Job Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• UNOS Support: 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.

• Paired Exchange Support (NKR and APKD): Review that patient HLA typing is logged into paired exchange database correctly. Add in unacceptable antigens (avoids) as stated in the transplant center’s joint written agreements. Run kidney offer lists for transplant programs when requested. Perform virtual crossmatches for transplant programs when requested and reports results accurately and concisely communicates them as needed. Clearly communicate with transplant coordinators as needed.

• Quality Assurance: Actively participates in quality assurance program. Reviews procedure manual at least biannually and new or revised protocols as they are established. Participates in and/or presents continuing education activities, including annual re-training in laboratory safety issues in handling bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, hazardous wastes and fire. Works with the quality unit to revise SOPs and report errors.

• Additional Duties & Responsibilities: Follows all established policies and protocols related to result review, reporting and quality control. Performs additional tasks as requested by Director or HLA General Supervisor. Organizes workload for maximum efficiency. Assists co-workers to meet turnaround time.

Work Location:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

As an academic based biotechnology company, ClinImmune is committed to providing the highest quality service and support to clinical customers and researchers locally and abroad. Our prime location at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus allows for collaboration with world-renowned clinicians and scientists. ClinImmune is an academic and clinical component of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

   

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, or chemical science from an accredited institution.

• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

• Two (2) years of professional experience with HLA data analysis.

• American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) certification as a Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS).

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with and a strong background in HLA Testing and nomenclature.

• Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, MLS(ASCP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Follows all established policies and protocols related to result review, reporting, and quality control.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume

2. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Tim Lovato, timothy.lovato@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 3/21/26

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $66,536 – $84,634.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu​.

Background Check Statement:

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Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.