Pathology Microbiology Instructor
Pathology Microbiology Instructor
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Job Description
The Instructor trains in Medical and Public Health Microbiology in all areas of the clinical microbiology laboratory including Bacteriology Mycobacteriology Mycology Virology Parasitology and Serology/Immunology. The two 2 years Medical and Public Health Microbiology program at the University of Rochester is intended to comprehensively train for leadership positions in clinical or public health laboratories in industry or in government. Experience is gained through laboratory bench training and experience clinical conferences observation of Infectious Disease clinical consultations research seminars training workshops mandatory and optional courses selfinstructional materials contemporary and historical reference materials and involvement in laboratory management.
Supervision and Direction Received
Under the supervision of Clinical Microbiology laboratory directors the Instructor will be directed towards fulfillment of all Training Objectives required to fulfill the Essentials and Guidelines of an Accredited Postdoctoral Program in Medical and Public Health Microbiology as described by the Committee on Postdoctoral Educational Programs (CPEP American Society for Microbiology).
Typical Responsibilities
Develop expertise in the selection of appropriate laboratory tests and effectively interpret and communicate results.
Learn methods available for the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases and the major clinical features of these diseases.
Understand the principles and practice of infection control and public health microbiology.
Teaching (formal didactic lectures clinical case presentations techniques).
Gain experience in the administration of a clinical laboratory.
General Requirements
Adhere to the Operational Guidelines of an Accredited Postdoctoral Program in Medical and Public Health Microbiology as described by the Committee on Postdoctoral Educational Programs (CPEP American Society for Microbiology)
Applicants must apply via the ASM portal for a CPEP programs during the application window.
Adherence to all University Division and Department policies including I CARE.
Adherence to all laboratory safety procedures.
CPEP programs are open to postdoctorallevel candidates (e.g. Ph.D. M.D. Sc.D. D.O. and Dr. P.H.; however Doctorates of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) Pharmacy (PharmD) or Health Sciences are not acceptable for admission to a CPEPaccredited program.
Employment Type
Full Time
