Anatomic Pathologist

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct preliminary pathology review (H&E review for specimen adequacy for NGS) for both research and clinical specimens

• IHC sign out, with a focus on non-22c3 PD-L1 clones, challenging MMR cases and other predictive biomarkers for antibody drug conjugates (i.e. HER2)

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team focused on answering key biological questions and keeping up with TMO (Tempus Molecular Ontology) cohorts 

• Participation in research projects as well as lab innovation projects, i.e. development of digital/remote pathology review, AI initiatives, new assay validation and other algorithms that necessitate Anatomic Pathology input, experience and collaboration 

• Specimen review will be performed on-site at our laboratory in downtown Chicago 

• Assist AP Lab Director with maintaining CLIA/CAP compliance and proficiency testing requirements 

• Assist with handling contractor questions, scheduling and other issues 

• Participate in pathology laboratory coordinator (PLC) education and training, as well as assisting with patient data abstraction as needed 

• Participate in and potentially lead PLC pre-pathology review and pathology review workflow improvements 

• Collaborate in creation and updating of standard operating procedure documentation and working instructions for PLCs and pathologists 

• Generally a M-F role, however the option to work a non-traditional schedule of Tuesdays through Saturdays can be discussed, if preferred

Qualifications: 

● MD/DO with a current Illinois medical license and board-certification in Anatomic Pathology 

● Minimum of 1-2 years of anatomic pathology (i.e. general surgical pathology or sub-specialty and/or cytopathology) sign out experience preferred, although exceptional recent trainee graduates are also welcome to apply. 

● Excellent managerial, organizational, reporting and communication skills ● Experience working in a regulated clinical laboratory environment 

(CLIA/CAP/NYSDOH/QSR) 

● Experience ensuring compliance of a clinical laboratory to regulatory standards