Molecular Pathologist

CO4000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Lifetime Cancer Screening Center, Inc. (d; United States; On-site; USD 251,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base salary

Annual incentive bonus payment

Relocation funds

Faculty time off

Professional development funds

Job summary

The Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida seeks a MD or MD/PhD with a subspecialty molecular fellowship to lead a high-volume molecular pathology service. The role spans clinical and research enterprise, with opportunities to expand the Clinical Molecular Pathology program and collaborate with faculty.

The department aims to provide rapid, accurate biomarker testing for cancer diagnostics and targeted therapies, including NGS, RNA expression arrays, PCR, and cytogenetics.

Qualifications

• Subspecialty molecular fellowship completed.
• MD or MD/PhD with molecular pathology board certification or eligibility.
• State of Florida licensure or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical, research and education activities.
• Expand the Clinical Molecular Pathology program.
• Collaborate with faculty and investigators across disciplines.

Skills

Molecular pathology

MD/PhD

Education

MD or MD/PhD with molecular pathology board certification

Tools

Next generation sequencing

RNA expression arrays

PCR

FISH

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary Certified by the American Board of Pathology for anatomic or clinical pathology and deals with the study of disease and disease process by means of macroscopic, microscopic, immunologic and molecular examination of organs and tissue.Practices medicine within the scope of authority and privileges granted by Moffitt Cancer Center. Serves as member of the academic medical enterprise, advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer. The position may span the clinical and research enterprise, and supports patient care, research, and education. Other applicable duties as assigned by appropriate Leadership. The Department of Pathology at the Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a successful MD or MD/PhD. The successful candidate will have a track record of clinical and academic excellence with experience in a high volume, multidisciplinary, university or clinical molecular pathology laboratory setting.

Requirements: At a minimum, candidates must have completed a subspecialty molecular fellowship and possess an MD or MD/PhD with molecular pathology clinical board specialty certification or board certification eligibility. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Florida is required. The department supports a growing molecular diagnostic laboratory providing an extensive test menu of genomic procedures related to cancer diagnostics, prognostics and profiling for targeted therapy options. Molecular methods include next generation sequencing for myeloid and solid tumor mutation profiling, RNA expression array analysis, quantitative real-time and digital PCR mutation assays, PCR fragment analysis, methylation testing, and pharmacogenetic testing, FISH and cytogenetics. Work is ongoing for cell‑free tumor nucleic acid testing and epigenetic cancer testing. A candidate with board certification or experience directing a molecular pathology laboratory is highly desired. Candidates with demonstrated leadership experience or interest in academic administration, program development, or faculty engagement are encouraged to apply. Our vision is to maximize innovative biomarker testing to provide rapid, accurate and comprehensive results to promote exceptional patient care. Our team is highly collaborative with clinical trials and research investigators. The successful candidate will be actively involved in an opportunity to expand the Clinical Molecular Pathology program and work collaboratively with faculty. The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in collaborative or independent basic or applied molecular pathology research. Moffitt is committed to education of a wide range of trainees including residents and fellows across the many Programs of Clinical Excellence.

The Moffitt Cancer Center is affiliated with the University of South Florida. Primary and secondary University appointments are available as applicable. Academic rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute is consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report “Best Cancer Hospitals.” Moffit is a rapidly growing NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and is committed to education through a wide range of residency and oncologic pathology fellowship programs.

Salary Range

Salary Range $250,598.40-$310,849.55. Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job‑related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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Comprehensive Benefits:

• Highly competitive base salary (average 3-5% annual increase).
• Annual incentive bonus payment.
• Generous relocation funds.
• Faculty Time Off/Faculty Academic Time Off.
• Professional Development Funds ($5,000 per fiscal year).
• Faculty Retirement Plans with company matching contributions.
• Promotion/Tenure & advancement opportunities.
• Possible leadership opportunities.
• Employer paid malpractice insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• In-house wellness programs.

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