Job Description Summary

Join a Team that's Changing What's Possible

The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking an academically oriented HLA Laboratory Director/Assistant Director. MUSC is a quaternary care hospital known for its active transplantation programs and the NIH designated Hollings Cancer Center, molecular diagnostics, and cell therapy services. The department boasts approximately $5 million in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the top half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001006 COM PATH Laboratory Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

HLA Director/Assistant Director | Charleston, SC

Join a Team that's Changing What's Possible

The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking an academically oriented HLA Laboratory Director/Assistant Director. MUSC is a quaternary care hospital known for its active transplantation programs and the NIH designated Hollings Cancer Center, molecular diagnostics, and cell therapy services. The department boasts approximately $5 million in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the top half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.

About the MUSC Histocompatibility Laboratory

The MUSC Histocompatibility Laboratory is nationally recognized and ASHI-accredited, providing services for one of the largest solid organ transplant programs in the country. It supports both the solid organ and hematopoietic cell transplantation programs. The MUSC Transplant Center is the largest comprehensive transplant center in South Carolina, serving both adults and children. The laboratory offers a complete range of histocompatibility procedures to support MUSC solid organs transplant programs, NIH designated Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) stem cells transplant program, and the Sharing Hope SC Organ Procurement Organization

We Are Seeking:

Candidates: An academically oriented MD, MD/PhD, or PhD with 2-10 years of HLA laboratory experience, eligible for HLA Laboratory Director Certification from the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI), or currently in an HLA Director-in-Training program. MD candidates must also be certified by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) in CP or AP/CP.
Training: Relevant HLA laboratory pathology specialty training under a Certified Director.
Licensure: Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina, if applicable.
Experience: At least 2 years in histocompatibility testing, transplant immunology, and immunogenetics.
Skills: Ability to provide clinical laboratory support for solid organ and stem cell transplantation recipients and donors, and proficiency in assisting with reviewing and approving all types of histocompatibility and diagnostic testing.
Responsibilities: Sharing on-call duties, consulting for Virtual Crossmatching, technical and interpretation queries, assisting the Laboratory Director with management tasks, and proficiency in interpreting results for clinical work-up of transplantation cases.
Technical Skills: Advanced practical and diagnostic skills in next-generation sequencing, operating and maintaining state-of-the-art molecular pathology equipment, and performing quality control and quality assurance procedures.
Development: Knowledge and experience in new HLA genomic, genetic, immunologic risk assessment, test development, validation, and implementation.
Collaboration: Fostering relationships with clinicians and researchers, serving as a resource to technologists, participating in clinical and/or translational research, and actively teaching training pathology residents and fellows.

MUSC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Team: Collaborative team of 65 faculty members.
Training Programs: High-quality programs with 22 residents and 10-12 fellows, boasting a 100% board passage rate over the past seven years.
Certifications: CAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT accreditations.

Position Offerings:

Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments.
Relocation assistance.
Excellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions.
Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage.

About Charleston, SC

Charleston is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, offering a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. Residents can enjoy pristine beaches, historic sites, and award-winning cuisine.

For more information about the department, visit: MUSC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Contact Michelle Barton, Administrative Coordinator for the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at bartonm@musc.edu.

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MUSC Minimum Requirements

MD or Equivalent

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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UNIV - Open Rank - HLA Associate Director/Assistant Director - Department of Pathology & Lab Medicine

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