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Join a leading healthcare team at UPMC Presbyterian as a Clinical Chemistry Pathologist. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to UPMC's mission of providing **Life Changing Medicine** by delivering high-quality diagnostic services. Work in a state-of-the-art facility alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. Pittsburgh provides a vibrant community with a rich cultural scene, making it an ideal place for both professional growth and personal enjoyment.

• Join a department total of 131 Pathologists with 4 in the clinical chemistry lab
• Provides technical directorship of the clinical laboratories to ensure regulatory compliance and quality patient test results within an integrated multi-hospital clinical chemistry service.
• Provide on call attending responsibilities including clinical consultations for physician and healthcare providers regarding test results and interpretations.
• Actively participate in Divisional educational activities
• Pursue basic/clinical/translational research.
• Laboratory-based investigations and entrepreneurial efforts are supportable based on prior accomplishments.
• Develops and delivers educational content for medical students, residents, fellows, and laboratory staff both within the formal Clinical Chemistry rotation, elective teaching, informal teaching, and mentoring settings.
• Infuses diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in their workstyle.
• Participates in trainee evaluations and candidate interviews

• Academic rank, tenure and salary will be commensurate with experience. The individual will be a full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.
• If extramurally funded research program is present or to be developed, appropriate transition or seed funding, space and resources are available.
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Defined contribution plan; 403b plan with employer match
• Relocation expense reimbursement of $10,000
• Six weeks of vacation and CME
• $4,110 for CME

• Experience working in a large hospital-based clinical chemistry laboratory that provides technical directorship in general chemistry, urinalysis, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, immunopathology, and esoteric testing is beneficial, together with a proven academic track record of effective communication (written, verbal and presentation).
• Expertise in clinical laboratory quality management to ensure the total testing phase (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases) is appropriate and standardized across the healthcare system.
• Expertise in Informatics and its clinical application in Pathology is a plus.
• Board certification from an approved agency (ABCC, NRCC(CC), CAP)
• Must have an Ph.D. or M.D. with board certification in Clinical Chemistry or equivalent specialty.
• If Ph.D., Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry, National Registry of Clinical Chemists, or certification from CMS current approved boards.
• If M.D., Board certification or eligibility in clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is required.
• Assistant Professor (1-5 years of experience) Associate Professor (6-10 years of experience)

• All Divisions in Laboratory Medicine have a strong interest in service, research and education
• UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
• Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites
• UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care
• Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh

• Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city with the feel of a small town. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything - an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
• The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a diverse cultural district.
• The city's major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• The city is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S. and one of the most affordable, livable, and safest U.S. cities.

• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.