Indiana University

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in conjunction with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), are expanding the Division of Clinical Chemistry and are jointly recruiting an academic chemical pathologist/clinical chemist.

The individual selected will be based at the central IU Health Pathology Laboratory (IUHPL) in Indianapolis, which houses an automated clinical chemistry core laboratory providing testing for general chemistry and special chemistry including toxicology. The IUHPL Division of Clinical Chemistry provides services to the 16-hospital Indiana University Health system as well as multiple outreach clients, Eskenazi Health, and the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative group of 2 clinical chemists and 2 chemical pathologists. Leadership opportunities are available depending on the interest and expertise of the candidate. This position is expected to have a major impact in a clinical chemistry laboratory within a large laboratory system looking to expand its clinical chemistry and toxicology operations. Qualifications and level of experience determine the academic rank.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership, training, quality assurance/quality control, and regulatory testing guidance.
• Deliver professional diagnostic services in clinical chemistry including electrophoresis (serum/urine/CSF protein; hemoglobin).
• Participate in mass spectrometry services for the Indiana University Health Pathology Laboratory.
• Provide leadership in laboratory test development and laboratory administration.
• Provide clinical and technical consultation and conference support with department faculty members.
• Commitment to clinical and/or translational research.
• Actively participate in educational activities with medical students, residents, fellows, and graduate students.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Is proficient with protein and hemoglobin electrophoresis interpretation.
• Has experience with laboratory test development and validation, including FDA approved and laboratory developed tests.
• Is academically oriented and has interest in collaborative research and scholarship in clinical chemistry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques utilized in chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and related sciences applicable to clinical chemistry and toxicology laboratory procedures and test method development.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both speaking and writing with laboratory personnel, medical directors, and clinicians.
• Ability to supervise, provide guidance, training, and technical expertise to laboratory personnel.
• Knowledge of new equipment, techniques, and testing procedures used within the clinical chemistry and toxicology fields.
• Knowledge of newly developed and marketed medications/illicit substances to assist with interpreting toxicology results.

About the IU Health Pathology Laboratory and Department:

• Financially-sound department, which is in a stage of growth and expansion
• Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities
• 150,000 square foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis
• First class facilities including flow cytometry and molecular pathology laboratories
• IUHPL serves as the centralized anatomic and clinical pathology testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing 15 million diagnostic tests annually
• Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists
• Engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Strong departmental support for translational research

Benefit Information:

• Strong base salary that is not RVU-based.
• IUSM and IUHMG is committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families. to learn more, click here:
  • IU – https://hr.iu.edu/benefits
  • IUHMG – https://team.myiuhealth.org/benefits

About Indianapolis:

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of health sciences companies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport that has been named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation

About the IUSM:

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Basic Qualifications

MD, PhD, or both in clinical pathology, chemical pathology, clinical chemistry, clinical toxicology or a related field, preferably with American Board of Pathology (MD) or American Board of Clinical Chemistry (PhD, MD) board certification or board eligibility.

Department Contact for Questions

Magdalena Czader, M.D., Ph.D.

Virgil Moon Professor of Pathology

Director, Indiana University Health Pathology Laboratory

Vice Chair, Clinical Pathology

Director, Division of Hematopathology

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine

email: mczader@iuhealth.org

Additional Qualifications