Clinical Director HLA

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Options to participate in health benefits

Financial security benefits

Management or Sales Incentive Programs

Job summary

A leading clinical laboratory in Tucson is seeking a Laboratory Director to provide scientific and clinical direction. Responsibilities include overseeing the HLA department, mentoring candidates, and implementing new assays. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD in clinical laboratory science, board certification in relevant transplantation areas, and at least two years of specialty experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and financial options.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years appropriate specialty experience.
• Board certification by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) in specific transplantation areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and clinical direction to the HLA clinical laboratory.
• Mentor HLA Director in Training (DIT) candidates.
• Implement new assays and troubleshoot laboratory processes.

Education

PhD in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science

Job description

Location

Tucson, Arizona

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Lab

Position Summary

This position provides scientific and clinical direction to the HLA clinical laboratory, reporting to a designated member of the SQL/LSA senior leadership team and the Medical Director. The director oversees all licensed and unlicensed personnel in the HLA department, mentors HLA Director in Training (DIT) candidates per ACHI, provides technical interpretation of results, consults with physicians, oversees research projects, implements new assays and troubleshoots, maintains quality assurance and reviews SOPs. The director assumes Clinical Consultant responsibilities and participates on site and system-level committees as assigned. The position holds a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona Department of Pathology.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
• Two (2) years appropriate specialty experience.
• Board certification by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) in:
• Solid Organ Transplantation: Live Donor
• Solid Organ Transplantation: Deceased Donor
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Related Donor
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Unrelated Donor

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience.

Benefits

The position includes options to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits and may be eligible for Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of the Total Rewards package.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.