Careers in Quality

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine/Department of Biomedical Informatics

Open Rank: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

Position 00804060 – Requisition 28006 

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Nature of Work:  

The Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor, CCPM Biobank Clinical Laboratory Associate Director will be responsible for helping deliver the next generation of personalized medicine. The position reports to the certified Clinical Laboratory Director and responsibilities include high complexity technical and clinical case review, variant classification, and sign out of routine and complex clinical test reports. The ideal candidate autonomously provides technical interpretation of genetic testing results, validation and implementation of new assays, assay troubleshooting, technical consultation to laboratory staff, participation in QA responsibilities, and review of SOPs. This faculty position represents the University of Colorado in a professional manner and adheres to HIPAA requirements specific to the position. This position requires ABMGG-board eligibility/certification, or equivalent. It is expected that faculty members hired as Assistant Professors will transition to the Clinical Practice Faculty Series at the time of promotion to the Associate Professor level. 

Examples of Work Performed:

Clinical Genetic Testing:

• With ABMGG board certification or board-eligible status under the direction of the ABMGG-certified CCPM Biobank Clinical Laboratory Director, review and sign out clinical genetic test results.
• Clinical Exome analysis lead – responsible, in collaboration with CCPM Biobank Clinical Laboratory Director, for the clinical variant interpretation team.
• Assist in the direction and management of day-to-day clinical laboratory operations, including laboratory staff, equipment, and methods.

Participate in working groups of related or associated professionals.

Test Development:

• Lead and direct personnel in the documentation of test validation, Standard Operating Procedures, and Laboratory Policies.

Regulatory and Compliance Initiatives:

• Oversee CLIA certification and CAP accreditation maintenance activities required to clinical return of results to CCPM Biobank participants and other test subjects.
• Ensure the CCPM Biobank Laboratory maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Provide oversight for quality control and quality assurance as appropriate, including establishing quality standards for new tests and procedures.
• Interact with external regulatory agencies, committees, and auditors.
• Ensure that the proficiency testing program is conducted in a timely manner, reviewed by appropriate staff, and approve of corrective action when a proficiency testing result is found to be unsatisfactory.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at:

Assistant Professor: $150,000 to $175,000

Associate Professor: $175,000 to $195,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

 Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu?.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

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Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor:

• PhD or MD with American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics certification or board eligibility in Clinical Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics

Associate Professor:

• PhD or MD with American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics certification or board eligibility in Clinical Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor:

• PhD or MD with American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics certification or board eligibility in Clinical Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics

Associate Professor:

• PhD or MD with American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics certification or board eligibility in Clinical Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics

About University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here

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