Assistant or Associate Medical Director, HLA Laboratory
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 740682
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
Dallas, Texas (USA). The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Pathology is seeking an accomplished academic pathologist or scientist with subspecialty training and expertise in histocompatibility and immunogenetics. The applicant must have an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD and be certified by ACHI (previously ABHI). If possessing a medical degree, the applicant must have or be eligible for a Texas medical license.
The successful candidate will have experience in histocompatibility testing, transplant immunology and immunogenetics, and be able to provide clinical laboratory support for solid organ and stem cell transplantation recipients and donors. Additional training in Clinical Pathology is a plus. Excellent diagnostic and communication skills, a commitment to service excellence and teaching, and interest in scholarly work are required. Primary responsibilities include providing technical direction for histocompatibility testing, interpreting, and reporting clinical tests, consulting with direct care providers and other clinical colleagues.
The selected candidate will be expected to participate in medical student and house staff teaching and develop or continue his/her research program. Outstanding opportunities for collaborative, translational research are available with members of basic science and clinical departments throughout UTSW. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Competitive salary and start-up will be provided.
Applicants must complete an online application, attaching a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief research statement, and contact information for three references, at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/
Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/
Benefits
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Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
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Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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