Scientific Director, Molecular Pathology Laboratory

The Department of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time, non-tenure-eligible, Clinician-Educator track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor to serve as the Scientific Director of the Clinical Molecular Pathology Laboratory. The individual in this role will lead a team of molecular pathology technical staff to provide high-volume, comprehensive molecular testing service to hospitals within the Northwestern Medicine system as well as outreach hematology/Oncology clinical services. The Scientific Director will work with the Medical Director, laboratory manager, and operations coordinator and oversee the daily operation of a state-of-the-art clinical molecular pathology laboratory, including Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and compliance with CAP guidelines and all federal, state, and local regulations. The director will also oversee the development and implementation of new molecular tests to meet the continuing clinical needs. Other responsibilities include maintaining open communication with pathologists to assist with technical issues and maintaining the highest degree of expertise and current information on new technologies. The successful candidate will participate in teaching and training of laboratory staff, pathology residents and fellows. There is also the opportunity to participate in translational research.

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in an appropriate field and at least 5 years of experience using molecular testing techniques, with a preference for prior experiences in clinical/diagnostic molecular pathology and laboratory management. The ideal candidate will have strong background in cancer genetic testing, and extensive experience in next-generation sequencing including panel design, data analysis and interpretation. Excellent communication and leadership skills are required.

The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $150,000 - $240,000.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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