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Technical Specialist, HLALocation: Boston Teaching HospitalDay shift.No weekends and no holidays.Salary range: $40hr - high $50'shr.The Histocompatibility (HLA) Lab Technical Specialist is a key resource in the HLA lab. The individual in this position reports to the HLA lab Technical Director and is responsible for compliance, quality assurance and performance improvement, and assists in ensuring optimal laboratory operations. In addition, this individual is very involved in the implementation of new tests. Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science or medical technology or clinical laboratory science.Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) certification required (ACHI).6+ years of experience in a Histocompatibility (HLA) testing environment.Preferred qualifications:LeadershipSupervisory experience, project management, or a quality role in a histocompatibility testing testing preferred.Demonstrated knowledge in all areas of a histocompatibility laboratory accredited for solid organ and bone marrow petence with antibody screening and analysis.PCR-based typing experience (rSSO, SSP, SBT, or NGS).Troubleshooting experience with assays and equipment.Demonstrated knowledge of flow cytometry equipment, assays, and analysis.