Director of Clinical Immunology and Flow Cytometry | Stony Brook, NY

Assistant/Associate Professor – Director of Clinical Immunology & Flow Cytometry

Location: New York

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pathology faculty member to serve as Director of Clinical Immunology, Serology, and Flow Cytometry at a premier academic medical center located in New York. This position is offered at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience and academic record.

This high-visibility leadership role provides administrative, clinical, and academic oversight of a comprehensive Immunology, Serology, and Flow Cytometry laboratory within a major academic hospital. The successful candidate will join a strong and experienced clinical pathology faculty and will contribute to the clinical service, education, research, and institutional missions of the medical school and affiliated health sciences programs.

This opportunity offers meaningful leadership responsibility, the ability to expand laboratory capabilities, and strong support for collaborative and translational research.

Key Responsibilities

Direct the Immunology, Serology, and Flow Cytometry laboratories within the Department of Pathology
Provide administrative and technical oversight of laboratory operations and personnel
Lead, mentor, and retain a team of experienced clinical laboratory scientists and technologists
Review and interpret immunology, serology, and flow cytometry test results
Ensure regulatory compliance with CLIA, CAP, FDA, and New York State Department of Health requirements
Design, validate, and implement new diagnostic assays and testing services
Stay current with emerging technologies including advanced serologic platforms and multiparameter flow cytometry panels
Provide consultative expertise to clinical teams across the health system
Teach medical students, residents, fellows, and health sciences trainees
Participate in scholarly activity and collaborative research in immunology, oncology, and clinical pathology
Serve on institutional, state, and national committees supporting the academic medical center mission

Candidate Qualifications

Required

Doctoral degree (PhD in a biomedical science, MD, or equivalent)
For MD candidates: New York State medical license or eligibility and American Board of Pathology certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical immunology, serology, and/or flow cytometry laboratory
Eligibility for New York State Department of Health Certificate(s) of Qualification as Technical Director in Diagnostic Immunology or equivalent experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Minimum of three supportive letters of recommendation

Preferred

MD candidates: Fellowship training in Hematopathology with documented flow cytometry experience
PhD candidates: Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) with certification by the ASCP or equivalent
Certificate(s) of Qualification in Clinical Flow Cytometry including immunohematology, leukocyte function, and malignant or non-malignant immunophenotyping
Evidence of scholarly productivity in clinical pathology, immunology, oncology, or laboratory quality
One to two years of teaching experience in clinical pathology or related disciplines
Prior experience in administrative leadership roles within regulated clinical laboratories

Work Schedule & Environment

Full-time academic faculty appointment with opportunities for advancement
Collaborative, research-oriented academic medical center environment
Active participation in clinical service, education, and research missions
Supportive and inclusive institutional culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and collaboration

Community & Location Highlights

Situated in a college town outside of the metropolitan NYC area, this region is known for its coastal beauty, historic charm, and cultural richness. Faculty enjoy convenient access to New York City while living in a community that offers a more relaxed pace of life, highly rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and abundant recreational opportunities including beaches, boating, and hiking.

This is an attractive location for individuals seeking academic career advancement alongside an outstanding quality of life.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive academic salary commensurate with rank, experience, and scholarly record
Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits
Generous vacation, professional leave, and continuing education support
Opportunities for intramural funding and collaborative research initiatives

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