Bloodworks Northwest (BWNW) and the University of Washington (UW) announces the availability of a physician position specializing in transfusion medicine. The Assistant Medical Director will provide coverage of BWNW laboratories including transfusion services and the Platelet immunology laboratory. Opportunities to help provide medical direction of the red cell and hemostasis genomics laboratories and the Blood Service department also exist. The Assistant Medical Director will provide education and mentoring to trainees rotating to Bloodworks Northwest, and actively assist with rotation structure and content for the UWMC pathology resident rotation at Bloodworks Northwest. Additional teaching includes shared Transfusion medicine didactics at UWMC. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, experience with hemostasis and hemostasis genomics case sign out. Ability to obtain appointment in the University of Washington, School of Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the level of Assistant Professor Without Tenure, Associate Professor Without Tenure, or full Professor Without Tenure, due to reason of funding, is required.

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.

This appointment may be at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor, without tenure due to reasons of funding. Salary and academic appointment at University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank.

This position is paid directly by Bloodworks Northwest and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to Bloodworks Northwest for information about compensation for this position.

Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate and Full Professors WOT hold indefinite 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 is a full-time, 12-month service period (July 1 – June 30) position and remains open until filled with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2024, but is flexible.

Our commitment at Bloodworks Northwest is to foster a welcoming, inclusive workplace, shaped by individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity is a catalyst for innovation, and our role is to harness our collective talent to shape our mission.

We are devoted to an open, safe and inclusive environment in which all employees are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to contribute to our life-saving work.

Candidates must have an M.D. or D.O. (or foreign equivalent) and be board-certified in Transfusion Medicine. Must be eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington. In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of non-U.S. medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 

Interested candidates need to apply on the Bloodworks Northwest Career site: https://usr57.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bloodworks/. Note: Application materials will also be uploaded to UW Interfolio by a UW staff member.

Applicants should provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a diversity statement, and contact information for at least three references addressed to Theresa Nester, MD, Co-Chief Medical Officer. Please provide any attachments as one upload attachment in Word format in the candidate portal. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications accepted until position is filled.