Molecular Pathology and Clinical Cytogenetics

• Faculty (Open Rank) The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
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7 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Adoption assistance Parental leave 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications BC/BE Pathology Full Job Description The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking an academically oriented faculty member to join the Cytogenetics and Molecular Pathology team at a rank that is commensurate with experience.

Position Highlights:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will help lead the molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics. Will collaborate with clinical colleagues in Pathology as well as with the community at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Help enhance the utilization of precision medicine assays to improve population health and wellness in the patients seeking care at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Provide authoritative interpretation and sign-out of complex clinical molecular genetic and cytogenetic testing (including chromosome analysis and FISH) for oncology and inherited disorders within a high-volume, academically integrated laboratory. Serve as a key clinical partner to oncologists, subspecialists, genetic counselors, and multidisciplinary care teams, guiding test utilization and delivering clinically impactful interpretations. Provide strategic oversight of laboratory quality systems to ensure excellence in analytical performance, diagnostic accuracy, and patient-centered outcomes. Lead

CAP/CLIA

regulatory compliance efforts and represent the laboratory during accreditation inspections and institutional reviews. Drive innovation by evaluating, validating, and implementing emerging genomic technologies, next-generation sequencing platforms, and advanced cytogenetic methodologies. Shape the laboratory's future test portfolio through scientific assessment of new assays and translational opportunities. Provide technical and academic leadership to molecular and cytogenetics laboratory teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Engage in scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, national presentations, and active participation in professional societies. Contribute meaningfully to graduate medical education by teaching residents, fellows, and medical students and advancing genetics/genomics curriculum development. Collaborate with institutional researchers, industry partners, and national thought-leaders to advance translational and precision medicine initiatives. Demonstrate principled leadership marked by integrity, transparency, sound judgment, and organizational stewardship. Champion operational excellence, resource optimization, and strategic growth aligned with the mission of a leading academic medical center.

Schedule:

Full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Provide coverage during core business hours with some flexibility required, as necessary, to accommodate business needs. Participate in call with other faculty members covering the molecular pathology and cytogenetics services

Department/Division Highlights:

Research Medical College of Wisconsin Tissue Bank Institutional core providing human tissue research services to faculty investigators CAP-accredited biorepository ensuring high-quality samples, vetted protocols, and expert staff Offers patient consent programs through Froedtert Hospitals and clinics: General Tissue Bank Maternal Bank Provides storage, processing, and additional human sample-related services Education Medical College of Wisconsin Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Education Programs Active participation in Medical School curriculum and Graduate School initiatives Educational engagement across undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and peer education levels Training the Next Generation of Pathologists ACGME-accredited residency program with 16 positions Multiple clinical fellowships across subspecialties International Observership and Fellowship Program for qualified global candidates Faculty teach medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, medical technologists, and trainees across clinical departments Community & Outreach Milwaukee MCW Community

• Our Reach Collaborative partnerships addressing health equity and pressing community health issues Anchor institution and economic engine committed to active community engagement

Key Milwaukee Initiatives:

Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS) Center for Community Health and Intervention Research Center for Healthy Communities and Research Pipeline Programs (middle, high school, and college students) Saturday Clinic for the Uninsured Sixteenth Street Clinic ThriveOn Collaboration Wisconsin Commitment to advancing health beyond healthcare statewide

Key Wisconsin Initiatives:

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Institute for Health & Humanity (IHH) Office of Community Engagement Nation Nationally recognized leader in health and science Physicians and scientists serve as trusted experts across research collaborations and media

National Initiatives:

All of Us Research Program Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Current Clinical Trials Mind Your Behind (Cancer Prevention Study) World Global reputation for research, clinical, and educational excellence International collaborations improving health worldwide

Global Initiatives:

Cancer Center Cardiovascular Research Center Center for International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR)

Global Health Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Benefits and Perks:

MCW Pathology offers a competitive salary with incentives based on team-based productivity. Protected academic time, in addition to meeting & vacation time. Access to state-of-the-art facilities & resources in a supportive & collaborative work environment. Access to academic expense funds to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences. Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, dependent tuition reimbursement, & more. A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution. Qualifying employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, offering eligible employees the opportunity to have their student loans forgiven after qualifying years of service.

Qualifications:

Education:

MD or equivalent

Certifications/Licenses:

Board certified or board eligible in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Board certified or board eligible in Molecular Genetic Pathology. Must be eligible for an unrestricted Wisconsin Medical License. The ideal candidate will have experience in both cytogenetic tests and a variety of molecular approaches.

Experience:

All levels of experience will be considered, but 3-5 years of experience in a

CLIA/CAP

clinical molecular genetics laboratory and cancer cytogenetics laboratory is preferred. Procedure for

Candidacy:

To submit your application, please click on "." You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries or to learn more, please contact: David Dunn, Physician & APP Recruiter #LI-DD1 Medical College of Wisconsin The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation. Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually. The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service. Commitment to MCW Values All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways

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