Associate Director, Immunogenetics & Transplantation Lab

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 274,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

The UC San Diego Department of Pathology invites applications for an academic histocompatibility laboratory leader to serve as Associate Director of the Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL) within UC San Diego Health CALM, supporting transplant programs across UCSD Health and Lifesharing.

The role encompasses clinical, administrative, and teaching duties, with opportunities for translational and clinical research collaboration across UCSD and affiliated centers.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or PhD required; board certification or eligibility in CP/AP/CP (ABP) if MD
• California medical license or equivalent license/permit if MD or MD/PhD
• CDPH licensure eligibility for Clinical Histocompatibility Laboratory Director
• ACHI subspecialty certification requirements for Affiliate, Diplomate, and/or Fellow

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL) within UC San Diego Health CALM
• Oversee clinical testing and support for solid organ and stem cell transplants
• Engage in translational and clinical research with UCSD investigators and affiliates

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Histocompatibility

Research collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD or PhD

California medical license or eligibility

CDPH licensure eligibility

ACHI certification eligibility

Job description

The UC San Diego Department of Pathology invites applications for an academic histocompatibility laboratory leader to serve as Associate Director of the Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL) within UC San Diego Health CALM, supporting transplant programs across UCSD Health and Lifesharing.

The role encompasses clinical, administrative, and teaching duties, with opportunities for translational and clinical research collaboration across UCSD and affiliated centers.