Pediatric Clinical Chemist / Mass Spectrometrist - Phoenix Children's
Phoenix Children’s is seeking a full-time Medical Director focused on mass spectrometry in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Candidates must possess an M.D./D.O. and/or Ph.D. and be board-certified (or eligible) in Clinical Chemistry from the American Board of Clinical Chemistry or by the American Board of Pathology. Primary clinical duties will include development and oversight of mass spectrometry methods in biochemical genetics, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology, and endocrinology. Responsibilities in other clinical arenas are expected based on prior experience and interest. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, be an active clinical consultant, ensure continuous quality testing improvement, and guide appropriate laboratory stewardship. Prior experience in mass spectrometry method development is essential.
Academic appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine at Phoenix is encouraged, as a significant portion of time will be dedicated to teaching activities for fellows, residents and students. Additional academic appointments at Mayo Clinic Arizona and Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix are also possible. Scholarship, collaborative research, and participation in multidisciplinary teams is expected.
Phoenix Children's provides care to the fourth largest pediatric market in the United States. The main hospital campus, located in the heart of Phoenix, is a 484-bed freestanding, tertiary care medical center with 72 beds dedicated to pediatric and cardiac intensive care as well as an additional 33 for neonatal intensive care. The healthcare system will expand to over 650 beds by end of 2024. The main campus features the state’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and a full range of specialty services, including orthopedics, neurosciences, cardiovascular, genetics, gastroenterology, and oncology/hematology. Phoenix Children’s employs over 7500, with more than 500 employed physician/advanced practice providers engaged in dynamic teaching and research environment developing the next generation of pediatric providers through residency programs and fellowships. Phoenix Children’s is Arizona’s only children’s hospital recognized by US News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals, ranking in all 10 specialties in 2020-21 and consistently ranks on the Becker’s Hospital Review list of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.
The Phoenix Valley Region is the fifth largest metropolitan area in the US. Over the last several years, Phoenix and its surrounding communities have experienced significant population growth while still maintaining a favorable cost of living compared to the other largest metro areas. Year-round sunshine, abundant scenic desert landscape, and access to every possible cultural, recreational and spectator sports activity are other advantages of living in the Phoenix Valley area.
Phoenix Children’s seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should send a CV, references, and cover letter to:
David Blaha
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner
dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com