Part-Time HLA Technologist - On-Call PCR & Typing

Donor Network of Arizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Donor Network of Arizona is seeking an HLA Technologist to participate in ABO and donor histocompatibility testing, manage performance and evaluation, and determine donor HLA and ABO typing within a defined turnaround time, using Real-Time PCR.

This part-time, as-needed role requires on-call availability 6 PM to 8:30 AM, weekends and holidays, with a 3–5 shifts per month minimum; a laboratory science degree and active CHS (ACHI) certification are required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral, master's or bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Or an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• Active CHS (ACHI) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in ABO and donor histocompatibility testing.
• Determines HLA and ABO typing within a predetermined turnaround time.
• HLA Typing using Real-Time PCR method.
• Routine equipment maintenance.
• Assists with quality control and quality assurance.
• Participates in transplant on-call rotation.

Skills

HLA testing

PCR methods

Quality control

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral in Lab Science

Associate degree in Laboratory Science

Tools

Real-Time PCR

Job description

Donor Network of Arizona is seeking an HLA Technologist to participate in ABO and donor histocompatibility testing, manage performance and evaluation, and determine donor HLA and ABO typing within a defined turnaround time, using Real-Time PCR.

This part-time, as-needed role requires on-call availability 6 PM to 8:30 AM, weekends and holidays, with a 3–5 shifts per month minimum; a laboratory science degree and active CHS (ACHI) certification are required.