Description
Laboratory Assistant/Associate Director - Allogen Laboratories
Section of Histocompatability/Division of laboratory Medicine/Robert J. Tomsich Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine/Diagnostics Institute of Cleveland Clinic is looking for an assistant/associate director to support the histocompatibility clinical services of Allogen laboratories. Allogen is an American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) accredited laboratory that provides histocompatibility testing and clinical consulting for bone marrow (BMT) and solid organ transplant (SOT) programs, supporting approximately 1000 transplants annually and donor typing for a local Organ Procurement Organization (OPO).
Requirements:
Candidates should hold an earned M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree and meet the histocompatibility director qualifications set by the American College for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). Individuals who are currently training in histocompatibility or who qualify for Director-in-Training status through ACHI, with the goal of becoming ACHI-credentialed, will also be considered.
Experience and training in a high-complexity, ASHI-certified/eligible clinical laboratory supporting SOT and BMT, as well as knowledge of transplantation immunology, will be strongly considered. An academic background and a willingness to engage in clinical research are highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collaboratively works with director in the overall laboratory management
2. Assists in assessing, validating, and implementing state-of-the-art technologies
3. Reviews and approves the critical test results/reports
4. Provides histocompatibility consultations for clinical staff served by Allogen, including participation in the on-call schedule.
5. Assumes shared responsibility for histocompatibility education of laboratory testing staff, rotating medical students, residents, fellows, and transplantation staff.
6. Participates in clinical research
While the primary responsibilities of this position are within the Allogen Laboratory as described above, requests from Clinical Pathology–trained MD candidates to incorporate clinical practice in another relevant subspecialty (e.g., Transfusion Medicine) will be considered. A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience is available at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Contact for additional information:
Aiwen Zhang, PhD
Section head of Histocompatibility/Director of Allogen Laboratories
Zhanga2@ccf.org
David S. Bosler, MD
Chair, Department of Laboratory Medicine
boslerd@ccf.org
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Comprehensive Cleveland Clinic benefits package including:
Very attractive salary, 401(a) Investment Pension Plan and 403(b) Match, Exceptional Health Care Coverage.
Generous paid time off, holidays, personal and wellness day, maternity and parental leave.
Work life balance, flexible scheduling available.
Ongoing development of your professional skills through CCF’s training programs and mentorships.
Cleveland offers an outstanding quality of life with a vibrant cultural scene, nationally recognized healthcare and education, affordable housing, strong school systems, and easy access to arts, sports, and outdoor recreation—all contributing to an excellent environment for both professional and family life.
Salary Range $180,250 -$305,500 / Year (100% FTE), aligned with academic benchmarks
The salary range displayed in this job posting reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full-time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings.
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