About this opportunity
Abbott lists this Staff Pathologist - Phoenix, AZ opportunity in north chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
nWorking at Abbott
nAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
nnnCareer development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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nnEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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nnAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
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nnTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
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nnA company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
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nnA company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
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n nThe Opportunity
nThis position works remotely 3 weeks of the month and 1 week onsite in Phoenix, AZ supporting the Cancer Diagnostics division.
nPosition Overview
nThe Cancer Diagnostic's Phoenix CLIA laboratory performs advanced molecular diagnostics supporting the OncoExTra™ + IHC, and OncoDetect™ testing programs. These assays leverage next-generation sequencing (NGS) and circulating tumor DNA technologies to provide comprehensive genomic insights that help guide therapy selection, monitor minimal residual disease, and inform treatment decisions for patients with cancer.
nAs a Staff Pathologist, you will play a key role in the interpretation, validation, and clinical reporting of molecular diagnostic results while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across laboratory operations, bioinformatics, clinical development, and medical affairs. Our Phoenix laboratory is CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified, performing high-complexity molecular testing that supports precision oncology initiatives and clinical research programs.
nThis role follows a digital workflow/ hybrid model, with physicians working approximately three weeks remote and one week per month on-site in Phoenix to support laboratory operations, case sign-out, and collaboration with the local team.
nEssential Duties
ninclude but are not limited to the following:
nnnProvides diagnostic pathology expertise through the review and interpretation of laboratory data and tissue specimens in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and quality standards.
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nnInterpret and sign out solid tumor molecular diagnostic cases
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nnInterpret and sign out IHC biomarkers (PDL1, HER2)
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nnPerform H&E assessment of tumor cellularity
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nnContribute to assay validation, workflow optimization, and quality improvement initiatives
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nnProvides pathology professional services to support pathology related questions from stakeholders; including, but not limited to, Medical Affairs, Customer Care, pathologists, oncologists, laboratories, and other clinical providers.
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nnModels positive relationships with key internal collaborators through regular connections and participation in periodic meetings with teams like Histology, Lab Operations, Customer Service, Medical Affairs, Accessioning and Information Technology to ensure high quality and efficient operations.
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nnUnderstands Exact Sciences’ Laboratory Management requirements, which are informed by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) regulations.
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nnParticipate in the development, optimization, and implementation of new procedures for pathology and histology function.
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nnAbility to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform keyboarding/mousing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
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nnAbility to lift, carry, push or pull up to 10 pounds within the typical working day.
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n nMinimum Qualifications
nnnDoctor of Medicine (M.D.).
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nnBoard-certified in Anatomical and Clinical Pathology.
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nnCompletion of a Surgical Pathology and/or Cytology Fellowship.
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nn3+ years of clinical practice experience.
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nnDemonstrated ability to perform diagnostic surgical pathology skills.
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nnDemonstrated ability to provide a strong patient-centric and customer service orientation.
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nnAuthorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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nnDemonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnCalifornia License to practice medicine.
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nnSubspecialty training in breast, urologic, or molecular pathology in a prior industry.
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nnCompletion of a Molecular fellowship.
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n nThe base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
nAn Equal Opportunity Employer
nAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
nWe provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
nTo request accommodation, please call or email
Worksite address
north chicago, IL, 60086, US
Who can apply
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