Postdoctoral Fellow - Pathology

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Job : 285947

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Pathology sits at the cusp of basic and clinical sciences. This unique position allows the Medical College of Georgia Department of Pathology to contribute in an important and meaningful manner to clinical care through the provision of timely and accurate diagnoses as well as laboratory testing results. At the same time, investigative approaches within the department seek to further define our understanding of disease processes, paving the way for therapeutic interventions.

The Department embraces the tripartite mission of the Medical College of Georgia: clinical service, education, and research. The Department of Pathology (Anatomic and Clinical Pathology) has 22 clinical faculty, including 2 members based at the Athens Campus, and 6 research faculty. Clinical services are delivered primarily to AU Medical Center's 478‑bed adult hospital and the 154‑bed Children's Hospital of Georgia.

The Department also operates Georgia Esoteric Molecular Laboratory, an independently licensed and CLIA certified reference laboratory, which provides esoteric molecular testing and pathology consultation services for hospitals and physicians. Approximately 1.3 million clinical laboratory procedures and 13,500 surgical specimens are processed annually. With specialty trained experts in almost every area of anatomic and clinical pathology, we provide diagnostic and consultative services, facilitating key clinical decisions.

Perform and direct procedures and functions on the Molecular Diagnostic. Testing reporting to the Laboratory Director.

• Day to day supervision of test performance and testing personnel tasks.
• Assure that all the right actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications.
• Coordinates staffing needs, training, evaluation, and competency of employees.
• Maintain optimal cost effectiveness and delivery of testing with accuracy, validity, and reliability.
• Perform patient testing when necessary to complete laboratory work.
• Evaluate new instruments, methods, and procedures to keep the laboratory updated.
• Ensure that all Quality Control measures are conducted and reviewed on a regular schedule. Preparation of SOP, validation of New Test.
• Monitor daily QC to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift: Days;
Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Salary: to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Full‑time employees employed more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the position based on duties, the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires:
Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

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