What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR, MICROBIOLOGY LAB position at UMass Memorial Medical Group?
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Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Key responsibilities :
- Oversees the scientific and technical direction of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, including CLIA responsibility for rapid response labs as needed.
- Serves as the primary laboratory liaison to clinical care providers and the National Quest Diagnostics laboratories.
- Maintains critical client relationships.
- Provide teaching and post-graduate training to medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Provide regulatory and quality oversight and maintains own licensure, certifications, privileges, and professional standing.
- Qualify for an academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
- Embody and exemplify the UMass Memorial Health Six Standards of Respect : Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind.
Education and Qualifications :
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in clinical microbiology, including effective collaboration with Clinical and Administrative Staff in a major medical center.
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references to : Neng Yu, MD Associate Professor of Pathology, Director of Clinical Pathology 365 Plantation Street Biotech One Worcester, MA 01605 neng.yu@umassmemorial.org c / o Physician Recruiter, Kimberly.Levasseur@umassmemorial.org.
UMass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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