Laboratory Leadership & Operations
Oversee daily operations of a specialized HLA and histocompatibility laboratory.
Supervise laboratory personnel performing serological and molecular HLA testing.
Coordinate staffing, scheduling, workflow, and workload distribution to maintain efficient laboratory operations.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex testing procedures.
Monitor laboratory productivity, turnaround times, and testing accuracy.
Review laboratory results and ensure appropriate documentation and reporting.
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
Maintain compliance with CLIA, ASHI, and applicable state and federal laboratory regulations.
Oversee quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities.
Participate in laboratory inspections, audits, and accreditation activities.
Assist with developing, reviewing, and implementing laboratory standard operating procedures.
Support validation and implementation of new testing methodologies and laboratory instrumentation.
Investigate testing discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Staff Development & Training
Supervise, mentor, and develop laboratory scientists and technical personnel.
Coordinate employee onboarding, training, and competency assessments.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing professional development.
Promote a collaborative, quality-focused laboratory environment.
Support recruitment and retention of qualified laboratory professionals.
Technical & Clinical Support
Provide advanced technical expertise in HLA serology, molecular testing, and immunogenetics.
Assist with complex testing interpretation and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with laboratory leadership, clinical teams, and transplant-related stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory process optimization.
