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Associate Director - Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory
Location:
Columbia, MO
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Associate Director - Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory Tenured/Tenure-Track Associate or Full Professor Rank The University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Associate Director of the Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory (DDL). Primary responsibilities will include coordination of the clinical and research efforts in this laboratory and participation as an investigator on all grants and contracts for which the Director, Dr. Randie Little , is the current PI. The candidate must have some experience in both clinical and research areas and have respect for both areas of work. The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) Established in 1839 as a land-grant institution, MU is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System’s four campuses. A Tier I member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, MU also is designated “Highest Research Activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. MU offers more than 300 degree programs in 12 colleges and professional schools and has a total enrollment of more than 31,000 students. MU is one of only 13 universities with both an accredited school of medicine and an accredited college of veterinary medicine, and one of only six public institutions nationwide with schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, law, engineering, agriculture, and a university hospital on the same campus. The Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory The Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory is internationally recognized as a leading center for HbA1c testing and expertise. For decades, the DDL has been at the forefront of efforts to standardize and improve the quality of diabetes testing, specifically HbA1c, C-peptide and insulin. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art diabetes-related testing for both research and clinical trials. The Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory has served as a primary reference laboratory for the groundbreaking study, the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), operates as the central diabetes testing laboratory for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES), and functions as the administrative core of the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP), an international program for standardization of HbA1c assays. The Clinical Role A basic knowledge of clinical laboratory regulatory requirements such as Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) is important, as well as an understanding of specific diabetes test methodologies. Experience in managing a clinical laboratory is helpful but not mandatory. The Research Role Research activities of the laboratory considerably overlap with the clinical portion. The DDL Laboratory Director serves as the NGSP Network Coordinator. The NGSP maintains a laboratory network with reference method results that are based on landmark clinical trial data. The program certifies manufacturer assay methods for HbA1c and certifies and monitors laboratories doing large studies and clinical trials where measurement of HbA1c is a key variable. Proficiency testing, primarily through the CAP, is used to evaluate progress toward improved comparability of results among laboratories. The NGSP network assigns values to the accuracy-based CAP HbA1c survey. Required Qualifications: PhD in Biology, Chemistry, or Clinical Chemistry Strong history of extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications Clinical and Research experience related to diabetes Candidates will be evaluated on: Diabetes-related research experience and Clinical lab experience Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Community Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits Our Values Commitment We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-XXXX. 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