Director HLA/Immunogentics Laboratory- Temple Health- Philadelphia, PA

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University seeks qualified candidates for Director of its 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 nine technologists and a manager who work together to provide HLA testing, including 24/7 stat on-call coverage.  They perform low and high resolution (NGS) HLA molecular typing, HLA antibody identification, C1Q, AT1R, Engraftment Monitoring NGS Chimerism 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, Temple Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory, 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 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. Certification as a laboratory director by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) with work experience is highly desirable.  PA licensure is also required for qualified M.D.

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application: https://bit.ly/3CDsnQF

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 Frank Gallagher, Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: francis.gallagher@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.