Assistant/Associate Medical Director of Special Chemistry

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The Division of Laboratory Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic is recruiting a full-time academic professional (MD, DO, or PhD with clinical certification) with subspecialty expertise in Clinical Biochemistry to serve as the Assistant/Associate Director of Special Chemistry (title will be commensurate with experience). Specialty training or experience in informatics/artificial intelligence and/or mass spectrometry is desirable. The position requires oversight of clinical laboratory operations including development of new tests, process improvements, contribution to lab stewardship best practices, active participation in hospital committees, and resident and medical school teaching. The candidate will also be expected to work collaboratively with all Cleveland Clinic North America locations to provide input and guidance. The successful candidate will join a group of five full-time subspecialty medical directors and two clinical development scientists.

Additional responsibilities will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic interest, including participation in translational or clinical research. Early to mid-career individuals are especially encouraged to apply.

The Clinical Biochemistry section provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and consultative services for the Cleveland Clinic Health System (CCHS) and is the central laboratory in Northeast Ohio. We offer ample opportunities for clinical and translational research, innovation, and teaching students, residents, fellows, and allied health staff. The position commands a competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package and a collegial work environment. A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience is available at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.

Interested candidates should forward curriculum vitae, a letter outlining your interests and experience, and the names of three professional references to both:

Joshua Hayden, PhD DABCC FADLM

Section Head, Clinical Biochemistry - [email protected]

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Pay Range

Minimum salary: $166,500

Maximum salary: $295,000