Director of Clinical Chemistry

Position overview

Salary range :

In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.

The university academic base salaries as to rank and step can be found here. However, for this position the total negotiated salary uses AAMC salary benchmarks for Clinical Pathology ranging from $178,878-357,069.

This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date : January 22, 2024

Next review date : Thursday, Feb 22, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position to serve as Director of the Clinical Chemistry Division.

The academic appointment may be at any professorial rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical or Clinical X series, depending on clinical experience and extent of research effort.

Both HS and Clinical X faculty provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, medical and allied health students; perform public and University service;

and contribute to scholarly activities. Clinical X faculty are expected to conduct more substantial research. An academic appointment in the Clinical X series confers membership in the UCI Academic Senate.

Applicants must have significant experience and / or fellowship training in clinical chemistry, hold an MD, DO, MD / PhD, or PhD degree.

Applicants with an MD or DO degree should be board certified in Clinical Pathology and preferably also in Chemical Pathology whereas those with a PhD degree should have ABCC board certification or eligibility.

Physician applicants must be qualified for a medical license in the State of California. Applicants with a PhD must be eligible for a State of California Clinical Chemist license or equivalent.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience directing a clinical chemistry laboratory. Qualified candidates from accredited fellowships without experience will also be considered.

We are seeking an outstanding clinical chemist with strong communication and managerial skills, an interest in clinical service, a commitment to education, and a proven record in clinical and / or translational research.

The candidate will work with department leaders, laboratory administrators, and technical personnel to ensure that we provide world-class diagnostic services to our patients.

Job responsibilities will include oversight of the Clinical Chemistry Division at our 400+ bed tertiary / quaternary care Douglas hospital located in the city of Orange;

a new hospital complex on the Irvine campus that is under construction and scheduled to begin operations in 2025; and several outpatient clinics throughout Orange County.

Candidates with an MD or DO degree will share on-call duties for all Clinical Pathology services except Transfusion Medicine.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have significant experience and / or fellowship training in clinical chemistry, hold an MD, DO, MD / PhD, or PhD degree.

Applicants with an MD or DO degree should be board certified in Clinical Pathology and preferably also in Chemical Pathology whereas those with a PhD degree should have ABCC board certification or eligibility.

Physician applicants must be qualified for a medical license in the State of California. Applicants with a PhD must be eligible for a State of California Clinical Chemist license or equivalent.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and / or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
• Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application : Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
• Statement of Clinical Service

Reference requirements

4 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF08814

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Orange, CA; Irvine, CA

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