Laboratory Associate Director - Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory

UCSF; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF seeks a Laboratory Associate Director for the Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL) in San Francisco, CA. The role requires MD or PhD with ACHI certification and CA licensure/eligibility to direct histocompatibility operations.

You will lead high‑throughput serological and molecular histocompatibility testing, oversee quality systems, and mentor staff while collaborating with transplant surgeons and stem cell teams. Active research and education participation is expected.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD degree or equivalent.
• Certified by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI).
• Licensed or eligible by the State of California as Histocompatibility Laboratory Associate Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee serological and molecular histocompatibility testing in a high‑throughput lab.
• Manage quality systems, teaching, and personnel in a complex lab.
• Consult with transplant surgeons and hematopoietic stem cell physicians.
• Lead administration, budgeting, and regulatory compliance for the histocompatibility unit.
• Support residency training and education programs within the department.
• Maintain independent research funding and contribute to immunology/transplantation research.

Skills

Histocompatibility testing

Flow cytometry

Quality systems

Teaching

Staff management

Laboratory administration

Immunology

Transplantation

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

ACHI certification

California license/eligibility

Job description

Laboratory Associate Director - Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL)

Application Window

Open date:February 6, 2026

Most recent review date:Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:Friday, Aug 6, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Laboratory Associate Director - Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL)
Division of Transplant Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery, is seeking outstanding candidates to serve as the Histocompatibility Laboratory Associate Director for its state-of-the-­art histocompatibility laboratory. Candidates must have a MD and/or PhD degree, or an equivalent degree, be certified by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) and be licensed/eligible by the State of California to serve as the Histocompatibility Laboratory Associate Director. The laboratory serves a large solid organ and bone marrow transplant program at UCSF. The laboratory offers one of the most advanced and largest molecular histocompatibility testing programs in the region. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of the laboratory.

Candidates must have documented expertise in serological and molecular histocompatibility testing using high‑throughput systems and flow cytometry. In addition, skills in quality systems administration, teaching, personnel management of technical and administrative staff, consultation with laboratory clients such as transplant surgeons and hematopoietic stem cell transplant physicians, and overall administration of a complex histocompatibility laboratory are essential. The ideal candidate should also have research interests, a history of independent research funding, and expertise in immunology, transplantation, and related areas.

Candidates must have recognized skills in the education of surgery residents and medical students and will be expected to be active participants in the Department's residency training and educational programs.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and community services that have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $150,200 – $319,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 5 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

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Job location

San Francisco, CA