Staff Pathologist, HLA Laboratory Director

Staff Pathologist, HLA Laboratory Director Department of Pathology Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts The Pathology Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a full-time academic Staff Pathologist, HLA Director, Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory. Recent fellowship graduates and mid- and senior histocompatibility directors (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) are strongly encouraged to apply. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Pathology, provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty. We're also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England's only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for Pathology and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI's internationally recognized cancer team. The candidate will be appointed to the faculty of Harvard Medical School at an academic rank commensurate with experience (Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor). HMS appointment is commensurate with teaching responsibilities. Interested candidates must have: MD from an accredited medical school Board-certified in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology or Clinical Pathology Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Fellowship or Equivalent Training A valid MA medical license or the ability to obtain one OR PhD from an accredited school Doctoral training and relevant post-doctoral experience in histocompatibility and immunogenetics Board certification or eligibility by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI), or equivalent board certification recognized for HLA laboratory direction. Credentialing as an HLA Laboratory Director through the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), or equivalent HLA laboratory director credentialing. Demonstrated experience in clinical histocompatibility and immunogenetics testing are required, including: High-resolution HLA typing HLA antibody screening and identification Engraftment (chimerism) monitoring Physical and virtual crossmatch testing and interpretation are required. Expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and laboratory informatics is highly desirable The successful candidate will help oversee a comprehensive, rapidly growing, state-of-the-art histocompatibility and immunogenetics laboratory supporting clinical programs in solid organ transplantation, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, transfusion support, and HLA disease association testing In addition to sharing clinical and administrative service responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in our pathology training programs and to develop a strong program in translational and/or clinical research Ability to collaboratively lead in a complex laboratory team-oriented environment is required Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH). BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education. Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout the BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts. Please contact Dr. James Kirby, Vice-Chair, Laboratory and Transfusion Medicine at BIDMC (View email address on click.appcast.io). Candidates should apply directly to Workday. Please apply online at: Pay Range The base salary range for full-time employment for this position is $269,000 - $321,000 per year, not inclusive of incentive compensation or benefits. Equal Opportunity HMFP is an equal opportunity employer. HMFP respects diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding), sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)