HLA & Histocompatibility Lab Scientist II

Jobtailor; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Little Rock, AR seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform HLA and histocompatibility testing on patient and donor specimens. You will type HLA using molecular and serologic methods, and conduct antibody screening for transplant-related immunologic testing.

Responsibilities include crossmatching, specimen processing, and operating specialized equipment while ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in MLS/MT or related field.
• Valid ASCP certification.
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Ability to perform complex HLA and histocompatibility testing.
• Knowledge of molecular and serologic HLA typing methodologies.
• Experience with antibody screening and transplant-related immunologic testing.
• Ability to operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized laboratory equipment.
• Ability to follow CAP, CLIA, laboratory, and transplant standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex HLA and histocompatibility testing on patient and donor specimens.
• Perform HLA typing using molecular and serologic methodologies.
• Conduct antibody screening, identification, and transplant-related immunologic testing.
• Perform crossmatching and compatibility testing for organ and tissue transplantation.
• Process and evaluate specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized laboratory equipment.
• Analyze, interpret, validate, and report complex laboratory results within turnaround times.
• Perform quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and regulatory activities.
• Assist with validation, verification, and implementation of new testing methodologies.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and quality-control records.
• Communicate findings to pathologists, transplant teams, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and competency assessment of laboratory staff.
• Monitor inventory and ensure reagents and supplies.
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety procedures.

Skills

HLA Testing

Molecular HLA Typing

Antibody Screening

Transplant-Related Immunologic Testing

Crossmatching

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor of Science in MLS/MT/related field

Tools

ASCP Certification

Laboratory Equipment

Quality-Control Records

CAP/CLIA Standards

Job description

Jobtailor in Little Rock, AR seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform HLA and histocompatibility testing on patient and donor specimens. You will type HLA using molecular and serologic methods, and conduct antibody screening for transplant-related immunologic testing.

Responsibilities include crossmatching, specimen processing, and operating specialized equipment while ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.