Academic-Track Transplant Pathologist & HLA Lab Lead
UPMC Southwestern PA
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Job summary
UPMC Presby in Pittsburgh, PA, is inviting applications for an academic-track Transplant Pathologist to serve as Assistant/Associate Professor and to lead the HLA Laboratory’s clinical operations within the transplant programs. The role includes teaching, research, and 24/7 telemedicine coverage as part of the lab oversight.
The candidate will review protocols, support QA/QC, advise on test interpretations, and participate in accreditation visits.
Qualifications
- MD and/or PhD required; board-certified/eligible as HLA lab director by ACHI.
- Experience in high-complexity ASHI-certified/eligible clinical laboratory for transplants.
- PA medical licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of the HLA Laboratory's clinical operations.
- Review test protocols and support QA/QC programs.
- Consult with physicians on test interpretation pre- and post-transplant.
- Prepare for inspections and accreditation visits (ASHI, CAP).
- Engage in education and research, including telemedicine on-call coverage.
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Job description
UPMC Presby in Pittsburgh, PA, is inviting applications for an academic-track Transplant Pathologist to serve as Assistant/Associate Professor and to lead the HLA Laboratory’s clinical operations within the transplant programs. The role includes teaching, research, and 24/7 telemedicine coverage as part of the lab oversight.
The candidate will review protocols, support QA/QC, advise on test interpretations, and participate in accreditation visits.
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