Clinical Chemistry Pathology position at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA

Clinical Chemistry Pathology Position Available at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA

Join a leading healthcare team at UPMC Presbyterian as a Clinical Chemistry Pathologist. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to UPMC's mission of providing **Life Changing Medicine** by delivering high-quality diagnostic services. Work in a state-of-the-art facility alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. Pittsburgh provides a vibrant community with a rich cultural scene, making it an ideal place for both professional growth and personal enjoyment.

Key Highlights

• Join a department total of 131 Pathologists with 4 in the clinical chemistry lab
• Provides technical directorship of the clinical laboratories to ensure regulatory compliance and quality patient test results within an integrated multi-hospital clinical chemistry service.
• Provide on call attending responsibilities including clinical consultations for physician and healthcare providers regarding test results and interpretations.
• Actively participate in Divisional educational activities
• Pursue basic/clinical/translational research. 
• Laboratory-based investigations and entrepreneurial efforts are supportable based on prior accomplishments.
• Develops and delivers educational content for medical students, residents, fellows, and laboratory staff both within the formal Clinical Chemistry rotation, elective teaching, informal teaching, and mentoring settings. 
• Infuses diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in their workstyle.
• Participates in trainee evaluations and candidate interviews

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Academic rank, tenure and salary will be commensurate with experience. The individual will be a full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.
• If extramurally funded research program is present or to be developed, appropriate transition or seed funding, space and resources are available. 
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Defined contribution plan; 403b plan with employer match
• Relocation expense reimbursement of $10,000
• Six weeks of vacation and CME
• $4,110 for CME

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a large hospital-based clinical chemistry laboratory that provides technical directorship in general chemistry, urinalysis, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, immunopathology, and esoteric testing is beneficial, together with a proven academic track record of effective communication (written, verbal and presentation).
• Expertise in clinical laboratory quality management to ensure the total testing phase (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases) is appropriate and standardized across the healthcare system.
• Expertise in Informatics and its clinical application in Pathology is a plus.
• Board certification from an approved agency (ABCC, NRCC(CC), CAP)
• Must have an Ph.D. or M.D. with board certification in Clinical Chemistry or equivalent specialty.
• If Ph.D., Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, National Registry of Clinical Chemists, or certification from CMS current approved boards.\
• If M.D., Board certification or eligibility in clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is required.
• Assistant Professor (1-5 years of experience) Associate Professor (6-10 years of experience)

About The Department of Pathology and UPMC

• All Divisions in Laboratory Medicine have a strong interest in service, research and education 
• UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
• Over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites
• UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care
• Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city with the feel of a small town. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything — an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
• The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a diverse cultural district.
• The city's major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• The city is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S. and one of the most affordable, livable, and safest U.S. cities.

UPMC’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.