DescriptionAssistant Director, Clinical Microbiology LaboratoryEmory University HospitalDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Emory University School of MedicineOverviewThe Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine invites applications from highly qualified MD and/or PhD candidates for a faculty position as Assistant Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
The successful candidate will receive an academic appointment in the Emory University School of Medicine at a rank commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as a medical staff appointment at Emory University Hospital, as applicable.
Working in close collaboration with the Medical Director and laboratory leadership team, the Assistant Director will support the clinical, scientific, and operational management of the laboratory. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, advancing quality improvement initiatives, and promoting excellence in patient care through accurate, timely, and clinically relevant infectious disease diagnostic testing.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to clinical laboratory leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and academic excellence within a leading academic medical center.
Laboratory Services and Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe Clinical Microbiology Laboratory serves a complex inpatient and outpatient population, including patients receiving surgical, transplant, and oncology care. Laboratory services encompass routine culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, as well as specialized mycology, mycobacteriology, and molecular virology services.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical microbiology, providing scientific and clinical guidance to support high-quality diagnostic services.
- Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, clinical validation of laboratory tests and methodologies, ongoing quality improvement, and laboratory accreditation activities.
- Work closely with pathologists, infectious disease physicians, infection prevention specialists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize diagnostic testing, support clinical decision-making, and improve patient outcomes.
- Active participation in hospital committees and interdisciplinary liaison groups, including those focused on infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and diagnostic stewardship.
- Contribute to the Department's academic mission through teaching, mentorship, and educational activities. Teaching responsibilities will include pathology residents, with additional opportunities to educate medical technology students, medical students, medical microbiology fellows, infectious disease fellows, and pharmacy residents.
- Participate in clinical, translational, and/or basic science research, with opportunities to collaborate across Emory's academic and clinical programs.
Qualifications- MD, PhD, or equivalent relevant doctoral qualifications appropriate to the position.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Medical Microbiology through the American Board of Pathology (ABP-MM) or the American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM).
- For MD applicants, eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Georgia.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across clinical, laboratory, and academic teams.
- A demonstrated commitment to quality, patient safety, education, and the advancement of clinical microbiology.
Application InstructionsApplicants should complete the online application and submit the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Cover letter.
- List of professional references.
