.Associate Director - Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory
Company: University of Missouri School of Medicine & MU Hea
Location: Columbia
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Job Description:
Associate Director - Diabetes Diagnostic LaboratoryAll
RanksNon-Tenure TrackThe at the University of Missouri is seeking
outstanding candidates for the position of Associate Director of
the (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, , is the current PI. -The candidate must have
some experience in both clinical and research areas and have
respect for both areas of work. This position is expected to
transition to Director on retirement of the existing director.About
the DDLThe DDL is nationally recognized for our HbA1c testing and
expertise, leading us to the forefront of efforts to standardize
and improve the quality of HbA1c testing. Our laboratory is
equipped with state-of-the-art diabetes-related testing for both
research and clinical trials.Our facility has served as a reference
laboratory for the groundbreaking study, the Diabetes Control and
Complications Trial (DCCT), operates as the central diabetes
testing laboratory for the (NHANES), and functions as the
administrative core of the (NGSP), an international program for
standardization of HbA1c assays, which are important tests used to
assess glycemic control in patients with diabetes.The Clinical
RoleA 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 these specific diabetes test
methodologies. -Experience in managing a clinical laboratory is
helpful but not mandatory. -The clinical portion of the laboratory
includes, but is not limited to:
- Measurements of HbA1c (by both ion-exchange and boronate
affinity HPLC)
- Insulin and c-peptide analyses
- Patient result reportingThe Research RoleThe research portion
of the laboratory considerably overlaps 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.Current research projects include:
- Examination of stability of HbA1c and interference (e.g. from
Hb variants) with different assay methods
- Standardization of c-peptide assays (in progress)
- The c-peptide program includes the use of single donor and
pooled serum specimens for use by manufacturers in the calibration
of their assays.
- Operates a LS/MS reference method for c-peptide in coordination
with the National Metrology Institute of Japan which also has a
C-peptide reference method.
- Traceability scheme, including a reference method and certified
reference materials has been proposed along with next steps for
implementation
- Evaluation of glycated albumin for use in patients with renal
failure and determination of glycation rates of common variant
hemoglobinsMinimum Qualifications: -
- PhD, MD, or DO
- Clinical and Research experience related to diabetesPreferred
Qualifications:
- PhD Chemist with Diabetes and/or Endocrinology Emphasis
- History of obtaining and securing extramural funding
- Mass spectrometry experience
- Clinical lab testing experience
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publicationsEmployees of the
University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are
eligible for the Our Community 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 Benefit EligibilityThis 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 Diversity CommitmentThe University of Missouri is fully
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community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who
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COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19
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