Assistant Professor, Pathology Faculty

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Assistant Professor, Pathology Faculty - ( 2601909 ) Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Lead validation and integration of partner-developed assays into clinical workflows - Working in integrative diagnostics focusing on digital pathology, informatics and AI in the John Sealy Diagnostic Center within the department of Pathology. Director of Translational Pathology and Diagnostic Innovation: Assay Development & Innovation - Provide leadership to design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge molecular diagnostic assays: - Liquid biopsy assays for solid tumors and hematological malignancies o NGS-based panels, digital PCR assays, and immunoassay platforms - Multiplex assays for multi-organism detection (infectious disease applications) - Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing emerging technologies (e.g., ultra-sensitive sequencing, methylation-based assays, single-cell and spatial approaches) - Develop SOPs, QC/QA frameworks, and laboratory workflows for in-house testing Biomarker Discovery & Translation - Lead biomarker discovery and validation efforts across oncology and non-oncology indications - Translate research findings into clinically actionable assays - Support precis...