Open Rank- Assistant/Associate Director- HLA Lab
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- 24001130 Requisition #
Assistant or Associate Director HLA Lab
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA) is seeking a clinical PhD, or Pathologist (MD), to assist the HLA Laboratory Medical Director in the overall management of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics laboratory. They will contribute to the lab's Quality Assurance program, assist in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, help to revise and update current standard operating procedures, and design appropriate validation studies, as necessary.
This position will work closely with technical staff, and with the Medical Director, to design, implement, and evaluate all technical processes that involve the laboratory.
Clinical service responsibilities will include assisting the HLA Laboratory Director in reviewing and approving all types of histocompatibility and diagnostic testing. The laboratory will provide 24/7 service in University Hospital. The Assistant, or Associate, Medical Director will share on-call responsibilities with the HLA Laboratory Director, including clinical consults and technical and interpretation questions, as needed.
Participating in the training of laboratory personnel, residents, and fellows from the pathology and transplant department is one of the fundamental responsibilities of this faculty position. The successful candidate will also participate in clinical or translational research efforts.
The successful candidate must hold a medical (M.D. or D.O.) or doctoral (Ph.D.) degree and will either be dual board certified by the American Board of Pathology (CP or AP/CP) and by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI), or by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) alone, if the candidate holds a Ph.D. Candidates are required to hold HLA Laboratory Director Certification from the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI), or be eligible for certification at time of hire. Applicants must meet CLIA requirements of a Histocompatibility Technical Supervisor. The successful candidate will have experience in histocompatibility testing, transplant immunology and immunogenetics and be able to provide clinical laboratory support for solid organ and stem cell transplantation recipients and donors. Salary and rank will be based on background and experience.
Applicants should submit an application to requisition 24001130 and upload curriculum vitae along with the names of three references, brief description of their academic and leadership accomplishments, and career goals through the UT Health candidate portal: https://uthscsa.edu/careers/.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
