Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Hematopathologist

Department
RWJ - Pathology

Salary Details
A minimum of $285,000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in the Section of Hematopathology in the Division of Clinical Pathology. The section is responsible for the performance of Hematopathology laboratory services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the school's 650-bed tertiary care core teaching hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. The laboratory also covers the activities of the recently opened Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center and the Bristol-Meyers-Squibb Children's Hospital, both of which are connected to the main hospital. The successful candidate will be a member of the Hematopathology team, consulting with clinical staff, as well as an active participant in the educational programs of the Department, including teaching medical students and residents. They will also be encouraged and supported to engage in productive research activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide diagnostic clinical pathology and hematopathology services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership, physician partners, and nursing colleagues to ensure high-quality care for patients in all settings.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams to provide timely, integrated diagnostic support for complex cases.
• Provide call coverage as needed by the Department of Pathology of Rutgers RWJMS at the discretion of the Chair of Pathology.
• Work collaboratively with the existing academic, administrative, and clinical staff within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
• Document and bill for provider activities accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner according to the employer's policies.
• Actively participate in the teaching programs and attend conferences and grand rounds, including supervision and mentorship of pathology residents and fellows.
• Promote the program throughout the region and at national conferences.
• Participate in process/quality improvement in care delivery of patients and participate in quality initiatives of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• Comply with all employer and hospital medical staff bylaws.
• Understand and adhere to RBHS's compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and RBHS regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Position Status
Full Time

Posting Number
26FA0736

Posting Open Date
09/01/2026

Posting Close Date
06/03/2027

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• An MD, DO, or MBBS degree is required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in New Jersey.
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology OR Clinical Pathology.
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Pathology in Hematopathology.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional consideration will be given to applicants who are board certified or board eligible in Molecular Genetic Pathology.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/279976

Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

City
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.