Full Time Clinical Microbiologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Academic Clinical Microbiologist and Director, Open Rank
Department
NJMS - Pathology
Salary Details
A minimum of $259,577
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary
The Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level in the Section of Microbiology in the Division of Clinical Pathology. The section is responsible for the performance of microbiology pathology laboratory services at University Hospital-the school's 519-bed tertiary care core teaching hospital. The primary responsibility of the medical microbiologist is the technical and scientific oversight of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at University Hospital as well as point-of-care and rapid infectious disease diagnostic tests located within other areas of the hospital. This individual will provide leadership for staff, will plan, organize, and direct the activities of the laboratory with the assistance of managers, supervisors, and senior technologists, and will serve as a subject matter expert and consultant, closely collaborating with physicians and other health care providers. The director will participate in training pathology residents, infectious disease fellows, and medical students. The Director will have responsibility for providing clinical microbiology direction to the University Hospital clinical microbiology laboratory, including laboratory oversight, test validation, and maintenance of College of American Pathologists accreditation of the section; experience in a CAP-accredited laboratory is desirable. Molecular microbiology knowledge is also desirable. A strong academic orientation is favorable, including evidence of scholarly achievement and proposals or current funding for translational research projects.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
26FA0140
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
An MD, DO, MBBS, or PhD is required along with board certification or board eligibility in AP/CP or CP (for pathologists) or the American Board of Medical Microbiology (for PhD candidates). Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and academic experience. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/269196
Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
Newark
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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