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Requisition Number: FE04899
Working Title: Assistant Director of HLA/Tissue Typing
Department Name: 7H600:PATHOLOGY
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree
Required Related Experience
The faculty member must have:
- MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree.
- Board certification in Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or PhD in an appropriate discipline
- Fellowship training in clinical histocompatibility and Board Certificated/Eligible by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics with qualifications as a Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor and Clinical Consultant for the subspecialty Histocompatibility, under the 2023 CLIA Final Rule in the following areas of accreditation: Solid Organ Transplantation: Live Donor, Solid Organ Transplantation: Deceased Donor, Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation: Unrelated Donor
- Licensed in Kentucky (for MD/DO candidates)
- Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.
- Knowledge of pathology and laboratory medicine practices in a variety of clinical, teaching and research environments.
- Demonstrated interest and ability in scholarly activity evidenced by peer review publications.
Required License/Registration/Certification
1. MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree.
2. Board certification in Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or PhD in an appropriate discipline
3. Fellowship training in clinical histocompatibility and Board Certificated/Eligible by the American Board of Pathology or the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics with qualifications as a Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor and Clinical Consultant for the subspecialty Histocompatibility, under the 2023 CLIA Final Rule in the following areas of accreditation: Solid Organ Transplantation: Live Donor, Solid Organ Transplantation: Deceased Donor, Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation: Unrelated Donor
Job Summary
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is recruiting an academic immunologist at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Clinical Pathology, with fellowship training in clinical histocompatibility, to serve as Assistant Director of the HLA/Tissue Typing Laboratory. The qualified candidate will hold either an MD, DO or PhD and be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Pathology or the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics. ACHI certification or eligibility to be certified by ACHI as an HLA Laboratory Director is required. Academic rank, compensation and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate would join an academic hospital-based practice and engage primarily in clinical service duties. Responsibilities include participating in the director on-service rotation, HLA lab test review and sign-out, clinical consultation and educational outreach to the UK Healthcare solid organ transplant and hematopoietic cell transplant programs, and planning, validating, and implementing all aspects of histocompatibility testing. Interested applicants are also encouraged to participate in an active research program appropriate to title series and rank. This open-rank position is available December 1, 2026.
The UK College of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is a strong, multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together. There is a strong institutional commitment to maintain and enhance clinical excellence, scholarly activities and training the next generation of pathologists. Our department encompasses 43 faculty members, 11 staff members, and 21 residents and fellows across 6 accredited programs, while also contributing to the education of medical students and graduate trainees.
Providers in the department care for UK HealthCare patients across all clinical sites. Annually we oversee the direction of over 5.5 million laboratory billables, 36,000 surgical pathology and 16,000 cytology cases. Our faculty supports numerous multidisciplinary/tumor boards supporting all UK HealthCare Clinical Departments and the Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky’s only NCI designated center.
Our department is part of a college with robust research programs and initiatives, contributing to the advancement of health across Kentucky and beyond. Faculty, staff, and learners contribute to high-impact, transdisciplinary research projects and have access to state-of-the-art facilities and technology on campus. 36% of our faculty secure grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries as both Principal Investigators and collaboratively as Co-Investigators.
This position affords an excellent career opportunity in a vibrant and growing academic healthcare center with six healthcare colleges. The university is located in Lexington, Kentucky, a family-friendly dynamic medium-sized city with excellent schools, housing, cultural opportunities and outdoor activities.
Interested candidates should submit CV and Cover Letter along with their application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Amy S. Gewirtz, MD, Professor and Chair, via email: mhollan@uky.edu
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Clinical Pathologist
Requisition Number: FE04899
Working Title: Assistant Director of HLA/Tissue Typing
Department Name: 7H600:PATHOLOGY
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree
Required Related Experience
The faculty member must have:
- MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree.
- Board certification in Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or PhD in an appropriate discipline
- Fellowship training in clinical histocompatibility and Board Certificated/Eligible by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics with qualifications as a Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor and Clinical Consultant for the subspecialty Histocompatibility, under the 2023 CLIA Final Rule in the following areas of accreditation: Solid Organ Transplantation: Live Donor, Solid Organ Transplantation: Deceased Donor, Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation: Unrelated Donor
- Licensed in Kentucky (for MD/DO candidates)
- Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.
- Knowledge of pathology and laboratory medicine practices in a variety of clinical, teaching and research environments.
- Demonstrated interest and ability in scholarly activity evidenced by peer review publications.
