Academic Clinical Chemist Indiana's Ranked Health System

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in conjunction with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG) is expanding the Division of Clinical Chemistry and is jointly recruiting an academic chemical pathologist/clinical chemist. The individual will be based at the central IU Health Pathology Laboratory (IUHPL) in Indianapolis, which houses an automated clinical chemistry core laboratory providing testing for general and special chemistry including toxicology.

The IUHPL Division of Clinical Chemistry provides services to the 16‑hospital Indiana University Health system as well as multiple outreach clients, Eskenazi Health, and the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative group of two clinical chemists and two chemical pathologists. Leadership opportunities are available depending on the interest and expertise of the candidate.

• Provide technical leadership, training, quality assurance/quality control, and regulatory testing guidance.
• Deliver professional diagnostic services in clinical chemistry including electrophoresis (serum/urine/CSF protein; hemoglobin).
• Participate in mass spectrometry services for the Indiana University Health Pathology Laboratory.
• Provide leadership in laboratory test development and laboratory administration.
• Provide clinical and technical consultation and conference support with department faculty members.
• Commitment to clinical and/or translational research.
• Actively participate in educational activities with medical students, residents, fellows, and graduate students.

• Is proficient with protein and hemoglobin electrophoresis interpretation.
• Has experience with laboratory test development and validation, including FDA approved and laboratory‑developed tests.
• Is academically oriented and has interest in collaborative research and scholarship in clinical chemistry.

• Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques utilized in chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and related sciences applicable to clinical chemistry and toxicology laboratory procedures and test method development.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both speaking and writing with laboratory personnel, medical directors, and clinicians.
• Ability to supervise, provide guidance, training, and technical expertise to laboratory personnel.
• Knowledge of new equipment, techniques, and testing procedures used within the clinical chemistry and toxicology fields.
• Knowledge of newly developed and marketed medications/illicit substances to assist with interpreting toxicology results.

MD, PhD, or both in clinical pathology, chemical pathology, clinical chemistry, clinical toxicology or a related field, preferably with American Board of Pathology (MD) or American Board of Clinical Chemistry (PhD, MD) board certification or board eligibility.

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top‑ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
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• Named to U.S. News & World Report's  list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top‑ranked international airport:
  Best Airport in North America twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
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• Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (Indy Car) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

About the IU Health Pathology Laboratory and Department:

• Financially‑sound department, which is in a stage of growth and expansion
• Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities
• 150,000 square foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis
• First‑class facilities including flow cytometry and molecular pathology laboratories
• IUHPL serves as the centralized anatomic and clinical pathology testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing 15 million diagnostic tests annually
• Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists
• Engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Strong departmental support for translational research