Clinical Chemist

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Job Summary:

The Clinical Chemistry service provides professional and scientific direction for over 3 million tests annually in laboratories of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics system. Services include automated chemistry and immunoassay toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring and blood gas systems point of care and emergency department testing. The successful applicant will have expertise in test development method validation clinical interpretation of laboratory results laboratory information systems and automation consultation with physicians experience in quality control and quality assurance and hands-on experience and knowledge in the interpretation and development in the ever-widening field of molecular diagnostics genomics and proteomics. Areas of responsibility within chemistry and broader laboratory management will be assigned according to the successful applicants experience and professional goals in coordination with other chemistry faculty.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles Assistant Professor (CHS) Associate Professor (CHS) Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

• Teach medical students residents and fellows.

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

TheDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicineis dedicated to the highest quality patient care cutting-edge and impactful research and teaching the next generation of pathologists and scientists. We emphasize a healthy work-life balance and provide a supportive work environment committed to the growth and advancement of our members. Our vibrant clinical department integrates anatomic pathology laboratory medicine teaching and a robust research enterprise and serves the UW American Family Childrens VA and other Madison hospitals. Our basic science and translational research programs have made fundamental discoveries in cell and stem cell biology immunology neuroscience and infectious disease. Opportunities in education include a T32-funded PhD graduate program pathology resident and fellowship programs and both medical school and undergraduate curricula.

Madison often rated as one of the best places to live in America is built on an isthmus surrounded by lakes. The city campus green spaces and urban areas are blended to create a place unlike any other.

Compensation:

• Negotiable 12 month

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications:

• Expertise in a subspecialty area such as molecular pathology informatics pharmacogenomics toxicology chemistry or pediatric clinical chemistry is preferred.

• Candidates must be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry with experience in basic and select specialty chemistry blood gases and point of care testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

Education:

PhD Required

How to Apply:

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• Cover letter

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• List of contact information for three (3) references including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience align with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

The deadline for assuring full consideration is February 6 2026; however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Tia Seguin

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