Job Description Summary
Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented Molecular Pathology Laboratory Director. MUSC is a tertiary care hospital with active transplantation, molecular diagnostics, and cytogenetics services, as well as an apheresis service. 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.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type?
FacultyCost Center
CC001006 COM PATH Laboratory Medicine CCPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
We are seeking
- An academically oriented candidate with 2-10 years of post-fellowship experience; current fellow/recent graduates will be considered
- PhD with certification for direction of high complexity laboratory by HHS-approved agency or MD or equivalent degree with relevant pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Clinical Pathology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina if applicable
- Additional formal training, certification, and/or expertise in molecular subspecialty such as bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, molecular genomics, laboratory genetics & genomics, or molecular microbiology (preferred but not required)
- Proficiency in the interpretation of results for those techniques employed in the clinical work-up of cases for precision pathology (genetics and genomics)
- Advanced practical and diagnostic skills in next generation sequencing
- Ability to operate and maintain state-of-the-art molecular biology equipment, including PCR machines, real-time PCR instruments, next-generation sequencing platforms, SNP microarray platforms
- Performance and optimization of quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results
- Knowledge and experience in new molecular genomic and genetic test development, validation, and implementation
- 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 ACGME-accredited molecular genetic pathology fellowship training program ongoing development and training
- Active participation in the academic mission of the Department
MUSC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Collaborative team composed of 55 faculty
- High quality training programs with 22 residents and 10-12 fellows who have had a 100% board passage rate for the past 7 years
- CAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT certifications and accreditations
- You will collaboratively support the Directors of the Cytogenetic and Genomics Laboratory and Microbiology Laboratory in terms of variant science, teaching activities, genetics and genomics validation and verification studies (LDT and RUO), accreditation activities, MolDx technical assessment preparation and/or review, and participation in applicable research and/or industry grants.
Learn more about the Department: https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/pathology
MUSC Offerings:
- Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
- Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage
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Contact Michelle Barton, Administrative Coordinator for the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at bartonm@musc.edu .
MUSC Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D. (with relevant ABP Board Certification) or equivalent degree. Certification for direction of high complexity laboratory by HHS-approved agency is required for Ph.D. applicants.
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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