Pathology Director of Mass Spectrometry
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
General Information
Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Care Delivery Brand: Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist.
Description & Requirements
Are you ready to shape the future of diagnostic medicine? The Department of Pathology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking an innovative and collaborative academic Clinical Pathologist to serve as Director of Mass Spectrometry. This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop a cutting‑edge clinical and research program within a nationally recognized academic health system, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, and to do so as part of Advocate Health, one of the largest learning health systems in the U.S.
Why Join Us?
- Be Part of a Learning Health System: As a member of Advocate Health, you'll have access to a vast network of clinical data, research infrastructure, and collaborative opportunities that support continuous learning and improvement.
- Drive Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly influence patient care across a large, integrated health system.
- Advance Your Career: Enjoy robust support for academic growth, including departmental funding for research and opportunities for leadership development.
- Live and Work in Winston‑Salem: A vibrant, affordable city with a rich cultural scene, excellent schools, and access to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Join us in redefining what's possible in laboratory medicine — and help shape the future of healthcare.
Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Highlights
As Director of Mass Spectrometry, you will:
- Provide clinical and technical leadership for a rapidly growing mass spectrometry program.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Clinical Pathology and a multidisciplinary team to drive innovation in test development and clinical application.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of precision diagnostics through translational research and clinical integration.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development and implementation of novel diagnostic assays.
- Provide expert consultation to healthcare providers on test selection, interpretation, and utilization.
- Engage in the education of residents, fellows, and medical students.
- Contribute to the department's strong academic mission through research and scholarship.
What You’ll Bring
- MD or PhD with specialized training and experience in mass spectrometry.
- CLIA laboratory certification and/or licensure.
- Proven experience in a high‑volume, complex clinical laboratory environment.
- A passion for advancing laboratory medicine through method development, informatics, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
- Educational assistance and professional development programs
- Paid medical liability insurance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
- Relocation assistance