Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology & Director of Diagnostic Testing Stewardship

University Of Florida

Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF
Classification Minimum Requirements:	MD and/or PhD with subspecialty fellowship training in microbiology (ACGME or CPEP-accredited). A strong foundation in clinical/molecular microbiology (bacteriology mycology mycobacteriology parasitology virology) and laboratory utilization management.
Job Description:	The successful candidate will co-lead the clinical microbiology laboratory while directing an established data-driven diagnostic stewardship program. This program is fully supported by institutional leadership and operates through a multidisciplinary oversight committee to ensure governance prioritization and accountability for test utilization across the health system. Key Responsibilities Clinical Microbiology Leadership:Share medical and technical oversight of the microbiology lab ensuring continuous compliance with CAP CLIA and state regulations. Provide expert consultation to healthcare providers regarding test selection result interpretation and antimicrobial stewardship. Lead the validation and implementation of new diagnostic methodologies particularly advancing molecular infectious disease testing. Diagnostic Stewardship:Provide strategic leadership for diagnostic stewardship policy development and enterprise-wide utilization standards. Design and promote evidence-based algorithm-driven testing pathways to reduce low-value or redundant testing. Oversee the review process for complex high-cost send-outs and partner with clinical IT to implement EMR-based decision support tools. Use advanced analytics to monitor utilization patterns driving cost stewardship and quality metrics. Academic & Educational Excellence:Actively contribute to the departments educational and research missions. Deliver didactic lectures and bench-side teaching mentor pathology residents infectious disease fellows and medical students and engage in collaborative clinical and translational research.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with experience and education
Required Qualifications:	MD and/or PhD with subspecialty fellowship training in microbiology (ACGME or CPEP-accredited). A strong foundation in clinical/molecular microbiology (bacteriology mycology mycobacteriology parasitology virology) and laboratory utilization management.
Preferred:	Board certification or eligibility by the ABMM or ABP in Medical Microbiology. Demonstrated experience with laboratory automation molecular diagnostics and stewardship programs. MD applicants must be eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applicants should apply online and include a curriculum vitae a letter outlining interests and three letters of reference. The letters may also be sent directly to Dr. Maximo Marin() Search Committee Chair Department of PathologyImmunology and Laboratory Medicine University of Florida College of Medicine and copy Stacey Oliver (). The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Required Experience:

Director

Classification Title:CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROFClassification Minimum Requirements:MD and/or PhD with subspecialty fellowship training in microbiology (ACGME or CPEP-accredited). A strong foundation in clinical/molecular microbiology (bacteriology mycology mycobacteriology parasitology virology) and lab...

Classification Title:	CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF
Classification Minimum Requirements:	MD and/or PhD with subspecialty fellowship training in microbiology (ACGME or CPEP-accredited). A strong foundation in clinical/molecular microbiology (bacteriology mycology mycobacteriology parasitology virology) and laboratory utilization management.
Job Description:	The successful candidate will co-lead the clinical microbiology laboratory while directing an established data-driven diagnostic stewardship program. This program is fully supported by institutional leadership and operates through a multidisciplinary oversight committee to ensure governance prioritization and accountability for test utilization across the health system. Key Responsibilities Clinical Microbiology Leadership:Share medical and technical oversight of the microbiology lab ensuring continuous compliance with CAP CLIA and state regulations. Provide expert consultation to healthcare providers regarding test selection result interpretation and antimicrobial stewardship. Lead the validation and implementation of new diagnostic methodologies particularly advancing molecular infectious disease testing. Diagnostic Stewardship:Provide strategic leadership for diagnostic stewardship policy development and enterprise-wide utilization standards. Design and promote evidence-based algorithm-driven testing pathways to reduce low-value or redundant testing. Oversee the review process for complex high-cost send-outs and partner with clinical IT to implement EMR-based decision support tools. Use advanced analytics to monitor utilization patterns driving cost stewardship and quality metrics. Academic & Educational Excellence:Actively contribute to the departments educational and research missions. Deliver didactic lectures and bench-side teaching mentor pathology residents infectious disease fellows and medical students and engage in collaborative clinical and translational research.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with experience and education
Required Qualifications:	MD and/or PhD with subspecialty fellowship training in microbiology (ACGME or CPEP-accredited). A strong foundation in clinical/molecular microbiology (bacteriology mycology mycobacteriology parasitology virology) and laboratory utilization management.
Preferred:	Board certification or eligibility by the ABMM or ABP in Medical Microbiology. Demonstrated experience with laboratory automation molecular diagnostics and stewardship programs. MD applicants must be eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applicants should apply online and include a curriculum vitae a letter outlining interests and three letters of reference. The letters may also be sent directly to Dr. Maximo Marin() Search Committee Chair Department of PathologyImmunology and Laboratory Medicine University of Florida College of Medicine and copy Stacey Oliver (). The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes