Medical Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Full-time
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, are seeking a Medical Director for the Laboratory at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Hamilton. This leadership role provides oversight of all anatomic and clinical laboratory services and offers the opportunity to guide operational strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor staff in a 287-bed community hospital within New Jerseys largest integrated health care system.
The minimum salary for this position if hired to work is $330,000 per year. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidates educational background, skills, and professional experience.
Posting Summary
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers RWJMS, in conjunction with Rutgers Health, invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Hamilton (RWJUH-Hamilton).
The successful candidate will serve as the leader of the pathology laboratory, overseeing all aspects of laboratory operations. This includes planning, organizing, and directing activities of the Laboratory with support from administrative directors, managers, supervisors, and senior technologists. The Director will also serve as a subject matter expert and consultant, collaborating closely with physicians and other health care providers.
Responsibilities include providing clinical direction, ensuring laboratory oversight, validating tests, and maintaining College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation. Experience in a CAP-accredited laboratory is desirable. As a member of the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology team, the Director will consult with clinical staff and participate in tumor boards. While this is a general pathology service within a community hospital, subspecialty expertise and prior management experience are highly desirable.
Position Highlights
- Lead all anatomic and clinical laboratory operations at RWJUH-Hamilton
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision for laboratory staff
- Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, and hospital leadership to ensure high-quality laboratory services
- Oversee test validation and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including CAP
- Participate in clinical consultation, tumor boards, and interdisciplinary care initiatives
- Support strategic planning and operational improvement initiatives for the laboratory
Requirements
Benefits
How to Apply Click the following link to apply directly to this position - https : / / jobs.rutgers.edu / postings / 246273
Candidates interested in this position or others like it can also send their CVs to our recruitment team at - Susan.Bethay@rwjbh.org
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