HLA Lab Supervisor - Tissue Antigen Lab

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science with four (4) years related experience. Must fulfill overall qualifications as a General Supervisor under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).

Technologist level certification from either the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) or equivalent certification.

Must have Technologist or Specialist level certification from the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledgeable and proficient in HLA laboratory testing procedures including antibody testing, HLA typing, and crossmatching.
• Strong organizational skills to facilitate managing several projects at one time.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with ability to provide multiple options for problem resolution.
• Competent use of personal computers and general office applications,
• including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
• Broad knowledge of Lab Services principles and practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements per the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI.)
• Ability to work independently and with minimal day-to-day supervision while delivering high quality work product.
• Ability to handle and safeguard confidential and sensitive information.
• Leadership and management skills to direct and guide others appropriately.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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