Description

Responsible for the overall management of the histocompatibility laboratory. Responsible for clinical consultations as well as involvement in the development of technical protocols for clinical testing, including HLA typing (SSP, qPCR, NGS), crossmatching (flow cytometry), and solid phase HLA antibody testing, among others. Responsible for the quality of operations and services provided by the histocompatibility laboratory, including the responsibility for reviewing and overseeing all technical aspects of the laboratory. Directs technologist staff and is responsible for the design, implementation, and review of all technical processes that involve the histocompatibility lab. Responsible for personnel management, exemplary customer service, development, implementation, and monitoring of testing, staff training and evaluation, and budget management. On-call responsibilities, including consults for virtual crossmatching and technical/interpretation questions. Helps with the training and education of laboratory personnel, residents, and fellows from the Nephrology and Surgery departments. Represents Prisma Health at local, regional, and national levels as a liaison between Prisma Health Medical Center and the various agencies and professional organizations.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Doctorate (Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree)
  Experience - Two (2) years of experience clinical pathway that will qualify as an HLA laboratory director. Experience in histocompatibility testing, transplant immunology, and immunogenetics, which meets the requirements for ACHI Board certification.  Clinical experience in solid organ and bone marrow/hematopoietic stem cell transplants preferred.
   

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Board certification or eligible for certification by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI).
  Must meet CLIA requirements for a Technical Supervisor, Laboratory Director, and Clinical Consultant.