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Title Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Specific Title Director of Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis Appointment Type Open Department IUSM - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in conjunction with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and team-oriented individual for the position of a Director of Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis.

This position will focus on further developing transfusion medicine and apheresis, fostering improvement and innovation, and providing leadership, diagnostic and consultative services for the entire Indiana University Health system including Academic Health Center and Regional sites. Indiana University Health is a national leader in healthcare consistently highly ranked in the US News and World Report. The IUH Health system includes 16 hospitals and 2600+ beds. The Division of Transfusion Medicine consists of blood bank laboratories, cellular therapy and apheresis, and supports adult and pediatric Level I Trauma Centers, and various medical and surgical services including hematopoietic stem cell and solid organ transplant programs. The laboratory issues approximately 60,000 blood products and performs 2700 inpatient and outpatient apheresis procedures annually. The cellular therapy laboratory processes approximately 400 hematopoietic stem cell transplants and immune effector cells (CAR-T) per year. The division is composed of 5 faculty members and includes 3 advanced practice providers and 9 nurses.

Board certification in CP or AP/CP, as well as board certification in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine are required. Qualifications and level of experience will determine the academic rank. Individuals with interest in tenure or clinical track will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for transfusion medicine and apheresis services
• Contribute to the tripartite mission of transfusion medicine and the department
• Actively participate in educational activities including ACGME-accredited and non-accredited trainees

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Is academically oriented
• Will take advantage of outstanding opportunities for translational and collaborative research

About the IU Health Pathology Laboratory and Department:

• Financially sound department, which is in a stage of growth and expansion
• Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities
• 150,000 square foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis
• First class facilities including advanced clinical testing laboratories
• IUHPL serves as the centralized anatomic and clinical pathology testing facility for numerous U Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing over 20 million diagnostic tests annually
• Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a cadre of subspecialized pathologists
• Engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Strong departmental support for translational research

Benefit Information:

• IUSM and IUHMG is committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families. to learn more, click here:
• IU – https://hr.iu.edu/benefits
• IUHMG – https://team.myiuhealth.org/benefits

About Indianapolis:

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of health sciences companies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport that has been named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation.

About the IUSM:

IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate or Terminal degree is required. The applicant must be certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic/clinical pathology or clinical pathology and be board-certified in transfusion medicine. Applicants must be qualified for licensure in the state of Indiana.

Department Contact for Questions

Magdalena Czader, M.D., Ph.D.

Virgil Moon Professor of Pathology

Director, Indiana University Health Pathology Laboratory

Vice Chair, Clinical Pathology

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine

mczader@iuhealth.org

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions

Please include (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for 3 references.

Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date Posting Number IUSM-02386-2026