The Director of the HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory at Lewis Katz School of Medicine leads clinical and laboratory efforts supporting transplant programs by monitoring HLA antibody status and managing risk for organ rejection. The role requires an M.D. or Ph.D. with ASHI approval and relevant board certification, with responsibilities spanning clinical collaboration, staff oversight, and 24/7 coverage. The position offers competitive academic compensation, benefits, and a commitment to diversity in a major academic health system based in Philadelphia.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University seeks qualified candidates for Director of its HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory.
Why Temple?
• Supports transplant programs: Lung (#1 in US in recent years), Heart, Liver, Kidney, Pancreas at TUH; Bone Marrow at Jeanes Hospital.
• Additional services: HLA disease and hypersensitivity associations; platelet transfusion support at TUH, Jeanes, and Fox Chase Cancer Center.
• Team structure: 9 technologists + 1 manager; close-knit group with 24/7 stat on-call coverage.
• Clinical collaboration: Monitor HLA antibody status pre- and post-transplant; estimate risk of antibody-mediated rejection for organ offers in sensitized/transplanted patients.
Candidate Qualifications
• M.D. or Ph.D., or foreign equivalent.
• ASHI approved as an HLA Director .
• Certification as a laboratory director by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) with work experience is highly desirable.
• PA licensure is also required for qualified M.D.
Features and Benefits
• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health, dental, and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program
We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.
About Temple Health : Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.
Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.
About Philadelphia : Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.
"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton
Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.
Application materials should include : a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to : Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, C/O Bill Mawhinney, Senior Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
HLA Director, Immunogenetics, Transplant Medicine, Pathology Physician, Clinical Laboratory Director, Histocompatibility, Organ Transplant Support, ASHI Certification, Medical Laboratory Management, Healthcare Leadership
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