Laboratory Associate Director - Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL)

American Society of Transplantation; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco seeks an outstanding Laboratory Associate Director for the Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL) in the Division of Transplant Surgery. The role requires an MD and/or PhD, ACHI certification, and California licensure or eligibility.

The incumbent will lead serological and molecular histocompatibility testing, QA, teaching, and staff management, collaborating with transplant surgeons and stem cell physicians in a premier transplant program.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD and/or PhD degree or equivalent.
• Certification by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) is required or eligible.
• Experience in serological and molecular histocompatibility testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Histocompatibility Laboratory within UCSF's Division of Transplant Surgery.
• Oversee quality systems, teaching, and personnel management of technical and administrative staff.
• Consult with transplant surgeons and hematopoietic stem cell physicians; administer a complex histocompatibility program.
• Foster independent research and contribute to residency training and education programs.

Skills

Histocompatibility testing

Leadership

Teaching

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

ACHI Certification

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.

Financials: The minimum base salary range for this position is $150,200 - $319,800. This position includes membership in https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf 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.
• https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH
• https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
• https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

San Francisco, CA