Clinical Chemist - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The Department of Laboratory Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is recruiting for a Clinical Chemist. We are a worldwide leader in cancer treatment and diagnosis and are consistently voted as one of the best specialty hospitals in the nation. Our state-of-the-art clinical laboratories feature sophisticated technology and automated equipment to answer clinical questions rapidly and efficiently.
The Clinical Chemistry Service currently consists of 4 clinical chemists, 1 manager and 1 assistant manager, and 45 technologists, and supports the MSK system of Memorial Hospital and regional Labs. The Service supports a harmonized and standardized laboratory system consisting of 8 laboratory sites of varying size and complexity within Manhattan, and six regional sites located in New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island.
The Department and Clinical Chemistry Service is committed to applied and translational research through active collaborations with internal and external scientists, clinicians, and industry experts to develop innovative laboratory methods and leverage advances in technology to improve patient care. Our faculty play a vital role in clinical research and clinical trials. MSK provides diverse educational opportunities to develop further the skills and ambition of our scientists, laboratory directors, laboratory managers, medical technologist and technicians.
The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Candidates are expected to develop a research program based on translational and collaborative research in specialties aligned with clinical pathology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical: The position includes a clinical commitment to the Clinical Chemistry service at MSK. The individual will be responsible for directing, instructing and supervising fellows, managers, supervisors and technologists providing diagnostic service; advising and consulting with clinical teams.
Research: Development of a creative and productive research program in relevant fields of interest leading to publication of results in high quality, peer-reviewed scientific journals is a fundamental requirement of the position. Emphasis is on test method development relevant to cancer care. The successful applicant will obtain extramural funding and direct collaborative research with clinical colleagues across the institution. It is expected to develop collaborations with clinical staff to study and improve biomarker detection and analysis in cancer patients. Subspecialty training in method development and emerging new technologies in the field of biomarkers is preferred.
Teaching: The candidate will be participating in the training of Clinical Chemistry and Lab Medicine fellows through lectures, clinical supervision and mentorship as well teaching of laboratory technologists and supervisors.
Service: MSK has a system of shared governance. Active participation in committees, professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate outlets is required. The department has a faculty mentoring program in which participation is expected.
Requirements for the position include a board-certified PhD, or MD/PhD clinical pathologist with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Clinical Chemistry and having obtained or having ability to obtain all relevant NYS COQ categories. Appointment to the rank of Associate member or higher (equivalent to Associate Professor) is expected, commensurate with experience. The position will report to the Section Head, Clinical Chemistry.
Applicants should send CV and Letter of Interest describing personal area(s) of interest and career goals to:
Lakshmi V, Ramanathan, PhD
Section Head, Clinical Chemistry,
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
327 East 64th Street,
New York, NY 10065