Histocompatibility Supervisor - Histocompatibility Lab - AM (051)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Histocompatibility Supervisor for the Histocompatibility Lab. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in science and five years of experience in histocompatibility testing, along with leading lab operations and ensuring quality standards.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of histocompatibility testing experience in an ASHI-accredited laboratory required.
• Certification as a Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring efficient daily operations within the laboratory.
• Leads validation processes for new instruments/methods and oversees reagent quality control.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical science field

Job description

Job Description - Histocompatibility Supervisor - Histocompatibility Lab - AM (051) (T227383)

Histocompatibility Supervisor - Histocompatibility Lab - AM (051) - (T227383)

Description

Compensation:
Pay Range: $70,425.00 - $114,440.00 / year
Benefits for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and more. UAB Medicine offers various resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer with over 1,200 beds and 200+ clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. Joining UAB Medicine means becoming part of a nationally ranked academic medical center dedicated to education and advancing medical science through research.

• U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
• America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Transplant Institute, Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education stems from our supportive and inclusive culture. We offer opportunities for career growth, skill diversification, and professional development unmatched by other employers.

Job Description

Under the leadership of the clinical manager, the supervisor is responsible for ensuring efficient daily operations within the laboratory. Responsibilities include rotating supervisor on-call coverage, leading validation processes for new instruments/methods, overseeing reagent quality control, equipment maintenance, and issue resolution. The supervisor performs second review and final sign-off of test results and leads training in assigned testing methodologies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical science field and five (5) years of histocompatibility testing experience in an ASHI-accredited laboratory are required. Work experience cannot substitute for educational requirements. Certification as a Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) is required.