Director - Histocompatibility Lab

The Ohio State University; Oulu; On-site; EUR 156,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Director for the Histocompatibility Lab. This role oversees the laboratory's technical operations, ensures regulatory compliance, quality systems, and budget management. Collaboration with transplant teams and external organizations is essential.

The director will lead staff development, maintain Diplomate status (D-ABHI), and serve as a liaison to university hospitals and national bodies to advance lab programs.

Qualifications

• PhD required and specialization in immunology related field.
• Board-certified HLA histocompatibility director credential required.
• Maintain Diplomate status (D-ABHI) with ABHHI standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical operations of the histocompatibility lab and ensure high-quality testing.
• Lead personnel management, training, and performance evaluation; manage budgets.
• Collaborate with transplant teams and represent the lab to external organizations.

Education

PhD in Biology or related immunology field

HLA Histocompatibility Lab director certification

Clinical Histocompatibility Diplomate (D-ABHI)

Job description

Job Title:

Director - Histocompatibility Lab

Department:

Ross | Heart Hospital Administration

SCOPE OF POSITION

Individual is responsible for histocompatibility laboratory compliance with regulatory and accreditation agency standards, quality assurance, development of laboratory processes, clinical protocols and budget preparation and monitoring. The histocompatibility laboratory operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides services to University Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital, The James Cancer Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital and Lifeline of Ohio Organ Procurement Organization.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of the histocompatibility laboratory reports directly to the Administrative Director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center for business related activities and routinely collaborates with the Clinical Consultant for the histocompatibility laboratory. This individual is responsible for the overall management of the histocompatibility laboratory, the quality of operations and services provided by the histocompatibility laboratory, including the responsibility for reviewing and overseeing all technical aspects of the laboratory. This individual directs technological staff and works closely with attending physicians and fellows in both solid organ and bone marrow transplantation in the design, implementation and review of all technical processes that involve the histocompatibility laboratory. This individual is responsible for personnel management and ensuring customer service, development, implementation and monitoring of testing, staff training and evaluation and budget management. The Director also represents The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center at local, regional and national levels as a liaison between the medical center and the various laboratory and transplant related organizations, agencies and professional organizations.

Minimum Education Required

Doctorate (Professional)

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD in Biology or a field related to immunology
• Must hold certification as an HLA Histocompatibility Lab director (as defined by the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics by a board approved by Health and Human Services (HHS))
• Must maintain Clinical Histocompatibility Diplomate status (D-ABHI) conferred by the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

Additional Information:

#histocompatibility #laboratory #lab #tissue typing #transplant #leader #director #ABHI #regulatory

Location:

University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift

First Shift

_ Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. _

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.