Summary of PositionLewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University seeks qualified candidates for Associate Director of HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory.
The HLA/Immunogenetics laboratory supports the Lung (during the last several years, ranked number one in the US), Heart, Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas transplant programs at Temple University Hospital (TUH) and the Bone Marrow transplant program at Jeanes Hospital. The laboratory also provides HLA disease and hypersensitivity associations and platelet transfusion support at TUH, Jeanes, and Fox Chase Cancer Center.
The laboratory is a close-knit team staffed by ten technologists, a sample processing technologist, a manager, a Director, and an Associate Director, who work together to provide HLA testing, including 24/7 stat on-call coverage. They perform high- and low-resolution HLA molecular typing, HLA antibody identification, and virtual and cell-prospective and retrospective Flow T and B cell crossmatches. They also collaborate to monitor the HLA antibody status of patients, pre- and post-transplant, and provide an estimate of the risk of antibody-mediated rejection for organ offers to sensitized and transplanted patients.
Candidate Qualifications- M.D., M.D./PhD, PhD, or foreign equivalent
- Board Certified or Board Eligible by American Society of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI)
- Enrolled in or completed the ASHI HLA Director-in-training program
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license for MD candidates from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date
Features and Benefits- Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
- Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
- Generous 403b retirement match
- 457b
- Health, dental, and vision
- Malpractice
- Tuition remission
- Savi- student loan repayment program
We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.
Procedure for CandidacyTo be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.
Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to: Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, C/O Bill Mawhinney, Senior Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: [redacted]
