The University of Texas Medical Branch · 1 month ago
Histocompatibility Scientist/Technologist - Tissue Antigen Lab
Galveston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Texas Medical Branch is a healthcare institution seeking a Histocompatibility Scientist/Technologist for their Tissue Antigen Lab. The role involves conducting histocompatibility testing for transplantation, ensuring the accuracy of results, and coordinating with the transplant team.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Conducts specialized blood tests to determine antibody level of transplant recipients
Performs histocompatibility testing for transplantation and disease associations
Assures accuracy of results and reports to transplant surgeon and other appropriate personnel
Evaluates immunocompetency of transplant patient prior to and following procedure when necessary
Coordinates donor/recipient information and status with transplant team
Participates in on-call rotation schedule of 24 hours a day, 365 days a year coverage for deceased donor testing
Draws blood from normal control subjects as necessary
Maintains complete records of transplant patients
Prepares and enters test data and results into computer
Monitors and evaluates quality control procedures
Responsible for laboratory safety proficiency
Assists in evaluating laboratory services and procedures and makes recommendations
Assists in evaluation of new testing procedures and techniques
Assists in development and update of laboratory manual
Adheres to internal controls established for department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science
One (1) year laboratory or phlebotomy experience
Certification as a Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) or Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI)
MLS Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or MT Certification by American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Obtain ACHI, MLS, or AMT certification within 12 months of hire
Preferred
One (1) year experience in a clinical histocompatibility laboratory
Company
The University of Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-09-13Grant
2019-04-09Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
Donna Sollenberger
EVP and CEO, Health System
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