Director, HLA Laboratory

Job Description

Vitalant is seeking an HLA Laboratory Director to help advance our life-saving mission by ensuring the highest standards in histocompatibility testing that supports transplantation and cellular therapy. Based in our operations in Phoenix, AZ, this role partners with other Laboratory Directors and senior Cellular & Molecular Affairs (CMA) leadership to plan, direct, and coordinate the operations and administration of assigned Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) laboratories in accordance with ASHI accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in biological science or licensed physician required.
• ASHI qualified director required.
• Knowledge of the grant application process preferred.
• Knowledge of management principles including human resource management, budget administration, financial analysis and business administration preferred.
• Appropriate state and board certification (e.g., American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, American Board of Bioanalysis, etc.) required.
• Four years post-graduate experience in immunology or cell biology, two of which were devoted to formal training in human histocompatibility testing in an ASHI accredited laboratory required.
• Previous experience writing reports for scientific publications in peer reviewed journals preferred.
• Previous experience supervising junior Directors preferred.

Skills

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills.
• Able to navigate electronic devices/equipment.
• Able to handle conflict and mitigate problems.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
• Able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must be able to enter data into the computer.

Compensation

Compensation: $220,000 - $270,000

Total Rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

Location

124 W Thomas Road Suite 210 Phoenix, AZ 85013