Associate Medical Director of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory

Description

 The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center invites applications for a faculty position as the Associate Medical Director of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics laboratory.

In this position, the successful candidate will assist the 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 work closely with technical staff and collaborates with the Medical Director to design, implement, and evaluate all technical processes that involve the laboratory.

Clinical service responsibilities will include assisting the director in reviewing and approving all types of histocompatibility and diagnostic testing. The laboratory will provide 24/7 service to the VUMC transplant center.  The Associate Medical Director will share on-call responsibilities, including consults for Virtual Crossmatching, 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 position. The successful candidate will also participate in clinical or translational research efforts.

VUMC is recognized as a national leader in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. During fiscal year 2022-2023 the Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed 665 solid organ transplants, including 315 kidney, 133 heart, 137 liver, and 80 lung transplants in both adults and children. Over the same time period, the adult and pediatric stem cell teams performed 67 allogeneic Stem cell transplants.

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology provides support for nationally recognized academic and clinical services, including the NCI-designated Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Hospital, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. An excellent training program with fellows, residents, and medical students complements the clinical work. All of this occurs within the rich academic environment of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, providing an excellent environment for professional and academic career development.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will hold a medical (M.D. or D.O.) or doctoral (Ph.D.) degree and will either be board certified by the American Board of Pathology (CP or AP/CP) or by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). Possess the HLA Laboratory Director Certification from the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) or be eligible for certification at time of hire. 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. 

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Vanderbilt Health is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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