Associate Director, Immunogenetics & Transplantation Lab

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,200 - 319,800; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco invites applications for Histocompatibility Laboratory Associate Director in the Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory. The role leads a state-of-the-art histocompatibility program, with a focus on high-throughput serology and molecular testing, quality systems, and staff supervision.

The candidate must hold an MD and/or PhD, be ACHI-certified, and be licensed or eligible in California.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD required with ACHI certification.
• Licensed or eligible in California to serve as Histocompatibility Laboratory Associate Director.
• Proven expertise in serological and molecular histocompatibility testing and flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in serological and molecular histocompatibility testing using high-throughput systems and flow cytometry.
• Administer quality systems, supervise technical and administrative staff, and manage laboratory operations.
• Consult with transplant surgeons and hematopoietic stem cell transplant physicians.
• Engage in research and secure independent funding in immunology and transplantation.
• Educate surgery residents and medical students and participate in residency programs.
• Serve as a teacher and mentor within the Department’s training objectives.

Skills

Histocompatibility testing

Flow cytometry

High-throughput systems

Quality systems administration

Staff supervision

Teaching residents/students

Immunology & transplantation

Education

MD

PhD

ACHI certification

California license/eligibility

Job description

Position Description

Laboratory Associate Director - Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL)

Division of Transplant Surgery

Department of Surgery

University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery, is seeking outstanding candidates to serve as the Histocompatibility Laboratory Associate Director for its state-of-the-art histocompatibility laboratory. Candidates must have a MD and/or PhD degree, or an equivalent degree, be certified by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) and be licensed/eligible by the State of California to serve as the Histocompatibility Laboratory Associate Director. The laboratory serves a large solid organ and bone marrow transplant program at UCSF. The laboratory offers one of the most advanced and largest molecular histocompatibility testing programs in the region. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of the laboratory.

Position Description

Laboratory Associate Director - Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL)

Division of Transplant Surgery

Department of Surgery

University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery, is seeking outstanding candidates to serve as the Histocompatibility Laboratory Associate Director for its state-of-the-art histocompatibility laboratory. Candidates must have a MD and/or PhD degree, or an equivalent degree, be certified by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) and be licensed/eligible by the State of California to serve as the Histocompatibility Laboratory Associate Director. The laboratory serves a large solid organ and bone marrow transplant program at UCSF. The laboratory offers one of the most advanced and largest molecular histocompatibility testing programs in the region. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of the laboratory.

Candidates must have documented expertise in serological and molecular histocompatibility testing using high-throughput systems and flow cytometry. In addition, skills in quality systems administration, teaching, personnel management of technical and administrative staff, consultation with laboratory clients such as transplant surgeons and hematopoietic stem cell transplant physicians, and overall administration of a complex histocompatibility laboratory are essential. The ideal candidate should also have research interests, a history of independent research funding, and expertise in immunology, transplantation, and related areas.

Candidates must have recognized skills in the education of surgery residents and medical students and will be expected to be active participants in the Department’s residency training and educational programs.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and community services that have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 . The minimum base salary range for this position is $150,200 - $319,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05930 .

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
  
  

Reference Requirements

• 5 required (contact information only)
  
  

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  
  

San Francisco, CA