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  <id type="integer">119994</id>
  <reference-id>185739</reference-id>
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  <source>Naturejobs.com - Ecommerce</source>
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  <application-email>ljmedeiros@mdanderson.org</application-email>
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  <employer-name>M. D. Anderson Cancer Center</employer-name>
  <company-name>M. D. Anderson Cancer Center</company-name>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[SECTION CHIEF OF MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS LABORATORY

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is recruiting a Section Chief of Molecular Diagnostics and Medical Director of the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (MDL) at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. The Section of Molecular Diagnostics in the Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is responsible for the MDL that provides CLIA-compliant molecular  diagnostics that support the entire spectrum of cancer patient care. In addition to delivering high-quality patient-care services, the Section has a research and development program for translational research and support of clinical trials, and contributes to the educational mission of the institution by providing training in molecular diagnostics to a wide range of personnel.

The successful candidate will have an M.D. or M.D., Ph.D. with board certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent, and a minimum of seven years of experience in the practice of molecular diagnostics with a component of direct administrative duties in a high-volume molecular diagnostics laboratory including multidisciplinary collaboration. A strong background in solid tumor molecular diagnostics, Molecular Genetic Pathology board certification, and experience with a complex laboratory information system and electronic medical record are preferred. The applicant must hold or obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas within one year of beginning the faculty position. Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with academic background and achievements.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae to: *L. Jeffrey Medeiros, MD, Chairman of Section Chief Search Committee; The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 072, Houston, Texas 77401; or email: ljmedeiros@mdanderson.org.*

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status except where such distinction is required by law. All positions at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.

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  <location>Houston, Texas, USA</location>
  <title>Section Chief of Molecular Diagnostics and Medical Director of Molecular Diagnotics Laboratory</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:06:02 -0500</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/119994-Section-Chief-of-Molecular-Diagnostics-and-Medical-Director-of-Molecular-Diagnotics-Laboratory</url>
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