Assistant/Associate Professor, Anatomic Pathology - Molecular Pathology

About the role

The mission of UT MD Anderson is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

This is a faculty position responsible to the Chair of the Department of Anatomical Pathology, who reports to the Head of the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.

UT MD Anderson is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Anatomic Pathology - Molecular Pathology to join a nationally recognized academic pathology program dedicated exclusively to cancer care. This faculty role is primarily focused on molecular pathology subspecialty service and offers the opportunity to contribute to diagnostic care, education, and research within a highly specialized department that provides diagnostic services, specialized testing, and multidisciplinary expertise for patients. The candidate's major responsibility will be in molecular diagnostic services. The candidate must have a strong interest in collaborative research with clinicians and basic science investigators. Additionally, participation in teaching fellows, postdoctoral trainees and students is required. The Department of Anatomic Pathology serves as a critical diagnostic and academic partner across UT MD Anderson, with internationally recognized, subspecialized pathologists who contribute to patient care, second opinion consultation, research innovation, and education in oncologic pathology. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Must be a self-motivated, highly energetic, committed, and conscientious professional who communicates (verbal and written) and relates well to others at the professional, technical and administrative level.
• Must be able to visually review, evaluate and correctly interpret medical records, patient data, patient specimens and other test results based on previous training, experience and knowledge.
• Must be able to visually identify specimen make-up, contents and/or components viewed through a microscope and/or digitally and integrate this information into diagnostic and biologically relevant information.
• Must be able to interpret and integrate the results of microscopic and non-microscopic molecular tests into diagnostic and clinically relevant information.
• Must be able to visually evaluate and interpret findings on slides and digital image analysis systems.
• Must be able to comprehend relevance of printed results and correlate patient data with clinical research findings.
• Must be able to ensure that Quality Control standards are implemented and that the laboratory complies with the CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA regulations for accreditation.
• Must be able to identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.
• Must be able to grasp and manipulate specimen containers exercising extreme caution.
• Must have manual dexterity for various functions with instruments used in diagnosis and research.
• Must be able to rotate and travel to Houston area locations for clinical service.

Administrative

• Must assure compliance with standards of CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA.
• Must give theoretical guidance and technical assistance