Required License/Registration/Certification
1. MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree.
2. Board certification in Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or PhD in an appropriate discipline
3. Fellowship training in clinical histocompatibility and Board Certificated/Eligible by the American Board of Pathology or the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics with qualifications as a Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor and Clinical Consultant for the subspecialty Histocompatibility, under the 2023 CLIA Final Rule in the following areas of accreditation: Solid Organ Transplantation: Live Donor, Solid Organ Transplantation: Deceased Donor, Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation: Unrelated Donor
Job Summary
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is recruiting an academic immunologist at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Clinical Pathology, with fellowship training in clinical histocompatibility, to serve as Assistant Director of the HLA/Tissue Typing Laboratory. The qualified candidate will hold either an MD, DO or PhD and be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Pathology or the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics. ACHI certification or eligibility to be certified by ACHI as an HLA Laboratory Director is required. Academic rank, compensation and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate would join an academic hospital-based practice and engage primarily in clinical service duties. Responsibilities include participating in the director on-service rotation, HLA lab test review and sign-out, clinical consultation and educational outreach to the UK Healthcare solid organ transplant and hematopoietic cell transplant programs, and planning, validating, and implementing all aspects of histocompatibility testing. Interested applicants are also encouraged to participate in an active research program appropriate to title series and rank. This open-rank position is available December 1, 2026.
The UK College of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is a strong, multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together. There is a strong institutional commitment to maintain and enhance clinical excellence, scholarly activities and training the next generation of pathologists. Our department encompasses 43 faculty members, 11 staff members, and 21 residents and fellows across 6 accredited programs, while also contributing to the education of medical students and graduate trainees.
Providers in the department care for UK HealthCare patients across all clinical sites. Annually we oversee the direction of over 5.5 million laboratory billables, 36,000 surgical pathology and 16,000 cytology cases. Our faculty supports numerous multidisciplinary/tumor boards supporting all UK HealthCare Clinical Departments and the Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky’s only NCI designated center.
Our department is part of a college with robust research programs and initiatives, contributing to the advancement of health across Kentucky and beyond. Faculty, staff, and learners contribute to high-impact, transdisciplinary research projects and have access to state-of-the-art facilities and technology on campus. 36% of our faculty secure grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries as both Principal Investigators and collaboratively as Co-Investigators.
This position affords an excellent career opportunity in a vibrant and growing academic healthcare center with six healthcare colleges. The university is located in Lexington, Kentucky, a family-friendly dynamic medium-sized city with excellent schools, housing, cultural opportunities and outdoor activities.
Interested candidates should submit CV and Cover Letter along with their application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Amy S. Gewirtz, MD, Professor and Chair, via email: mhollan@uky.edu
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Pathologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
Employers filing your H-1B petition need proof of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification alongside your medical degree. Have these credentials evaluated and on hand before you reach the offer stage to avoid petition delays.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Academic medical centers and nonprofit research hospitals often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B petitioners, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. Prioritize these institutions if you want a predictable filing timeline rather than waiting on the April registration window.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Pathologist openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, so you spend time on roles where sponsorship is already established rather than asking hiring managers cold.
Benchmark prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run your title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally bound to meet.
Clarify subspecialty board certification with USCIS
If you hold subspecialty board certification in anatomic, clinical, or forensic pathology, confirm with your petitioning employer which specialty the I-129 will reference. USCIS reviews degree-to-role fit closely for physician petitions, and a mismatch between your boards and the job description can trigger an RFE.
Understand the 60-day grace period when changing labs
If you're switching from one pathology group to another mid-status, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your employment ends. Your new employer's H-1B petition must be filed and receipted before that window closes to maintain continuous authorized status.
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Find Clinical Pathologist JobsClinical Pathologist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Pathologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Clinical Pathologist positions require at minimum a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree plus board certification, satisfying the H-1B specialty occupation standard that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. USCIS consistently approves physician petitions under this category when the employer documents the degree requirement in the job description and LCA.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Pathologists?
Academic medical centers, hospital-based pathology departments, independent reference laboratories, and nonprofit research institutions are the most common H-1B sponsors for this role. Academic and nonprofit employers often qualify as cap-exempt petitioners, letting them file outside the annual lottery at any time of year. You can browse employers with confirmed LCA filing history for pathology roles on Migrate Mate.
What documents does my employer need to file my H-1B petition?
Your employer needs your medical degree transcripts, ECFMG certification if you trained abroad, state medical license or a documented path to licensure, board certification credentials, and a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL before submitting Form I-129 to USCIS. Reference laboratories in particular scrutinize state licensure requirements early because some states require licensure as a condition of employment, not just H-1B approval.
Can a Clinical Pathologist work at multiple laboratory sites on one H-1B?
Working at multiple locations under one H-1B requires a separate LCA for each worksite location listed in the petition. If you split time between a hospital's main campus and a satellite lab in a different metropolitan statistical area, your employer must file LCAs covering each site and post the required notice at all locations. Failing to do this is one of the more common compliance gaps in multi-site pathology arrangements.
What happens to my H-1B status if the laboratory is acquired or merges?
A corporate acquisition or merger that qualifies as a successor-in-interest under USCIS rules lets the new employer assume the existing H-1B petition without refiling, provided the job duties, location, and wage remain materially unchanged. If the acquisition changes your employer of record in a way that does not meet successor-in-interest criteria, the new entity must file a new H-1B petition before you begin working for them.
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