Director - Histocompatibility Lab

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio is looking for a Director of histocompatibility laboratory to oversee all operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires collaboration with clinical staff and management of personnel and laboratory processes.

The ideal candidate must hold a PhD in Biology or a related field, possess HLA Histocompatibility Lab director certification and maintain Clinical Histocompatibility Diplomate status. This position plays a critical role in supporting organ and bone marrow transplantation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or related field is required.
• Certification as HLA Histocompatibility Lab director is mandatory.
• Clinical Histocompatibility Diplomate status must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Manage the histocompatibility laboratory and ensure quality of operations.
• Oversee technical aspects and collaborate with clinical staff.
• Represent the medical center in various organizations.

Skills

Compliance with regulatory standards

Quality assurance

Personnel management

Customer service

Budget management

Education

Doctorate (Professional)

Job description

SCOPE OF POSITION

Individual is responsible for histocompatibility laboratory compliance with regulatory and accreditation agency standards, quality assurance, development of laboratory processes, clinical protocols and budget preparation and monitoring. The histocompatibility laboratory operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides services to University Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital, The James Cancer Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital and Lifeline of Ohio Organ Procurement Organization.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of the histocompatibility laboratory reports directly to the Administrative Director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center for business related activities and routinely collaborates with the Clinical Consultant for the histocompatibility laboratory. This individual is responsible for the overall management of the histocompatibility laboratory, the quality of operations and services provided by the histocompatibility laboratory, including the responsibility for reviewing and overseeing all technical aspects of the laboratory. This individual directs technological staff and works closely with attending physicians and fellows in both solid organ and bone marrow transplantation in the design, implementation and review of all technical processes that involve the histocompatibility laboratory. This individual is responsible for personnel management and ensuring customer service, development, implementation and monitoring of testing, staff training and evaluation and budget management. The Director also represents The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center at local, regional and national levels as a liaison between the medical center and the various laboratory and transplant related organizations, agencies and professional organizations.

Minimum Education Required

Doctorate (Professional)

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD in Biology or a field related to immunology
• Must hold certification as an HLA Histocompatibility Lab director (as defined by the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics by a board approved by Health and Human Services)
• Must maintain Clinical Histocompatibility Diplomate status (D-ABHI) conferred by the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.