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Position overview Position title: Academic Chemical PathologistsSalary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $80,800 - $212,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. You can view the 2025-26 scales on the UCOP website.Application WindowOpen date: May 4, 2026Next review date: Sunday, Aug 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date: Tuesday, May 4, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position description The Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence within its faculty, staff, and student body and is seeking Academic Chemical Pathologists (physicians or physician-scientists) to join the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine. The candidates will serve as Associate Directors of the Clinical Chemistry Laboratories at UC San Diego Health's Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine (CALM) and Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla, and at the UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest. UC San Diego is an internationally recognized leader and center of excellence in laboratory automation/robotics, clinical mass spectrometry, immunoassay development, and genomic/precision medicine. The positions involve a broad range of rotating clinical, administrative, and on-call responsibilities shared with a dedicated team of other qualified MD, MD/PhD, and PhD faculty. Primary service coverage includes providing physician interpretations of diagnostic tests and pathology clinical consultations with written report sign-outs, as well as medical and technical supervision of laboratory operations across all UC San Diego Health laboratory sites. Other duties encompass assisting the section directors with quality and regulatory management, new test development and innovation, analytical instrument/method validations, procedural oversight, and performance improvement initiatives. The positions also involve the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, including active participation in our ComACC-accredited clinical chemistry training program, clinical case conferences/call reviews, and journal clubs. This academically-rich environment also offers exceptional opportunities for translational, developmental, and clinical research collaborations with leading investigators at UC San Diego, several nearby affiliated biomedical institutions, and biotechnology/IVD partners. The appropriate series and appointment as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor will be based on the candidate's background and experience. A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review: HS Clinical Professor Clinical X Professor As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)Department:QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or MD/PhD or equivalent in the biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry/molecular biology, experimental pathology, immunology, or related field. Candidates with an MD or equivalent must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California. Candidates must be board-eligible or certified by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) in clinical pathology (CP) or anatomic pathology/clinical pathology (AP/CP). License