Assistant Director, HLA & Tissue Typing Lab

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Chicago seeks outstanding candidates for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory Testing.

The role emphasizes oversight of HLA/Tissue Typing diagnostic services, teaching medical students and residents, and developing or continuing a basic or translational research program in a CAP/CLIA clinical lab.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DO, DO/PhD or MD/PhD from an accredited institution.
• MD/DO candidates must be Board-certified in AP/CP or CP.
• MD/DO and PhD candidates must hold ACHI certifications or be eligible for the ACHI Lab Director exam.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform HLA/Tissue Typing diagnostic services.
• Teach medical students, residents, fellows, and house staff.
• Develop or continue a basic or translational research program; ensure quality control and testing validation.

Skills

Immunogenetics expertise

Clinical oversight

Teaching/mentoring

Education

PhD, MD, DO, DO/PhD or MD/PhD degree

Board certification in AP/CP or CP

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Chicago seeks outstanding candidates for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory Testing.

The role emphasizes oversight of HLA/Tissue Typing diagnostic services, teaching medical students and residents, and developing or continuing a basic or translational research program in a CAP/CLIA clinical lab.