What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molecular Pathologist position at Moffitt Cancer Center Careers?
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As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 10,000 who are shaping the future we envision.
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A National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2001.
Summary
The Department of Pathology at the Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a successful MD or MD/PhD. The successful candidate will have a track record of clinical and academic excellence with experience in a high volume, multidisciplinary, university or clinical molecular pathology laboratory setting. The appointment is commensurate with qualifications and will be in the Molecular Pathology section of the Department of Pathology.
Requirements:
At a minimum, candidates must have completed a subspecialty molecular fellowship and possess an MD or MD/PhD with molecular pathology clinical board specialty certification or board certification eligibility. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Florida is required. The department supports a growing molecular diagnostic laboratory providing an extensive test menu of genomic procedures related to cancer diagnostics, prognostics and profiling for targeted therapy options. Molecular methods include next generation sequencing for myeloid and solid tumor mutation profiling, RNA expression array analysis, quantitative real-time and digital PCR mutation assays, PCR fragment analysis, methylation testing, and pharmacogenetic testing, FISH and cytogenetics. Work is ongoing for cell-free tumor nucleic acid testing and epigenetic cancer testing.
A candidate with board certification or experience directing a molecular pathology laboratory is highly desired. Candidates with demonstrated leadership experience or interest in academic administration, program development, or faculty engagement are encouraged to apply.
Our vision is to maximize innovative biomarker testing to provide rapid, accurate and comprehensive results to promote exceptional patient care.
Our team is highly collaborative with clinical trials and research investigators. The successful candidate will be actively involved in an opportunity to expand the Clinical Molecular Pathology program and work collaboratively with faculty. The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in collaborative or independent basic or applied molecular pathology research.
Moffitt is committed to education of a wide range of trainees including residents and fellows across the many Programs of Clinical Excellence.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Receive personal and professional rewards including a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package. In addition, but not limited to:
- Highly competitive base salary (average 3-5% annual increase).
- Annual incentive bonus payment.
- Generous relocation funds.
- Faculty Time Off/Faculty Academic Time Off.
- Professional Development Funds ($5,000 per fiscal year).
- Faculty Retirement Plans with company matching contributions.
- Promotion/Tenure & advancement opportunities.
- Possible leadership opportunities.
- Employer paid malpractice insurance
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
- In-house wellness programs.
The Moffitt Cancer Center is affiliated with the University of South Florida. Primary and secondary University appointments are available as applicable. Academic rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute is consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report “Best Cancer Hospitals.” Moffit is a rapidly growing NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and is committed to education through a wide range of residency and oncologic pathology fellowship programs.
Salary : $5,000