Associate Director of HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

www.temple.edu/medicine

Pathology Leader - for Temple Health- Leading Academic Medical Center in Philadelphia!

The Opportunity

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.

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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 Temple’s 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 Candidacy

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application, which is available here: https://bit.ly/49hDwkH  

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 April Morton, Physician/ Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: April.Morton@tuhs.temple.edu

We 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.