Assistant Director of Clinical Chemistry Laboratory/ Open Rank Faculty

Location: Chicago, IL, US · Posted: 8/31/2026 · Closes: 10/30/2026 · Reference: 20709

Position Summary The Department of Pathology at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine is seeking a full-time academic Clinical Chemist to join our exceptional faculty and serve as Assistant Director of the Laboratory Section of Clinical Chemistry. This is an open-rank faculty position. Rank and tenure will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and funding. In addition to providing medical education and diagnostic services for Clinical Chemistry, the successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a program in translational research at UIC. Duties Responsibilities Provide diagnostic services for Clinical Chemistryx000d o Along with the Director of Clinical Chemistry:x000d o Ensure test systems provide quality service in all aspects of testing – preanalytic,x000d o analytic, and post- analyticx000d o Ensure selection of quality test systems relevant to accuracy, precision,x000d o verification, and method selectionx000d o Develop and monitor quality measures with yearly plans to improve qualityx000d o and efficiencyx000d o Ensure enrollment, participation, and return of Proficiency Testingx000d o Ensure that quality control and quality assurance programs are establishedx000d and maintainedx000d o Ensure that remedial actions are taken and documentedx000d o Ensure that an approved procedure, process and policy manuals arex000d available and reviewed annuallyx000d o Ensure that interpretative tests and consultation reports include all pertinentx000d Informationx000d o Assist in developing a working relationship with Clinical Service Unitsx000d o Participate in management of critical testing and critical test reporting and monitoring Provide medical education in Clinical Chemistryx000d o Provide education to medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students and post- doctoral fellowsx000d o Monitor and assist colleagues and subordinates in the preparation and presentation of appropriate intramural and extramural lectures and conferencesx000d o Participate in appropriate continue education programs such as in-service lectures for laboratory employees or medical staff Establish and maintain a program in translational research at UICx000d o To actively participate in basic, translational and/or clinical research or investigativex000d pursuits, including but not limited to, clinical informatics, clinical trials involving patients, new instrumentation or innovative testing methodologies, etc.x000d o To collaborate in and cooperate with ongoing Departmental or inter-departmental research projects in the College of Medicine, other UI Colleges of School and/or externalx000d academic institutions.x000d o To actively mentor and involve medical students, residents and fellows in research Perform other tasks as assigned by Clinical Pathology leadership to support departmental goals. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.