Transplant Pathology - Academic-track faculty member for UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC Southwestern PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

PA licensure paid

Professional memberships

Job summary

UPMC Presby in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an academic-track Transplant Pathologist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to oversee the HLA laboratory and support transplant programs across multiple hospitals. The role includes clinical oversight, protocol review, education of residents, and translational research.

Applicants must hold an MD or PhD and be board-certified/eligible in ACHI, with experience in a high-complexity ASHI-certified lab and PA licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required and board-certified/eligible in ACHI for HLA lab leadership.
• Experience in high-complexity ASHI-certified/eligible clinical laboratory supporting transplantation is required.
• Current Pennsylvania medical licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of the HLA Lab and assist the Lab Director in patient management pre- and post-transplantation.
• Review test protocols and support quality assurance, QC, and proficiency testing for antibody analysis and tissue typing.
• Consult with physicians on test interpretation and participate in inspections/accreditation visits (ASHI, CAP, NY).
• Engage in education of residents and fellows, lead translational research, and train staff for competency and efficiency.
• Rotate with Lab Director to provide 24/7 telemedicine on-call coverage for transplant services.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Test interpretation

Educational leadership

Education

MD or PhD in relevant field

Board-certified/eligible in ACHI HLA lab

Job description

Transplant Pathologist Opportunity at UPMC Presby in Pittsburgh, PA

The Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh is now accepting applications for an academic-track faculty member to serve as Assistant or Associate Professor, Assistant or Associate Director of the Histocompatibility (HLA) Laboratory. This laboratory supports all solid-organ and bone marrow transplant programs at four hospitals of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, four external hospitals, and one OPO. RANK/TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology (appointment stream) (Assistant 1-5 years experience; Associate 5-10 years experience). Both newly trained and established directors are encouraged to apply.

Key Highlights

• Responsible for the clinical oversight of HLA Lab; assist the HLA Lab Director in all aspects of patient management, both pre- and post-transplantation for all solid organ and bone marrow transplant recipient
• Review all test protocols and provide technical support, as well as participate in the review of quality assurance and quality control protocols and proficiency testing for antibody analysis and tissue typing
• Consult with and advise physicians on test interpretation and provide consultation prior and post any intervention; participate in preparation for all laboratory inspections and accreditation visits including from the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), CAP, New York
• Participate in educational activities including teaching of Pathology Residents and Clinical Fellows rotating through the HLA Lab and engage in academic activities to promote clinical translational research; provide educational seminars and training of laboratory staff to assure their competency and efficiency
• Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to scientific audience and the general public; and required to rotate with the Lab Director to provide 24/7 on call telemedicine consultation coverage for the various transplant services

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.
• CME allowance of $4,110
• Paid PA licensure as well as 1-2 professional memberships
• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model *PSLF Eligible
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Six weeks of Paid Time Off
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance available for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan. Participate in both!

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree and be board-certified/eligible as an HLA lab director by the American College for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). Experience and training in a high-complexity ASHI-certified/eligible clinical laboratory supporting solid organ and bone marrow transplantation are required.
• Current Pennsylvania medical licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.

UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

• - UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.