Medical Lab Scientist, Histocompatibility Technologist (HLA Lab)

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Histocompatibility Laboratory to perform high‑complexity testing including molecular typing, antibody monitoring, and flow cytometry in support of transplant candidate evaluation and donor compatibility.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in an on‑call rotation; a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science and MLS certification are required, with ABHI certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science required.
• No experience required.
• MLS (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Scientist certification or ABHI Histocompatibility Technologist certification within 18 months required.

Responsibilities

• Performs high complexity histocompatibility testing and related functions including molecular typing, antibody monitoring, and flow cytometry that regularly require a professional level of knowledge to execute, interpret, and/or analyze.
• Participates in on-call rotation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science

Tools

MLS Certification

ABHI Certification

Job description

Overview

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Histocompatibility Laboratory perform high‑complexity testing that supports solid organ transplantation. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform and interpret specialized laboratory testing, including molecular HLA typing, antibody testing, and flow cytometry. The HLA laboratory plays a critical role in transplant candidate evaluation, donor compatibility assessment, and organ allocation decisions.

Responsibilities

Performs high complexity histocompatibility testing and related functions including molecular typing, antibody monitoring, and flow cytometry that regularly require a professional level of knowledge to execute, interpret, and/or analyze. Participates in on-call rotation.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited college or university Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP (or equivalent organization), within 1-1/2 Yrs Required or
• ABHI - American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Histocompatibility Technologist by ABHI within 1-1/2 Yrs Required

Business Unit

Company Name:
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital