Posted: 02-May-26
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Internal Number: 27019
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.
· RUSH HLA Laboratory supports both solid organ transplant programs (kidney, heart, lung, liver, intestine) 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.
· RUSH HLA Laboratory supports both solid organ transplant programs (kidney, heart, lung, liver, intestine) 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).
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.
