Histocompatibility Technologist I: HLA Typing & Crossmatching

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an HLA Technologist I in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Abdominal Transplantation, to perform histocompatibility testing and evaluate immune status for transplant candidates.

The role involves HLA typing, antibody identification, crossmatching, and maintaining accurate patient records, with on-call duties to support deceased donor testing across partner hospitals. A biology degree is required, with potential substitution by relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science; four years related experience may substitute for degree.
• One year experience in any area of clinical laboratory medicine preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs histocompatibility tests in Molecular, AbID, Flow and Serology sections including HLA typing, antibody identification, and crossmatching.
• Manages sample processing and maintains workflow.
• Performs quality control and maintains documentation of results.

Skills

Histocompatibility testing

HLA typing

Quality control

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science

Four years related experience may substitute

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an HLA Technologist I in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Abdominal Transplantation, to perform histocompatibility testing and evaluate immune status for transplant candidates.

The role involves HLA typing, antibody identification, crossmatching, and maintaining accurate patient records, with on-call duties to support deceased donor testing across partner hospitals. A biology degree is required, with potential substitution by relevant experience.