Emory Healthcare·Atlanta, Georgia
Perform complex histocompatibility testing, including HLA antibody screening, typing, and crossmatching on clinical samples. Serve as a technical resource by providing training and mentoring to other HLA staff while ensuring the validity of test results.
Overview Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking an HLA Technologist II who will have the opportunity to work in one of the best ASHI-Accredited HLA Labs in the country with world-renown Medical Directors as part of a leading teaching hospital. This role will provide exposure to complex situations and will require analytical and problem-solving skills.
2:45pm - 11:15pm, Tuesday - Saturday, with a holiday rotation *Please note, there is an on-call component to the position Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.
We provide: Sign-on and Relocation bonus incentives (when applicable) Comprehensive health benefits that start day one Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs And more! All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.
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Duties: Functions as a technical resource, performing complex assays and providing training and mentoring to other HLA staff. Performs standardized and high-complexity histocompatibility testing on various types of clinical samples. May perform tests in one scientific discipline or perform selected tests in multiple disciplines (crosstrain DNA/serology).
Tests may include: HLA antibody screen and identification, crossmatching, typing, and engraftment monitoring. Contribute to sample processing, test preparation, testing results, and generate reports. Serve as a technical resource for lower level technologist. Evaluates the validity of test results according to transplant program needs and confirms results by alternative methods. Uses knowledge of various complex laboratory techniques and procedures to generate quantitative and qualitative observations and initiate problem solving processes if indicated. Must be able to take on-call assignments for nights, holidays, and weekends on a rotating basis. Other duties may also be assigned.
Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical or biological science. Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency. Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services. Two years of medical technology or HLA experience (Medical Laboratory Technician experience is pro-rated). Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), MLS(ASCP) or categorical, MT(NCA), MT(AMT), MT(HHS or HEW), CHT(ABHI), CHS(ABHI). JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a biological science and two years of medical technology or HLA experience. Must hold a certification from an accredited agency such as ASCP, ABHI, or AMT.
Market context
In Georgia, HLA Technologist and Serology roles are typically driven by hospital, transplant, and reference lab needs, so employers often look for candidates who can step into complex immunology workflows with minimal ramp-up. These positions can be competitive because the work requires a bachelor’s degree, relevant HLA or medical technology experience, and certification from an accredited agency such as ASCP, ABHI, or AMT. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification and experience match before applying.