Description
Molecular Pathology and Clinical Cytogenetics Faculty - Open Rank
Requisition ID #: 36260
Job Category: Faculty - Patient Care
Department: Pathology
Division: Administration
City, State: Milwaukee, WI
Work Location: Froedtert Hospital
Molecular Pathology and Clinical Cytogenetics - Faculty Open Rank
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin is inviting applications for an Associate Director of Cytogenetics and Molecular Pathology faculty position at a rank that is commensurate with experience.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will help lead the molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics initiatives within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical colleagues in Pathology as well as with the community at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin to help enhance the utilization of precision medicine assays to improve population health and wellness in the patients seeking care at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interpret and report clinical molecular genetic test results for oncology and inherited diseases.
- Interpret and report clinical cytogenetic test results (chromosome analysis and fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis) for oncology and inherited diseases.
- Enhance laboratory procedures and systems to assure high quality, accurate clinical test results are produced by the laboratory at all times.
- Assist in troubleshooting of technical laboratory procedures and provide technical support to laboratory staff; oversee the laboratory Quality Management plan and ensure laboratory maintains plan compliance.
- Consult with physicians, genetic counselors, and other clinical staff regarding technical specifications of tests. Answer questions and engage in discussions regarding the interpretation of patient results.
- Ensure continuous compliance with regulatory agencies (CAP, CLIA) and regulatory guidelines; assume a lead role during inspections (internal and external).
- Provide scientific and clinical assessment of emerging technologies and techniques through remaining current on scientific literature to improve current test methodologies and to develop new test offerings. Approve test method selection and validation plans.
- Ensure appropriate SOPs are in place per regulatory requirements, perform annual review and approval of all laboratory SOPs.
- Engage in scientific presentations at national meetings, contribute to peer-reviewed publications, and actively participate in professional organizations and societies.
- Participate in education of pathology trainees and medical students.
- Facilitate the integration of laboratory genetics and genomics curriculum into resident and fellowship training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Positive Leadership style, history of building and motivating a team
- Superior expertise and demonstrated proficiency in technical molecular genetics and cytogenetics laboratory procedures
- Knowledge of high-throughput genotyping platforms and automated sequencing methods
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills; Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements as they relate to clinical laboratory (CLIA/CAP) operations
- Team player, comfortable interacting with all levels of management; able to champion an opinion or push back when necessary; able to work well with our current molecular and cytogenetics laboratory directors
- Candidate must work well with other industry thought-leaders, scientists, strategic partners, the broader scientific / medical community.
- Build Trust: Operate with transparency, no hidden agenda; place confidence in colleagues, give proper credit to others.
- Follow through on agreed upon actions. Treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Keep emotions under control. Exhibit ethical and moral behavior in everyday business conduct.
- Foster Communication: Demonstrate ability to carefully listen to others at all levels of the organization. Seek and listen to feedback and be approachable. Express thoughts and ideas effectively. Display and promote cross cultural sensitivity.
- Display Stewardship: Understand business implications of decisions. Conserve organization resources. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Take personal responsibility. Use resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Benefits and Perks:
- MCW Pathology offers a competitive salary with incentives based on team-based productivity.
- Protected academic time, in addition to meeting & vacation time.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities & resources in a supportive & collaborative work environment.
- Access to academic expense funds to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
- Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, dependent tuition reimbursement, & more.
- A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
- Qualifying employer in thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)program, offering eligible employees the opportunity to have their student loans forgiven after qualifying years of service.
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a Pharmacy School. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine, which brings together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct, and every patient we see, leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe, and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood CResearch Institute, and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and community service.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.
Please direct any questions to:
Nathan A. Ledeboer
Professor and Chief
Division of Clinical Pathology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Submit your CV and letter of Interest to:
David Dunn, Physician Recruitment
Medical College of Wisconsin
Position Requirements:
- Education: MD/PhD or MD
- Certifications/Licenses: Board certified or board eligible in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
- Board certified or board eligible in Molecular Genetic Pathology.
- Must be eligible for an unrestricted Wisconsin Medical License.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in both cytogenetic tests and a variety of molecular approaches.
- Experience: All levels of experience will be considered, but 3-5 years of experience in a CLIA/CAP clinical molecular genetics laboratory and cancer cytogenetics laboratory is preferred.
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