Clinical Director - HLA

Role Overview: Provides scientific and clinical leadership to the HLA clinical laboratory within a major transplant program, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and overseeing all laboratory personnel. Key Responsibilities Interpretation of laboratory results and consultation with physicians.Oversight of research projects, assay implementation, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assumption of Clinical Consultant duties.Mentorship and development of HLA Director in Training (DIT) candidates.Participation in site and system-level committees.Engagement in academic activities through faculty appointment with a university department. Qualifications & Skills PhD in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.Minimum of two years of relevant specialty experience.Board certification by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) in areas including solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.Strong leadership, technical, and interpretative skills. Additional Information: The role involves adherence to regulatory standards, participation in research and teaching, and contributing to patient diagnostic care in a top-tier hospital setting, with opportunities for academic collaboration and involvement in cutting-edge research.