Oncologic Pathologist

Role Summary

The Pathologist, with expertise in Oncology and/or Molecular Pathology, will analyze and understand the laboratory and clinical aspect of high complexity tests, as offered by Caris Life Sciences, to provide up-to-date clinically relevant pathological diagnoses, interpret immunohistochemical and in situ hybridization tests, select areas of tumor for molecular analyses, and explain the clinical and pathological significance of the interpretations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pathologic examination of submitted specimens.
• Evaluate adequacy of specimens for testing and make recommendations when limited specimen is available.
• Provide interpretation of immunohistochemical (IHC) stains.
• Provide interpretation of in-situ hybridization (ISH) stains.
• Review batch and instrument quality control stains as needed.
• Evaluate pathology specimens and render insightful and comprehensive diagnoses to enable clinicians to best treat their patients.
• Review all elements of a tumor profiling and sign-out the report.
• Consult with peer Pathologists on cases as requested or needed.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, i.e., serve as reviewer for cases and participate in intradepartmental conferences to ensure and improve accuracy of diagnoses and quality of care.
• May train and supervise pathology assistants, residents and fellows engaged in specialty training.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and/or control standards.
• Promote and work to improve relationships with clinicians and the pathology community.
• Assist with projects from Pharma Services.
• Assist as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure in Arizona and other states to satisfy needs of the national referral laboratory providing services across the USA.
• Ability to provide the highest level of tumor profiling support for cancer patients and advancement of science of oncology.
• Ability to learn internal software programs for diagnosis purposes.
• Knowledge and experience using diagnostic equipment (microscope, computer).
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.
• Preferred: Additional subspecialty fellowship training (with Board eligibility or certification) in Molecular Pathology and/or other surgical pathology subspecialties is preferred but not required.
• Preferred: Additional advantage will be given to applicants with publications using immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, or molecular genetic testing methods particularly in cancer investigations.

Education

• MD or DO with AP or AP/CP Board certification (or Board eligibility).