Medical University South Carolina

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Charleston, SC | Molecular Genetic Pathologist with Surgical Pathology Expertise

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented, board-certified Molecular Genetic Pathologist. MUSC, Charleston Division, is the quaternary medical center for South Carolina and a comprehensive transplant center and includes the Hollings Cancer Center, Ashley River Tower hospital, Shawn Jenkins Children’s / Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion Hospital and the Main MUSC hospital. The Hollings Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center in the state. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine’s Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Division has expertise in benign and malignant hematology / hematopathology, molecular genetic pathology (hematologic and solid malignancies), genetics / genomics, clinical chemistry, immunology and serology, bone marrow and solid organ transplant support services, transfusion medicine, cell therapy, molecular and diagnostic microbiology, medical ethics, pathology patient safety, and laboratory management. Additionally, the Surgical Pathology Division has subspecialty expertise in GI/Liver Pathology, Breast Pathology, GYN Pathology, GU Pathology, Bone/ Soft Tissue Pathology, Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathology, Pulmonary Pathology, Placental Pathology, and Renal Pathology. Our Department has approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001001 COM PATH Anatomic Pathology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Molecular Genetic Pathologist with Surgical Pathology Expertise

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented, board-certified Molecular Genetic Pathologist. MUSC, Charleston Division, is the quaternary medical center for South Carolina and a comprehensive transplant center and includes the Hollings Cancer Center, Ashley River Tower hospital, Shawn Jenkins Children’s / Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion Hospital and the Main MUSC hospital. The Hollings Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center in the state. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine’s Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Division has expertise in benign and malignant hematology / hematopathology, molecular genetic pathology (hematologic and solid malignancies), genetics / genomics, clinical chemistry, immunology and serology, bone marrow and solid organ transplant support services, transfusion medicine, cell therapy, molecular and diagnostic microbiology, medical ethics, pathology patient safety, and laboratory management. Additionally, the Surgical Pathology Division has subspecialty expertise in GI/Liver Pathology, Breast Pathology, GYN Pathology, GU Pathology, Bone/ Soft Tissue Pathology, Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathology, Pulmonary Pathology, Placental Pathology, and Renal Pathology. Our Department has approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.

We are seeking

• Academically-oriented candidate with 2-8+ years of post-fellowship experience is preferred; current fellow/recent graduates will be considered
• MD or equivalent degree with pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
• Board certification/eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina
• Additional subspecialty expertise in Surgical Pathology is preferred
• Proficiency in the use, interpretation, and integration of cytogenetic and molecular techniques in the clinical work-up of cases; ability and willingness to learn additional techniques and interpretation as the field develops
• Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers as well as serving as a resource to technologists at the bench
• Participation in clinical and/or translational research endeavors
• Excellent communication skills, work ethic, and team player approach to patient care
• Ability to instruct medical students, participate in the training of pathology residents and fellows, and actively participate in the academic mission of the NCI-designed Hollings Cancer Center and the MUSC Genetics clinical division. Willingness to play a key role in training of Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellow
• Enthusiastic participation in the team-based, busy cytogenetics and genomics laboratory service, which includes sections for cytogenetics, FISH, SNP microarray, and NGS

MUSC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

• Collaborative team composed of 64 faculty representing five divisions including Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, Forensic Pathology/Autopsy Services, Experimental Pathology, and Informatics
• High quality training programs with 22 residents and 10-12 fellows who have had a 100% board passage rate for the past 7 years
• CAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT certifications and accreditations
• The Department offers an ACGME-accredited molecular genetic pathology fellowship program as well as additional fellowship programs in surgical pathology (3 positions) and clinical chemistry, and ACGME-accredited fellowships in Cytopathology, Neuropathology, Hematopathology, Dermatopathology, and Forensic Pathology.

Learn more about the Department: https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/pathology

MUSC Offerings:

• Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise and accomplishments
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
• Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage

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Contact Michelle Barton, Administrative Coordinator for the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at bartonm@musc.edu .

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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