University of Utah

Clinical Laboratory Microbiology Medical Director

University of Utah$180K — $220K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD, MD/PhD, or PhD degree with board certification or eligibility in Medical Microbiology
  • Experience in advanced molecular diagnostics, antigen detection, and/or serologic testing preferred
  • Strong clinical and academic background appropriate to level of training
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Director of Parasitology
  • Interpret and report clinical test results
  • Ensure quality control and quality assurance in the lab
  • Develop laboratory tests and methodologies
  • Teach and train fellows and residents
  • Participate in committee service

Benefits

  • Access to extensive range of testing options including traditional and esoteric diagnostics
  • Opportunity to build an academic career in Clinical Laboratory Microbiology
  • Involvement with a variety of specimen types and testing requests from diverse clientele
  • Collaborative environment with major healthcare institutions
  • Potential for academic advancement and recognition within a prestigious institution
Full Job Description
Position Information

Position/Rank
Commensurate with experience/Depending on Qualifications

Department
00247 - Pathology

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Track
Track Dependent on Qualifications

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Details

Clinical Laboratory Microbiology Medical Director
ARUP Laboratories, Department of Pathology, University of Utah School of Medicine

The Department of Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and ARUP Laboratories is inviting applications from individuals with a strong interest in building an academic career in Clinical Laboratory Microbiology. Applicants should hold either an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD degree with board certification or board eligibility in Medical Microbiology.

ARUP is a comprehensive, high-complexity reference laboratory that serves a diverse clientele. Our clients include over half of the nation's university teaching hospitals, children's hospitals, major commercial laboratories, military and government facilities, and numerous community hospitals. As a result, our laboratory receives a wide variety of specimen types and testing requests. We provide an extensive range of testing options, encompassing both traditional techniques and specialized, esoteric testing in the field of laboratory diagnostics.

The successful candidate will serve as the Director of Parasitology. Experience and expertise in advanced molecular diagnostics, antigen detection and/or serologic testing is desirable. Primary responsibilities include clinical test result interpretation and reporting; quality control and assurance; laboratory test development; teaching and training of fellows and residents; and committee service. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical and academic background appropriate to their level of training and experience, as well as excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and accomplishments.

Interested candidates should submit electronically to:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/196715

A curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing experience and current and future interests, and the names and contact information of three individuals who could provide letters of recommendation.

Please contact Dr. Adam Barker([email protected]) with any questions.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date
02/18/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Requisition Number
PRN04011F

Type
Faculty

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