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Director Special Chemistry - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children s Hospital, Chicago IL

Company: Northwestern University

Location: Chicago, IL

Position: Director Special Chemistry - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children s Hospital, Chicago IL

Description:

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine invites applications for the position of Director of Special Chemistry at Lurie Children's Hospital. This full-time, continuing position carries a primary faculty appointment at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, at a rank commensurate with experience and academic activity. This position is responsible for overseeing the mass spectrometry and biochemical genetics areas of the clinical laboratory. The candidate should be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pathology in Clinical Pathology or by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates who are trained in signing out biochemical genetic tests (e.g., amino acids and organic acids) and have demonstrated experience with clinical mass spectrometry method development. Lurie Children's Hospital is an independent, free-standing hospital that provides tertiary care pediatric services, with active programs in all pediatric specialties. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Curriculum vitae should be submitted to Dr. Shannon Haymond, Ann & Robert H Lurie Children s Hospital, 225 East Chicago Ave, 08423, Chicago, IL 60611.

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Northwestern University and Lurie Children s Hospital are Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employers of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.