Anatomic Pathologist

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary pathology review (H&E review for specimen adequacy for NGS) for both research and clinical specimens
• IHC sign out, with a focus on non-22c3 PD-L1 clones, challenging MMR cases and other predictive biomarkers for antibody drug conjugates (i.e. HER2)
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team focused on answering key biological questions and keeping up with TMO (Tempus Molecular Ontology) cohorts
• Participation in research projects as well as lab innovation projects, i.e. development of digital/remote pathology review, AI initiatives, new assay validation and other algorithms that necessitate Anatomic Pathology input, experience and collaboration
• Specimen review will be performed on-site at our laboratory in downtown Chicago
• Assist AP Lab Director with maintaining CLIA/CAP compliance and proficiency testing requirements
• Absorb contractor questions, schedule and other issues
• Participate in pathology laboratory coordinator (PLC) education and training, as well as assisting with patient data abstraction as needed
• Participate in and potentially lead PLC pre-pathology review and pathology review workflow improvements
• Collaborate in creation and updating of standard operating procedure documentation and working instructions for PLCs and pathologists

Qualifications

• MD/DO with a current Illinois medical license and board-certification in Anatomic Pathology
• Minimum of 1-2 years of anatomic pathology (i.e. general surgical pathology or sub-specialty and/or cytopathology) sign out experience preferred, although exceptional recent trainee graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, reporting and communication skills
• Experience working in a regulated clinical laboratory environment (CLIA/CAP/NYSDOH/QSR)
• Experience ensuring compliance of a clinical laboratory to regulatory standards

Pay

Chicago Pay Range: $240,000-$280,000