Temporary HLA Serology Administrative Analyst (Health Care Senior Professional)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

80d • $42

About The Position

This role holds a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities that an experienced HLA professional would find rewarding including the following overview: Enters and reviews HLA typing and unacceptable antigens for both UNOS and Paired Exchange Programs. Provides additional support for the Transplant center’s Paired Exchange Programs which includes adding/updating HLA typing, pulling waitlist for donors, and completing virtual crossmatches when requested. Completing TIEDI donor and recipient data for UNOS. Adheres to standards of external regulatory bodies including ABHI, CAP, and CLIA. Understands principles of histocompatibility and immunogenetics. Works independently and with other HLA laboratory staff including Analysts and other management staff; readily adapts to changes in work environment; performs multiple tasks simultaneously. Communicates effectively with others. Participates in continuing education; demonstrates initiative in accomplishing the goals of the laboratory.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a biological science or chemical science from an accredited institution.
• American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) certification as a Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) is required.

Nice To Haves

• A strong background in immunology and genetics.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, MLS(ASCP).

Responsibilities

• Review that patient HLA typing is logged into UNOS correctly.
• Add in unacceptable antigens (avoids) as stated in the transplant program’s joint written agreements.
• Ensure that the data on listing forms matches what entered in ClinImmune’s electronic record keeping database (i.e., HLALM or mTilda).
• Complete recipient and donor TIEDI forms.
• Clearly communicate with transplant coordinators as needed.
• Review that patient HLA typing is logged into paired exchange database correctly.
• Run kidney offer lists for transplant programs when requested.
• Perform virtual crossmatches for transplant programs when requested and report results accurately and concisely.
• Actively participate in quality assurance program.
• Review procedure manual at least biannually and new or revised protocols as they are established.
• Participate in and/or present continuing education activities, including annual re-training in laboratory safety issues.
• Follow all established policies and protocols related to result review, reporting and quality control.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by Director or HLA General Supervisor.
• Organize workload for maximum efficiency.
• Assist co-workers to meet turn-around-time.

Benefits

• Remote work eligibility.
• Collaboration with world-renowned clinicians and scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree