Associate Medical Director

Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center invites applications for a full‑time faculty member to serve as an Associate Medical Director of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory.

The Associate Medical Director will assist in day‑to‑day operations, contribute to the Quality Assurance program, support regulatory compliance, help revise SOPs, and design validation studies, while providing clinical lab oversight for solid organ and

Qualifications

• MD or DO or PhD required with board certification in histocompatibility/immunogenetics.
• Experience in histocompatibility testing and transplant immunology.
• Eligibility for HLA Laboratory Director Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical Director in overall lab management and quality assurance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and update SOPs as needed.
• Provide clinical lab support for solid organ and stem cell transplantation recipients and donors.

Skills

Histocompatibility testing

Transplant immunology

Immunogenetics

Education

MD/DO

PhD

ABP CP or AP/CP board certification

ACHI certification or eligible

Job description

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center invites applications for a full-time faculty member to serve as an Associate Medical Director of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory.

The Associate Medical Director will assist the Medical Director in the overall management of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics laboratory. They will contribute to the lab's Quality Assurance program, assist in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, help to revise and update current standard operating procedures, and design appropriate validation studies as necessary. They will work closely with Medical Director and technical staff to design, implement, and evaluate all technical processes that involve the laboratory. Clinical service responsibilities will include assisting the director in reviewing and approving all types of histocompatibility and diagnostic testing. As the laboratory provides 24/7 service to the Vanderbilt Transplant Center, the Associate Medical Director will share on‑call responsibilities, including consults for virtual crossmatching, and technical and interpretation questions, as needed. Participation in the training of laboratory personnel, residents, and fellows from the pathology and transplant departments is one of the fundamental responsibilities of this position. The successful candidate will also participate in clinical and/or translational research efforts.

The qualified candidate will hold a medical (M.D. or D.O.) or doctoral (Ph.D.) degree and will either be board certified by the American Board of Pathology (CP or AP/CP) or by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). They will either possess an HLA Laboratory Director Certification from the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) or be eligible for certification at time of hire. They will have experience in histocompatibility testing, transplant immunology and immunogenetics, and be able to provide clinical laboratory support for solid organ and stem cell transplantation recipients and donors. Salary and rank will be based on training and experience.

VUMC is a national leader in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The Vanderbilt Transplant Center is the nation’s largest, having performed a record 960 solid organ transplants in 2025. Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is the home of highly regarded cellular therapy and stem cell transplant programs.

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology provides support for nationally recognized academic and clinical services, including an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Hospital, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. An excellent training program with fellows, residents, and medical students complements the clinical work. All of this occurs within the rich academic environment of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, providing an excellent environment for professional and academic career development.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled