Lab Education Specialist I - Stem Cell

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Lab Education Specialist I – Stem Cell participates in identifying and planning laboratory education needs in collaboration with laboratory leadership and assists with preparing the education program budget. As directed by laboratory leadership and the Residency/Fellowship Program Director, the specialist participates in developing educational programs for medical trainees, including pathologists, residents, fellows, and postdoctoral trainees.

The position helps coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical laboratory education programs for students and interns rotating through the laboratory, in accordance with affiliate program requirements and in collaboration with Mayo School of Health Sciences and laboratory, division, and department leadership. The specialist also participates in developing and coordinating new-employee training and education programs to support regulatory and accreditation compliance.

The specialist may serve as clinical education faculty in formal Mayo School of Health Sciences programs as assigned, and teaches, trains, and mentors students and employees while maintaining competency in the laboratory specialty and education methodologies. At least 50% of the position’s time is spent on laboratory education activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, or human biological science from an accredited institution; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution plus a certificate in MLS.
• For histopathology or non-testing laboratories, a bachelor’s degree with laboratory certification if applicable.
• Two years of relevant laboratory experience.
• A HEW certificate may substitute for the specified degree.
• ASCP certification or another certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and self-initiative.
• Patience and ability to effectively coach and mentor others.
• Experience with data collection, organization, analysis, and delivery of information.
• Ability to work as a team member, take direction from others, and self-initiate and manage projects as appropriate.
• Application must include a CV/resume, cover letter, transcripts (unofficial copy accepted), and, for internal candidates, the past performance appraisal.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or employees.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and planning laboratory education needs with laboratory leadership.
• Assist with preparation of the education program budget.
• Participate in developing educational programs for medical trainees as directed by laboratory leadership and the Residency/Fellowship Program Director.
• Help coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical laboratory education programs for students and interns rotating in the laboratory, in accordance with affiliate program requirements.
• Participate in developing and coordinating new-employee training and education programs in collaboration with laboratory and division leadership to support regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Participate as clinical education faculty in formal Mayo School of Health Sciences programs as assigned.
• Teach, train, and mentor students and employees.
• Maintain competency in the laboratory specialty and in education methodologies.
• Spend at least 50% of work time on laboratory education activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level