from molecular and hematopathology assays, working in a dynamic oncology lab environment.

Candidates must hold an MD, DO or MD/PhD, with board certification in Molecular Pathology and Hematopathology. Excellent communication skills and a California Medical License are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Molecular Pathology and Hematopathology is required.
• Subspecialty training in Molecular Genetic Pathology is required.
• Subspecialty training in Hematopathology is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills are necessary.
• Ability to work as part of a team is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and reporting results from molecular and hematopathology assays.
• Communicating with supervisors and technical staff.
• Providing client consultations.
• Managing case follow-up, documentation, and LIMS.
• Ensuring ethical compliance regarding testing and confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Decision-making skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

MD, DO or MD/PhD

Board certification or eligibility in Molecular Pathology and Hematopathology

Subspecialty training in Molecular Genetic Pathology

Subspecialty training in Hematopathology

California Medical License

Job description

Job Description

Pay Range: $300,000 - $365,000 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

• Medical/Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) Plan – Company match dollar-for-dollar up to 5%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disa

The Pathologist will be responsible for interpreting and reporting results from primarily molecular and hematopathology assays in the oncology setting. The laboratory has a diverse menu of tests. The molecular testing menu includes tests that cover solid tumor malignancies and hematologic malignancies and includes both single gene tests and large NGS panels, and quantitative assays. There are active assay builds in plasma-based testing for cancer, in MRD and HRD related testing. The hematopathology services include interpretation of bone marrow and lymph node biopsies and flow cytometry studies. The lab services academic centers, hospitals, oncology and pathology practices across the U.S and international sites.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets results for medical use accurately and in a timely manner.
• Routinely communicates with supervisors/managers and technical staff to ensure smooth completion of operational expectations.
• Available to customers, client services and staff for client consultations.
• Collection of medical information required for interpretations.
• Case follow-up, documentation, LIMS and database management.
• Resolves problems internally through effective interaction and communications with lab staff, IT and bioinformatics, and externally with clients via phone call or other means of communication.
• Insures ethical and legal compliance regarding testing and confidentiality.
• Participates in the development of educational materials for staff as well as serves as a resource for technical staff.
• Actively participates in the Hematology-Oncology Departmental meetings.
• Assists Marketing and Sales to promote testing related to hematology-oncology testing.
• Provides support for R & D to validate and learn newly developed assays.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or MD/PhD required
• Board certification or eligibility in Molecular Pathology and Hematopathology is required.
• Subspecialty training in Molecular Genetic Pathology is required.
• Subspecialty training in Hematopathology is required.
• Subspeciality training in Surgical Pathology or other related discipline is desirable but not required.
• California Medical License required and New York State DOH COQ in Oncology preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated decision-making, leadership and organizational skills.
• Keeps up with current literature, medical and laboratory news pertaining to oncology and related medical disciplines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and in cross-functional teams to further high-quality cancer diagnostics.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.