Histocompatibility Lab Specialist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Penn Medicine—Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is seeking a Technical Specialist for the HLA Lab. The role focuses on managing daily technical and administrative functions, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting clinical trials and research protocols.

The incumbent will supervise testing operations, develop new assays, participate in proficiency testing, and maintain equipment documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years clinical lab experience required.
• Minimum 5 years histocompatibility testing experience required.
• CHS certification required within the 1st year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily technical and administrative functions of the laboratory section(s).
• Ensure compliance with institutional and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend technical methods based on clinical and financial parameters.
• Maintain written and approved technical procedures for each determination performed.

Skills

Histocompatibility testing

Laboratory supervision

Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Master of Science (Preferred)

2+ years Clinical Lab Experience

5 years Histocompatibility testing

Job description

Penn Medicine—Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is seeking a Technical Specialist for the HLA Lab. The role focuses on managing daily technical and administrative functions, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting clinical trials and research protocols.

The incumbent will supervise testing operations, develop new assays, participate in proficiency testing, and maintain equipment documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Equal opportunity employer.