Pathology- Associate Director of HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory
Company: Temple University Office Of Physician & Faculty Re
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary of Position:Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple
University seeks qualified candidates for Associate Director of
HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory.The HLA/Immunogenetics laboratory
supports the Lung (during the last several years, ranked number one
in the US), Heart, Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas transplant programs
at Temple University Hospital (TUH) and the Bone Marrow transplant
program at Jeanes Hospital. The laboratory also provides HLA
disease and hypersensitivity associations and platelet transfusion
support at TUH, Jeanes, and Fox Chase Cancer Center.The laboratory
is a close-knit team staffed by ten technologists, a sample
processing technologist, a manager, a Director, and an Associate
Director, who work together to provide HLA testing, including 24/7
stat on-call coverage. They perform high- and low-resolution HLA
molecular typing, HLA antibody identification, and virtual and
cell-prospective and retrospective Flow T and B cell crossmatches.
They also collaborate to monitor the HLA antibody status of
patients, pre- and post-transplant, and provide an estimate of the
risk of antibody-mediated rejection for organ offers to sensitized
and transplanted patients.To learn more about the Department of
Pathology, click HERE.In addition to a competitive salary and
comprehensive suite of benefits including a generous 403b
retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice,
tuition remission, CME, and more the position offers a uniquely
supportive practice environment strengthened by Temples
mission-driven culture to provide and promote world-class equitable
patient care, research, and medical education. Rank and salary will
be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Successful
applicants must possess an M.D. or Ph.D., be ASHI approved as an
HLA Director or finish an ASHI approved HLA training by July 2024
and plan to pass the ABHI board and become an ASHI approved HLA
Director. Certification as a laboratory director by the American
Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) with work
experience is highly desirable. Unrestricted PA licensure is also
required for qualified M.D.Procedure for CandidacyTo be considered
for this position, you must complete an online application.
Application materials should include the following: curriculum
vitae, a cover letter stating your area of expertise and
qualifications, a synopsis of accomplishments and professional
goals, and research/teaching interests.Please address your
application to Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairperson,
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, C/O Jessica Vega,
Senior Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis
Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email:
jessica.vega@tuhs.temple.eduWe are especially interested in
qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented
groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz
School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion.Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and
strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans,
and persons with disabilities.by Jobble
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