The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, seeks a full-time laboratory director to serve as the Medical Director of Contract Laboratory Services. This position provides oversight of shared services resources responsible for supporting non-clinical contract laboratory testing services, including pre-analytical, informatics, and billing teams. This position also works closely with laboratories performing contracted testing to ensure that the overall services align with client expectations. As the faculty leader of Contract Laboratory Services, the qualified applicant will work closely with administrative leadership and management to develop the teams and infrastructure required to support these services long term and further develop our Department’s ability to improve the health of the public through innovative laboratory testing. In addition to the Medical Director of Contract Laboratory Services responsibilities, applicants will be expected to provide service under one or more departmental divisions or sections, including (but not limited to) informatics, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, genetics, or anatomic pathology subspecialties. The position will report to the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations in their Contract Laboratory Services oversight capacity, in addition to one or more division/section heads based on their additional service responsibilities. Applicants are also expected to contribute research/scholarly work in an area of their choosing. Additional responsibilities include the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students and medical laboratory scientist program undergraduates in the domain(s) of greatest interest and expertise. 

This appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, without tenure due to reasons of funding. 

Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. This position remains open until filled with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024, but is flexible.

Positive factors that may be considered include, but are not limited to: 

• Documented expertise working in a contract research organization or directly overseeing/coordinating testing for clinical trials

UW faculty demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and engage in teaching, research, and clinical service. UW faculty embrace the vision of excellence, collaboration, and integrity. Come join us in one of the most beautiful and exciting locations in the U.S. as we pursue our mission of creatively and durably improving health.

The base salary range for this position will be: $11,537 to $15,030 per month ($138,443 to $180,363 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan.  

Other compensation associated with this position may include an administrative salary supplement.

The successful candidate will possessan earned PhD in a related field (or foreign equivalent) and be board certified in Clinical Chemistry by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry. In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H1-B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Applicants should apply via Interfolio and send their CV, a letter detailing research interests and future goals, a diversity statement, and contact information for at least three references addressed to Patrick Mathias, MD, PhD, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.