Assistant Professor; Clinical - Clinical Chemist​/Clinical Pathologist

Assistant Professor (Clinical) - Clinical Chemist/Clinical Pathologist

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank:
Assistant Professor (Clinical) - Clinical Chemist/Clinical Pathologist

Department: 00247 - Pathology

City:
Salt Lake City, UT

Track:
Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin:
Details

Clinical Pathologist / Clinical Chemist – ARUP Automated Core Laboratory

University of Utah School of Medicine

Department of Pathology

The Department of Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and ARUP Laboratories is inviting applications from individuals with the skills and interest to develop a strong academic career focused on clinical chemistry and automated clinical laboratory testing.

The successful candidate will have experience in core clinical laboratory testing, clinical assay development and validation, quality control and quality assurance, interpretation of laboratory test results, and consultation with physicians and other health care providers. Experience with total laboratory automation is highly desirable. This position will have clinical and administrative responsibilities in the Chemistry Division of ARUP Laboratories and will be expected to contribute to our research and teaching missions.

ARUP is a comprehensive, high-complexity reference laboratory that serves a diverse clientele. Our clients include over half of the nation’s university teaching hospitals, children’s hospitals, major commercial laboratories, military and government facilities, and numerous community hospitals. As a result, our laboratory receives a wide variety of specimen types and testing requests. We provide an extensive range of testing options, encompassing both traditional techniques and specialized, esoteric testing in the field of laboratory diagnostics.

Applicants require a MD, MD/PhD, or PhD degree. MD candidates should be board certified or eligible in clinical pathology by ABP. PhD candidates should be board certified or eligible in clinical chemistry by ABCC. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Interested candidates should submit electronically to

Please submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing experience and current and future interests, and the names and contact information of three individuals able to provide letters of recommendation.

For more information, please contact Joely Straseski, PhD, Head of Clinical Operations, Chemistry Division at ARUP Laboratories ().

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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