Postdoctoral Fellow - Pathology

Postdoctoral Fellow - Pathology

Job : 285947

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2. Freedom of Expression is stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Pathology sits at the cusp of basic and clinical sciences. This unique position allows the Medical College of Georgia Department of Pathology to contribute in an important and meaningful manner to clinical care through the provision of timely and accurate diagnoses as well as laboratory testing results. The Department embraces the tripartite mission of clinical service, education, and research. The Department of Pathology (Anatomic and Clinical Pathology) has 22 clinical faculty, including 2 members based at the Athens Campus, and 6 research faculty.

Clinical services are delivered primarily to AU Medical Center's 478 bed adult hospital and the 154 bed Children's Hospital of Georgia. The Department also operates Georgia Esoteric Molecular Laboratory, a licensed and CLIA certified reference laboratory, which provides esoteric molecular testing and pathology consultation services for hospitals and physicians. Approximately 1.3 million clinical laboratory procedures and 13,500 surgical specimens are processed annually.

Job Summary

Perform and direct procedures and functions on the Molecular Diagnostic testing, reporting to the Laboratory Director.

Responsibilities

• Day to day supervision of test performance and testing personnel tasks.
• Assure that all the right actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Coordinate staffing needs, training, evaluation, and competency of employees.
• Maintain optimal cost effectiveness and delivery of testing with accuracy, validity, and reliability.
• Perform patient testing when necessary to complete laboratory work.
• Evaluate new instruments, methods, and procedures to keep the laboratory updated.
• Ensure that all Quality Control measures are conducted and reviewed on a regular schedule. Prepare SOPs and validate new tests.
• Monitor daily QC to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• SKILLS - Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• ABILITIES - Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days;
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