Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented
individual to serve as Associate Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry and Immunology section. MUSC is a tertiary care hospital with an integrated children’s
hospital, active transplantation, a large cancer center, and an adult and pediatric Level I trauma center. Our department has approximately $5 million dollars in
extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.
We are seeking
• An academically oriented candidate with 3-5 years of post-fellowship experience; current fellow/recent graduates will be considered
• A candidate with a PhD, MD or MD/PhD degree, board certified or eligible by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry or the American Board of Pathology, as
applicable
• Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina if applicable
• Additional formal training, certification, and/or expertise in clinical toxicology, clinical mass spectrometry, and point of care testing (preferred but not required)
• Active participation in the oversight of laboratory testing, quality, assay development and validation
• Proficiency and participation with the Medical Director of Immunology in the interpretation and sign out of serum and urine protein electrophoresis,
immunofixation, and immunotyping by capillary electrophoresis. Proficiency in the interpretation of HPLC analysis of hemoglobin variants.
• Collaboration with quality and technical staff to monitor service performance and quality and facilitate timely interventions on any issues affecting operations
• Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers as well as serving as a resource to technologists at the bench
• Participation in clinical and/or translational research endeavors
• Excellent communication skills, work ethic, and collaborative approach to patient care
• Active participation in teaching of medical students and training of pathology residents and fellows
• Active participation in the ComACC-accredited clinical chemistry fellowship training program
• Active participation in the academic mission of the Department
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001006 COM PATH Laboratory Medicine CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC)nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicineseeks an academically-orientedindividual to serve as Associate Medical Director of Clinical Chemistry and Immunology section. MUSC is a tertiary care hospital withan integrated children’s hospital, active transplantation, alarge cancer center, and an adult and pediatric Level I trauma center. Our departmenthas approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.
An academically oriented candidate with 3-5 years of post-fellowship experience; current fellow/recent graduates will be considered
A candidate with a PhD, MD or MD/PhD degree, board certified or eligible by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry or the American Board of Pathology, as applicable
Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina if applicable
Additional formal training, certification, and/or expertise in clinical toxicology, clinical mass spectrometry, and point of care testing (preferred but not required)
Active participation in the oversight of laboratory testing, quality, assay development and validation
Proficiency and participation with the Medical Director of Immunology in the interpretation and sign out of serum and urine protein electrophoresis, immunofixation, and immunotyping by capillary electrophoresis. Proficiency in the interpretation of HPLC analysis of hemoglobin variants.
Collaboration with quality and technical staff to monitor service performance and quality and facilitatetimely interventions on any issues affecting operations
Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers as well as serving as a resource to technologists at the bench
Participation in clinical and/or translational research endeavors
Excellent communication skills, work ethic, and collaborative approach to patient care
Active participation in teaching of medical students and training of pathology residents and fellows
Active participation in the ComACC-accredited clinical chemistry fellowship training program
Active participation in the academic mission of the Department
MUSC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Collaborative team composed of 67 faculty
High quality training programs with 22 residents and 10-12 fellows, including a ComACC-accredited clinical chemistry fellowship
CAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT certifications and accreditations
You will collaboratively support the Directors of the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory and Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory in terms of teaching activities, new assay validation and verification studies, accreditation activities, and participation in applicable research and/or industry grants.
Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments
Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage
Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it is easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon.
At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.
Contact Michelle Barton, Administrative Coordinator for the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at [email protected] .
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform ’pinching’ operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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