HLA Lab Manager

Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory Manager

Seattle

$1000 Colleague Referral Bonus*

Holtermann & Associates has contracted with The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) to conduct a focused search identifying a seasoned manager to assume the leadership role in the Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory.

SCCA is a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC), University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC), and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center (CHRMC).

The Seattle hematopoietic stem cell transplant program began with the pioneering work of Nobel Laureate Dr. E. D. Thomas. This program today continues to provide high quality patient care with superior medical outcomes through dedicated multi-specialty clinical care and cutting edge clinical research collaborations among the physicians and medical scientists of the SCCA, FHCRC, UWMC and CHRMC. The mission of the Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory (CIL) is to provide world-class clinical Immunogenetics testing using state of the art technology to assure the highest quality services.

Major responsibilities:

Administrative leadership of laboratory operations

Responsibility for billing and charge capture

Development and monitoring of operating and capital budgets

Coordination of the leadership, activities and interactions of individual department units, including coordinator office, cell processing and DNA isolation, HLA intermediate and high resolution typing, serological typing/antigen expression, antibody screening, cross matching and engraftment monitoring

Responsibility for laboratory personnel issues, including hiring, training and development, continuing education and disciplinary actions

Providing operational planning and support for projects within CIL and across SCCA departments for continuous process improvement

Required Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in biological science or medical technology,

Five years experience in HLA or related field

At least two years experience at the supervisory level, with increasing levels of responsibility.

Knowledge of ASHI and additional relevant regulatory requirements

Budget and revenue cycle experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication and personnel management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor staff. This position requires the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with laboratory staff, health care professionals, and researchers across departments in a clinical research setting.

Experience the best of two worlds…

Working at the prestigious Seattle Cancer Care Alliance while living in beautiful Seattle!

This is a rare opportunity to work in a collaborative relationship with energetic and visionary leadership; exceptional potential for future professional growth; and a community that provides a great quality of life.  This organization truly believes in accountability, respect and teamwork - not only with patients and their families, but also with each other. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join this rapidly growing healthcare system.

Diversity in the workplace is valued and applicants of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be offered excellent pay, relocation assistance, excellent benefits, retirement plan, and opportunities for career advancement.

Experience the very best in the Northwest’s unique settings. Blending rich cultural cosmopolitan living with small town traditions and the vastness of the great outdoors, colleges, universities, museums, artisans, theatre, and the symphony are part of a community experiencing a true renaissance.  Located in the shadow of Mount Rainer and on the waters of Puget Sound this area offers exceptional recreational activities and a quality of life found only in the Pacific Northwest.

Given your position, possibly you know individuals who are appropriate for and interested in this exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization.

*We award a $1000 networking bonus when your referral is hired.

Pat Holtermann – Holtermann & Associates – 888-778-0098
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Send confidential resume to pat@hva-jobs.com