HLA Lab Specialist - Transplant Immunogenetics

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

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist - HLA to join the Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. The role supports life-saving transplant programs with technical expertise and oversight of HLA laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences and hands-on HLA testing experience, plus strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in Histocompatibility/Immunogenetics (HLA) laboratory testing.
• Strong knowledge of transplant immunology and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and oversight for HLA laboratory operations.
• Support complex histocompatibility and immunogenetics testing for transplant patients and donors.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.
• Assist with assay validation, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary transplant teams to support outstanding patient care.

Skills

HLA testing

Histocompatibility

Immunogenetics

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist - HLA to join the Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. The role supports life-saving transplant programs with technical expertise and oversight of HLA laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences and hands-on HLA testing experience, plus strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and