Pathology- Associate Director of HLAImmunogenetics Laboratory
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Why Temple
- Experienced team of technologists and laboratory manager to support the Associate Director
- Nationally ranked Lung Transplant Program
- Transplant programs include Heart Lung Liver Kidney Pancreas and Bone Marrow
- Serve a diverse urban patient population where your work truly makes a difference
- Collaborate with a team that values equity integrity and community engagement
Candidate Qualifications
- M.D. M.D./PhD PhD or foreign equivalent
- Board Certified or Board Eligible by American Society of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI)
- Enrolled in or completed the ASHI HLA Director-in-training program
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license for MD candidates from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date
Features and Benefits
- Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
- Vacation Holiday Sick and CME Time
- Generous 403b retirement match
- 457b
- Health dental and vision
- Malpractice
- Tuition remission
- Savi- student loan repayment program
We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students faculty and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences thought etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.
About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation pioneering research and world-class education. The health systems 1550 physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrows treatments to the bedside today helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.
Temple Health is an educational partner with theLewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.
About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods arts and cuisine.
Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital first library first medical school. Its a place where big ideas come to life. Alexander Hamilton
Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered for this position you must complete an online application.
Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications professional goals three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to: Yuri Persidsky MD PhD Professor and Chairperson Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine C/O Bill Mawhinney Senior Recruiter Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Email:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age color disability ethnicity marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status protected by law.
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