Pathologist

Cooper Norcross University Hospital; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 315,000 - 496,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, NJ, seeks a pathologist with a focus on Cellular Therapy, Clinical Apheresis and Transfusion Medicine to lead the development of a Cellular Therapy laboratory for the Bone Marrow Transplant Program.

The role includes overseeing the Clinical Apheresis Service and eventual insourcing for Cooper, requiring Board-certified pathology leadership and an emphasis on regulatory compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Pathology and Blood Bank Medicine specialty.
• Subspecialty in apheresis is a plus.
• Board certification in Clinical Pathology with Transfusion Medicine is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing a Cellular Therapy laboratory to support the Bone Marrow Transplant Program.
• Oversee the Clinical Apheresis Service and develop an insourced program for Cooper.
• Provide leadership within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Apheresis

Regulatory Compliance

Transfusion Medicine

Education

MD/DO with Pathology and Blood Bank Medicine

Apheresis subspecialty

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Unit Overview

The candidate will be a member of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services under the leadership of Dr. Roland Schwarting. This growing department currently employs 32 pathologists.

Short Description

Cooper University Health Care has an exciting opportunity for a pathologist interested in Cellular Therapy, Clinical Apheresis and Transfusion Medicine. The qualified candidate will participate in developing a Cellular Therapy laboratory to support the growing Bone Marrow Transplant Program. In addition, the candidate will oversee the Clinical Apheresis Service, eventually developing an insourced program for Cooper.

Education Requirements

MD or DO degree with Pathology and Blood Bank Medicine specialty. Subspecialty in apheresis is a plus.

Experience Required

Prior experience with cellular therapy laboratory operations, apheresis and associated regulatory requirements required.

License/Certification Requirements

The candidate must be board-certified by the American Board of Pathology as a Clinical Pathologist with specialty board certification in Transfusion Medicine.

Special Requirements

At least 5 years of leadership experience

Salary Min ($)

USD $151.44

Salary Max ($)

USD $238.72