Histocompatibility Assistant Director
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: RC70712
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
This position reports to the Laboratory Director and includes participation in multi-disciplinary research in collaboration with clinical teams, leading quality improvement initiatives, contributing to process improvements, developing and validating new procedures, and training lab staff, medical students, residents, and fellows. Assist the ASHI approved Laboratory Director with management of staff, budgets, environment, work processes, and compliance. Provide expertise in the overall operation and administration of the HLA laboratory including tracking, recording, and reporting of test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently, while ensuring compliance with ASHI standards at American Red Cross.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be trained and competent in all Histocompatibility and Immunogenetic testing methods and technologies that support both Solid Organ and Stem Cell transplant, and in analysis and interpretation of all testing methods and technologies.
- Participate in QA reporting and monitoring, proficiency testing review, competency assessment, personnel evaluations, workload assessment, cost report, computer system, laboratory test management, interactions with transplant center personnel, and compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Execute the training plan/timeline and keep detailed documentation required by ASHI. Participate in teaching functions for the lab staff, medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary research in collaboration with clinical teams. Contribute to the lab functions as needed.
- Be accessible to test personnel and resolve technical problems following lab policies and procedures.
- Provide backup to the lab director in trained and competent areas.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
Standard Schedule: M-F Day Shift
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
- Education: Ph.D. or MD/DO degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science required. Eligible to be certified as the lab director by the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-doctoral research training and applicable experience including serological testing, solid-phase assays, molecular biology techniques including NGS, and flow cytometry technologies as applicable to solid organ testing or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Skills & Abilities: Extensive scientific HLA knowledge and technical skills in the following areas preferred: HLA serology and molecular genetics, HLA antibody screening/identification of HLA antibody specificity, cross matching techniques to support stem cell transplantation programs and platelet transfusion therapy, and other areas in the field of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics. Demonstrate excellent customer service and positive professional image. Working knowledge of databases and big data, IT, and genomic software to include NextGen sequence data. Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of hospital staff with effective collaboration and interpersonal skills. Must possess demonstrated attention to detail and teaching/coaching abilities. Ability to work on a team and independently to solve problems.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance your career.
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with 5% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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