Clinical Chemist

This full-time position directs chemistry labs by overseeing tests for transplantation, oncology, and cardiology programs using automated analyzers and immunoassays, reducing diagnostic errors in complex cases. Chemists develop translational research programs in specialties like endocrinology, directly advancing precision medicine and patient outcomes at a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) oversees clinical operations in Boston, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health with 14 hospitals and over 4,000 physicians. The institution leads in NIH-funded research totaling $250 million annually, supporting 2,400 providers in patient care, education, and studies across Massachusetts.

Laboratories use state-of-the-art equipment for immunoassays and toxicology testing on samples from 743 beds, including bone marrow and solid organ programs. Chemists manage informatics systems, focus on automation, and collaborate on administrative duties with other faculty. Training programs involve residents and fellows in clinical chemistry. A key challenge is balancing clinical oversight with research output in rapidly growing labs serving cancer center patients.

Open to recent graduates or mid-career PhD or MD/PhD holders with board certification in clinical chemistry and Massachusetts license, plus AP/CP for MDs. Pays $269,000 to $321,000 annually based on experience and academic rank. Requires 743-bed hospital staffing. Offers comprehensive benefits like health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, with no specific schedule listed.