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Clinical Director HLA

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Lab Find your home at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson with our Clinical Director for HLA ... Board certification by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) in the ...

Nevada Donor Network

HLA Supervisor

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Works with the Director to develop protocols for technical training and evaluation of competency ... Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) certification required; MLS/MT certification ...

Rochester Regional Health

$175K - $240K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Director, Scientific Affairs Department: Research & Development Location: Rochester ... ABHI - American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics * ABMGG - American Board of Medical ...

Round Rock High School

$175K - $240K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Director, Scientific Affairs Department: Research & Development Location: Rochester ... ABHI - American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics * ABMGG - American Board of Medical ...

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What are some common challenges a Histocompatibility Director faces when overseeing laboratory operations?

A Histocompatibility Director often encounters challenges such as staying current with rapidly evolving testing technologies, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards (like those from ASHI or CAP), and managing a multidisciplinary team of technologists and clinicians. Balancing administrative duties with hands-on oversight of complex testing procedures and interpreting ambiguous results can also be demanding. Additionally, fostering effective communication between the lab and transplant teams is essential for timely and accurate patient care.

What are Histocompatibility Directors?

Histocompatibility Directors are specialized laboratory professionals responsible for overseeing histocompatibility and immunogenetics laboratories, which perform testing to determine tissue compatibility for organ, tissue, or bone marrow transplantation. They ensure the accuracy and quality of tests that match donors and recipients, supervise laboratory staff, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and often participate in clinical decision-making for transplant cases. These directors typically hold advanced degrees in immunology, pathology, or a related field, and are certified by relevant boards. Their expertise is critical to the success and safety of transplant procedures.

What is the difference between Histocompatibility Director vs Histocompatibility Laboratory Supervisor?

AspectHistocompatibility DirectorHistocompatibility Laboratory Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires certification (e.g., ASHI), advanced degree, leadership experienceCertifications preferred, technical expertise, laboratory experience
Work EnvironmentOversees entire histocompatibility program, administrative and leadership dutiesManages daily lab operations, supervises technical staff
Employer & IndustryHospitals, transplant centers, reference labsLaboratories within healthcare or research institutions

The main difference is that the Histocompatibility Director holds a leadership role overseeing the entire program, including administrative responsibilities, while the Histocompatibility Laboratory Supervisor manages daily technical operations and staff. Both roles require specialized certifications and experience, but the director's role is broader and more strategic.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Histocompatibility Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Histocompatibility Director, you need in-depth knowledge of immunogenetics, laboratory management, and transplantation science, typically supported by a doctoral degree and certification such as ABHI (American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics) director-level credentials. Familiarity with molecular diagnostics platforms, HLA typing technologies, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help in managing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with clinicians. These skills and qualifications are crucial for accurate testing, patient safety, and the effective functioning of transplant programs.
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Clinical Director HLA

Clinical Director HLA

Sonora Quest Laboratories

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
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Find your home at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson with our Clinical Director for HLA. This position will provide scientific and clinical direction to the HLA clinical laboratory as part of the greater transplant team serving multiple locations statewide for the oldest, most established transplant hospitals in all of Arizona. Due to our partnership with University of Arizona, this role affords the opportunity to be involved in a variety of research studies and clinical trials as well as academic teaching. Recognized as Tucson's best hospital by U.S. News & World Report, our level 1 Trauma center at BUMCT has also been named one of the most socially responsible hospitals in the U.S. by the Lown Institute and has been acknowledged for successful patient care of historically underserved communities. University of Arizona is one of the nation's top research universities and our clinical laboratory recently underwent renovations to implement the latest, cutting-edge instrumentation to align with these initiatives.
Our director opportunity will allow not only for cutting edge academic research and teaching, but also to have a direct impact on patient diagnostic care in one of the best hospitals in the nation, rewarded both clinically and socially for it's innovative and compassionate approach to healthcare. Tucson is regarded for its stargazing, local hiking, cycling, birding, old west film studios, cuisine (Tucson is a UNESCO city of gastronomy), proximity to Saguaro National Park, and of course, the University of Arizona and all the cultural and sporting enjoyment a large University provides!
About BUMCT
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing scientific and clinical direction to the HLA clinical laboratory and reports to a designated member of the SQL/LSA senior leadership team and a Medical Director. This position is responsible for oversight of all licensed and unlicensed personnel in the HLA department and serves as a mentor and assists in the development of HLA Director in Training (DIT) candidates per ACHI. Responsible for providing technical interpretation of results, providing consultations with physicians, overseeing research projects, implementing new assays/assay troubleshooting, quality assurance, and reviewing SOPs. Assumes Clinical Consultant responsibilities and participates on site and system-level committees as assigned/required. This position will hold a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona Department of Pathology.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • PhD in in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
  • Two (2) years appropriate specialty experience.
  • Board certification by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) in the following areas of accreditation:
    • Solid Organ Transplantation: Live Donor
    • Solid Organ Transplantation: Deceased Donor
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Related Donor
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Unrelated Donor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Additional related education and/or experience.

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