Pathology - Chemical Physician

Company: UC Davis Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: December 31, 2025

Job Description:

University of California Davis Health, Sacramento Campus Salary Range : The salary range for this position is $210,000 $331,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. The UC Davis Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic academic Clinical Pathologist/Clinical Chemist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the Clinical (X) or the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series. Formal leadership opportunities may be available for well-qualified candidates in this area. UC Davis Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, led by Chair Dr. Florette Kimberly Hazard, is an innovative and growing department. Clinical duties will be chiefly in clinical chemistry, including subspecialties such as special chemistry and toxicology. Other opportunities for the position may include immunology, protein electrophoresis, point-of-care testing and other disciplines in clinical pathology. Responsibilities will include lab test development, innovation, laboratory administration and quality assurance. Teaching duties may include clinical, didactic, and small group teaching of house staff and medical students, interdisciplinary conferences to house staff and faculty, and curriculum development in subspecialty areas. Participation in the research mission of the institution is also expected, either as a collaborator or as the intellectual leader of clinically oriented research projects pertinent to the candidate s areas of expertise and subspecialty training, depending on academic series chosen for appointment. General experience in other areas of clinical pathology may also be considered but is not required. Faculty in the Clinical X series is expected to engage in professional competence and activity, teaching, research and creative work, and University/public service. Faculty in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series are expected to engage in teaching, professional competence and activity, scholarly or creative activities, and University/public service. A California professional license or eligibility for licensure in California is required. The successful candidate must have an MD, DO, PhD, or combined MD/PhD or DO/PhD. For candidates with MD or DO degrees, board-certification in Clinical Pathology is also required. The ability to maintain a high level of service, work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain excellent relationships with medical and technical staff, trainees, and others are required. The position will remain open until filled, but no later than June 30, 2026. Qualified applicants should apply at Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files and will include: (1) Curriculum Vitae; (2) Cover letter; (3) Statement of teaching and research background; (4) List of names and contact information for at least five references. The UC Davis Health School of Medicine is part of the UC Davis Health System, which is also comprised of the UC Davis Medical Center, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, and the UC Davis Medical Group, an 800-member physician practice network. UCDHS has more than 10,000 faculty and staff and an annual budget of $1.6 billion; UC Davis is an established leader in the use of telecommunications and information technology to advance health. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the SOM among the top 50 medical schools in the nation. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus ( ). The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: To Boldly Go, our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs Mission Statement , and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400 .UC Davis also is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) . There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health. The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings . UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come . As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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