University of Illinois Chicago
Assistant Director, Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory; Open Rank Faculty
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Assistant Director, Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory; Open Rank Faculty
Hiring Department:
Pathology, College of Medicine
Location:
Chicago, IL
Requisition ID:
1038732
Posting Close Date:
January 31, 2026
Salary Range:
$180,000 to $350,000
Employment Type:
Full-time
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Position Summary The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine seeks outstanding candidates for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (rank/tenure commensurate with experience) in Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory Testing. The HLA Laboratory is a state‑of‑the‑art laboratory that performs all transplant‑related testing in‑house. This role will be responsible for oversight of diagnostic services, teaching, and research.
Duties & Responsibilities • Oversight and performance of HLA/Tissue Typing diagnostic services.
• Participate in teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and house staff.
• Develop or continue a basic or translational research program.
• Technical oversight for immunogenetics and histocompatibility testing in a CAP accredited, CLIA regulated clinical laboratory.
• Review and sign out of test results, clinical consultation, virtual crossmatches, monitoring compliance with the Quality Control Plan, test development, validation and implementation.
• Participate in teaching, administrative work, research and attendance at professional development and scientific meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD, MD, DO, DO/PhD or MD/PhD degree from an accredited institution.
MD/DO candidates must be Board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP) or clinical pathology (CP).
MD/DO and PhD candidates must hold certification as a Laboratory Director, Clinical Consultant, and Technical Supervisor for Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation (Related and Unrelated Donors) and Solid Organ Transplantation (Live Donors) by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI).
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory Testing.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Hiring Department:
Pathology, College of Medicine
Location:
Chicago, IL
Requisition ID:
1038732
Posting Close Date:
January 31, 2026
Salary Range:
$180,000 to $350,000
Employment Type:
Full-time
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Position Summary The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine seeks outstanding candidates for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (rank/tenure commensurate with experience) in Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory Testing. The HLA Laboratory is a state‑of‑the‑art laboratory that performs all transplant‑related testing in‑house. This role will be responsible for oversight of diagnostic services, teaching, and research.
Duties & Responsibilities • Oversight and performance of HLA/Tissue Typing diagnostic services.
• Participate in teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and house staff.
• Develop or continue a basic or translational research program.
• Technical oversight for immunogenetics and histocompatibility testing in a CAP accredited, CLIA regulated clinical laboratory.
• Review and sign out of test results, clinical consultation, virtual crossmatches, monitoring compliance with the Quality Control Plan, test development, validation and implementation.
• Participate in teaching, administrative work, research and attendance at professional development and scientific meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD, MD, DO, DO/PhD or MD/PhD degree from an accredited institution.
MD/DO candidates must be Board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP) or clinical pathology (CP).
MD/DO and PhD candidates must hold certification as a Laboratory Director, Clinical Consultant, and Technical Supervisor for Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation (Related and Unrelated Donors) and Solid Organ Transplantation (Live Donors) by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI).
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory Testing.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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