Assistant/Associate Director - Histocompatibility Laboratory

Individual is responsible for histocompatibility laboratory compliance with regulatory and accreditation agency standards, quality assurance, development of laboratory processes & clinical protocols, and budget preparation & monitoring. This laboratory runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides services to University Hospital, The James Cancer Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Lifeline of Ohio, and various outside medical facilities.

The Assistant Director of Histocompatibility Laboratory reports directly to the Director of Histocompatibility Laboratory for business related activities and for clinical and research related activities and is responsible for assisting the Director of Histocompatibility Laboratory for the overall management of the histocompatibility laboratory.

Preference will be given to individuals with significant prior clinical subspecialty work experience in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplants. Candidate should be familiar with all aspects of laboratory QA/QC/QM/PI programs in organ transplantation. Evidence of involvement in clinical consultations as well as willingness to participate in on-call work is preferred. Demonstrated involvement in development of technical protocols for clinical testing including HLA typing (SSP, SSOP, qPCR, NGS), crossmatching (flow and virtual), HLA antibody testing (solid phase methods) and disease-association.

Individual in this position is responsible assisting the Director for the quality of operations & services provided by the histocompatibility laboratory, including the responsibility for reviewing and overseeing all technical aspects of the laboratory. This individual directs technologist staff and works closely with the Director of Histocompatibility laboratory and attending physicians in both solid and bone marrow transplantation in the design, implementation and review of all technical processes that involve the histocompatibility lab. This individual is responsible for personnel management, ensuring customer service, development, implementation and monitoring of testing, staff training and evaluation and budget management. The Assistant Director also represents The Ohio State University Medical Center at local, regional and national levels as a liaison between The Ohio State University Medical Center and the various organizations, agencies and professional organizations.

Practices within the OSUMC policies and procedures. Possess appropriate public relations skills (able to resolve problems effectively, professionally, and efficiently); possess leadership and good judgment skills; communicate clearly; serve as a resource person and be committed to assuring that the laboratory produces high quality work. Adheres to OSUMC mission, vision and value statements as demonstrated through positive patient relations, positive and effective interactions with staff and formulating & meeting development goals.

Candidates must have a MD, MD/PhD, PhD chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution, or equivalent degree(s). Applicants with an MD or equivalent degree must also have or be eligible for an Ohio medical license or equivalent certification/permit, as determined by the Medical Board of Ohio. All MD candidates must be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Pathology and the PhD candidates must be certified as a Laboratory Director by ACHI (as a Fellow of the ACHI) in the following areas of accreditation:

• Solid Organ Transplantation: Live Donor
• Solid Organ Transplantation: Deceased Donor
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation: Related Donor
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation: Unrelated Donor
• Histocompatibility Testing for Other Clinical Purposes

Maintain certification at the F(ACHI) level and continue to attend meetings and seminars to stay current in all areas of histocompatibility laboratory management.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.