Assistant Director, Tissue Typing & Transplant Immunogenetics

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

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago seeks an Assistant Director, Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory for a faculty position in Pathology. The role emphasizes oversight of HLA/Tissue Typing diagnostic services and contributing to teaching and translational research.

The candidate will have a doctoral degree (MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent), be board-certified in AP/CP or CP, and be eligible for ACHI Lab Director exam or Director-in-Training program. UI Health supports collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/DO or equivalent required with advanced training in immunogenetics or histocompatibility preferred.
• MD/DO candidates must be Board certified in AP/CP or CP.
• Eligibility for ACHI Lab Director exam or completion of Director in Training program is expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HLA/Tissue Typing diagnostic services in a CAP/CLIA clinical lab.
• Teach medical students, residents, fellows, and house staff.
• Develop or continue a basic or translational research program.
• Provide clinical consultation, review test results, and participate in quality control.

Education

PhD, MD, DO, DO/PhD or MD/PhD from an accredited institution

Board certification in AP/CP or CP

ACHI Lab Director exam eligibility / Director in Training

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago seeks an Assistant Director, Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory for a faculty position in Pathology. The role emphasizes oversight of HLA/Tissue Typing diagnostic services and contributing to teaching and translational research.

The candidate will have a doctoral degree (MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent), be board-certified in AP/CP or CP, and be eligible for ACHI Lab Director exam or Director-in-Training program. UI Health supports collaboration and professional growth.