Academic Transplant Pathology — HLA Lab (Asst/Assoc Prof)

UPMC Southwestern PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

PA licensure paid

Professional memberships

Job summary

UPMC Presby in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an academic-track Transplant Pathologist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to oversee the HLA laboratory and support transplant programs across multiple hospitals. The role includes clinical oversight, protocol review, education of residents, and translational research.

Applicants must hold an MD or PhD and be board-certified/eligible in ACHI, with experience in a high-complexity ASHI-certified lab and PA licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required and board-certified/eligible in ACHI for HLA lab leadership.
• Experience in high-complexity ASHI-certified/eligible clinical laboratory supporting transplantation is required.
• Current Pennsylvania medical licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of the HLA Lab and assist the Lab Director in patient management pre- and post-transplantation.
• Review test protocols and support quality assurance, QC, and proficiency testing for antibody analysis and tissue typing.
• Consult with physicians on test interpretation and participate in inspections/accreditation visits (ASHI, CAP, NY).
• Engage in education of residents and fellows, lead translational research, and train staff for competency and efficiency.
• Rotate with Lab Director to provide 24/7 telemedicine on-call coverage for transplant services.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Test interpretation

Educational leadership

Education

MD or PhD in relevant field

Board-certified/eligible in ACHI HLA lab

Job description

UPMC Presby in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an academic-track Transplant Pathologist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to oversee the HLA laboratory and support transplant programs across multiple hospitals. The role includes clinical oversight, protocol review, education of residents, and translational research.

Applicants must hold an MD or PhD and be board-certified/eligible in ACHI, with experience in a high-complexity ASHI-certified lab and PA licensure or eligibility.