Transplant Pathologist & HLA Lab Director - Academic Track

UPMC Southwestern PA; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

CME allowance

PTO

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 1

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

UPMC Presby in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an academic-track transplant pathologist to serve as Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology and Assistant/Associate Director of the Histocompatibility Lab. The role includes clinical oversight, protocol review, and consultation for solid organ and bone marrow transplants.

The position involves teaching Pathology Residents and Clinical Fellows, engaging in translational research, and contributing to accreditation readiness with ASHI/CAP.

Formación

• MD and/or PhD degree required; board-certified/eligible as HLA lab director by ACHI.
• Experience in high-complexity ASHI-certified/eligible clinical labs supporting transplantation required.
• Current PA medical licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee clinical operations of the HLA Lab and assist the Lab Director in patient management before and after transplantation.
• Review testing protocols and support QA/QC and proficiency testing for antibody analysis and tissue typing.
• Consult with physicians on test interpretation and participate in inspections and accreditation visits (ASHI, CAP, NY).
• Engage in educational activities, teaching residents and fellows and promoting translational research.
• Participate in research to develop methods and provide 24/7 on-call telemedicine coverage rotating with the Lab Director.

Conocimientos

HLA lab operations

Transplant testing

Quality assurance

ASHI proficiency

Clinical consultation

Educación

MD or PhD

Descripción del empleo

UPMC Presby in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an academic-track transplant pathologist to serve as Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology and Assistant/Associate Director of the Histocompatibility Lab. The role includes clinical oversight, protocol review, and consultation for solid organ and bone marrow transplants.

The position involves teaching Pathology Residents and Clinical Fellows, engaging in translational research, and contributing to accreditation readiness with ASHI/CAP.