Molecular Pathologist at Geisinger

Twyford Law Office; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Danville, Pennsylvania is seeking a board-certified Molecular Pathologist to join their Laboratory Medicine Department. This role includes conducting advanced genetic testing, teaching responsibilities, and the opportunity to engage in clinical research. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in next generation sequencing and related molecular analyses, contributing to a high-volume laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in molecular genetic pathology and clinical pathology.
• Strong background in next generation sequencing and clinical molecular analyses.
• Additional subspecialty training in hematopathology, pediatrics, or informatics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct molecular pathology tests including NGS.
• Teach medical students and pathology residents.
• Participate in clinical pathology call and work with a team of pathologists.

Skills

Next Generation Sequencing

Clinical Molecular Analyses

Education

Board Certified in Molecular Genetic Pathology

Eligible for Licensure in Pennsylvania

Job description

Molecular Pathologist at Geisinger

DANVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). Geisinger Laboratory Medicine is searching for a board-certified Molecular pathologist to join the Department of Laboratory Medicine.

At a glance:

• Integrated pathology services within Geisinger practice in a sub-specialty model
• Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine academic appointment and research opportunities available
• Extensive panel of immunohistochemical stains and advanced ancillary testing including organ specific NGS testing performed in house
• Teaching responsibilities include medical students, pathology residency and well-established cytopathology fellowship program
• Annual volumes: approximately 98,000 surgical pathology cases, 45,000 cytopathology cases and more than 15 million laboratory tests
• Over 42,000 annual molecular tests in oncology, genetics, and infectious diseases.
• Over 4,000 next generation sequencing tests in oncology
• 44 pathologists and PhDs on staff.
• System clinical pathology call shared by ten pathologists/PhDs; remote call capability

About Geisinger: Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Requirements: Candidates should be board certified/eligible in Molecular Genetic Pathology (MGP) and Clinical Pathology or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and must be eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. Expertise in Next Generation Sequencing and clinical molecular analyses is required. Additional expertise in whole exome/genome sequencing, germ-line testing, circulating tumor DNA testing and additional subspecialty training (such as hematopathology, pediatric, liver, informatics) is highly desirable.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact:
Wayne Saxton
Senior Provider Recruiter, Geisinger
Email: [e-mail], Phone: [phone]

Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.