HLA Fellow Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics

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April 29, 2026

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics HLA Laboratory

HLA Fellow – Physician/PhD

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of HLA Fellow for specialized training in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics within the Department of Pathology.

Position Highlights:

· RUSH HLA Laboratory supports both solid organ transplant programs (kidney and liver) and hematopoietic stem cell transplant programs.

· This DIT position is designed to prepare fellows for board certification by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) and HLA Laboratory Director certification by the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI).

· This two-year fellowship provides specialized training in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, equipping trainees with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become histocompatibility directors.

·Key Responsibilities:

    • Advanced Training – Providing in-depth education in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics using state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques.
    • Clinical Consultation – Developing expertise in clinical consultation and gaining insight into the patient populations served by the laboratory.
    • Laboratory Management – Training in the principles and practices of laboratory management.
      Certification Preparation – Ensuring trainees acquire the necessary knowledge and experience to qualify for ACHI board certification.
    • Upon successful completion of the two-year program, fellows may be considered for a two-year extension (total of four years) based on performance, competency, and departmental funding.
    • The position will assist with providing on call services to ensure 24 hours a day, 7 day a week coverage year round, including holidays.

Qualifications – must hold one of the following:

•A Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) and eligible for medical licensure in the state of Illinois 

•A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or D.Sc.) in biological or chemical sciences, medical technology, or laboratory science (DCLS). 

•Relevant fields include molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, anatomical sciences, microbiology, genetics, and organic chemistry. 

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities. Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities. 

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $75,000 - $80,000 per year

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at ourRush benefits page(https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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5. Teamwork/professional work style
5.1 Reports off to oncoming shift, verbally and/or by using unit specific written formats.
5.2 Remains on duty until relieved. Cross-covers multiple units as required.
5.3 Independently offers assistance to peers or other staff members when workload allows.
5.4 Communicates and negotiates breaks and absences from desk per unit protocol with unit leadership.
5.5 Maintains a clean and orderly nursing station and personal work and storage area.
5.6 Demonstrates commitment to patient confidentiality and values of Rush.
5.7 Accepts assignments, as delegated, by the unit leadership or the charge nurse.
5.8 Demonstrates adaptability to change and flexibility in accepting assignments that differ from the established norm.
5.9 Actively and enthusiastically participates in the orientation of new personnel including, but not limited to clerical, nursing, and medical personnel. Adheres to Unit Clerk dress code.
6. Continuous quality improvement
6.1 Takes responsibility for correcting hazards, or reporting faulty equipment, which may endanger self and others and reports status of equipment to unit leadership.
6.2 Is aware of and participates in department and Rush quality improvement initiatives.
7. Education and self-development
7.1 Seeks continual opportunities to learn and assumes accountability for annual mandatory inservice requirements.
7.2 Attends staff meetings on scheduled workdays and signs off on minutes of all other meetings.

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