Senior Scientist, HLA/SLA Laboratory & R&D
United Therapeutics Corporation
Full-time
On-site
Morrisville, NC
Clinical Research and Development
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Role Summary
Senior Scientist, HLA/SLA Laboratory & R&D — Supervises the HLA/SLA laboratory, oversees assay development and validation, trains and supports technologists, maintains QC/QA documentation and regulatory readiness, and contributes to R&D initiatives in translational or commercial research.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Laboratory Oversight: Manage all aspects of HLA and SLA typing, antibody screening, and compatibility testing; perform assay development and validation studies; maintain QC/QA documentation and regulatory readiness; train and support technologists and junior scientists
- Research & Development Leadership: Manage strategic R&D projects focused on SLA typing technologies (NGS and Nanopore); supervise development of novel assays (single antigen bead arrays, customized antibody panels); collaborate with academic/commercial/biotech partners on grant writing, publications, and technology transfer
- Strategic & Administrative Duties: Contribute to laboratory budgets, staffing, and capital planning; direct and manage team of technologists and trainees including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, mentoring and career development; represent the lab at institutional leadership meetings and translational research symposia; perform other duties including high-resolution HLA/SLA typing using sequencing platforms, Luminex antibody screening, flow cytometric crossmatches, and immune functional assays
Qualifications
- Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or related field with 10+ years of experience, or
- Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience, or
- PhD with 5+ years of experience
- 5+ years of experience in a high-complexity clinical lab with leadership
- Experience with HLA and SLA typing technologies (NGS, Nanopore, PCR-SSP, flow cytometry)
- Proven record of research productivity, assay development, and/or grant acquisition
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for clinical and animal-based immunogenetics
- Previous managerial experience
- Knowledge of current biomedical research trends, especially immunology and transplant science
- Ability to develop and execute strategic R&D plans aligned with organizational goals
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, including bioinformatics and statistical software
Skills
- Molecular typing
- Luminex antibody testing
- Flow cytometry
- Cell culture
- CLIA/CAP-compliant supervisory experience
- Project management and collaboration
Education
- As listed in Qualifications