Transplant Pathology - Academic-track faculty member for UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Transplant Pathologist Position Available

The Department of Pathology at our organization is inviting applications for an academic-track faculty role as either an Assistant or Associate Professor, as well as the Assistant or Associate Director of the Histocompatibility (HLA) Laboratory. This laboratory plays a crucial role in supporting all solid organ and bone marrow transplant programs across four hospitals within our medical center, in addition to four external hospitals and one organ procurement organization (OPO).

Position Title and Rank

Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology (appointment stream) - Assistant (1-5 years of experience); Associate (5-10 years of experience).

We encourage both newly trained and experienced directors to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations of the HLA Lab, assisting the Lab Director with patient management throughout the pre- and post-transplantation phases for all solid organ and bone marrow transplant recipients.
• Review testing protocols and provide technical support, while also participating in quality assurance, quality control protocols, and proficiency testing for antibody analysis and tissue typing.
• Consult with physicians regarding test interpretations and offer guidance before and after interventions; prepare for laboratory inspections and accreditation visits from organizations such as the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), CAP, and New York.
• Engage in educational initiatives, including teaching Pathology Residents and Clinical Fellows who rotate through the HLA Lab, and promote clinical translational research through academic activities; conduct seminars and training for laboratory staff to ensure their competency and efficiency.
• Conduct research aimed at developing methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical applications, analyze data, and present findings to both scientific audiences and the general public; share on-call telemedicine consultation duties with the Lab Director to provide 24/7 coverage for various transplant services.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full-time faculty position at the University of Pittsburgh, participating in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance of $4,110.
• Coverage for Pennsylvania licensure and 1-2 professional memberships.
• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model - *PSLF Eligible.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Six weeks of Paid Time Off.
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Assistance available for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependents.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 50% employer match, along with an employer-funded pension plan.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree and be board-certified or eligible as an HLA lab director by the American College for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). Experience in a high-complexity ASHI-certified/eligible clinical laboratory that supports solid organ and bone marrow transplantation is essential. Candidates must also possess current Pennsylvania medical licensure or be eligible to obtain it.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. We are dedicated to fostering diversity through initiatives that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.