Medical Lab Scientist Supervisor - Histology

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor to perform histologic procedures that provide data for diagnosing and treating disease and to supervise the operational activities of the Histology Laboratory. The supervisor ensures smooth and efficient laboratory operations through oversight of workflow, staffing, quality assurance, safety, regulatory compliance, troubleshooting, and staff instruction. The position performs and oversees specialized histologic procedures requiring technical expertise, professional judgment, and problem-solving skills. The supervisor regularly consults with the Histology Laboratory Director, Anatomic Pathology Assistant Laboratory Manager, Anatomic Pathology Quality Engineer, pathologists and trainees, and other Anatomic Pathology management team members about laboratory operations, quality initiatives, and service needs.

This is a 100% time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 0630 to 1500. The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center serving Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from elsewhere in the United States and overseas. Its Clinical Laboratories provide comprehensive patient care and participate in educational programs for medical students, clinical laboratory scientists, and biomedical scientists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited college or university.
• Reasonable clinical laboratory experience, defined as 1–3 years within the past five years.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from ASCP, or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from HEW.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including successfully leading teams or groups in projects, work assignments, policy updates, or similar activities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a supervisor in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience working in an academic health center.

Responsibilities

• Perform histologic procedures to provide data used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Supervise the operational activities of the Histology Laboratory, including workflow, staffing, quality assurance, safety, regulatory compliance, troubleshooting, and staff instruction.
• Perform and oversee specialized histologic procedures requiring technical expertise, professional judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Consult with laboratory and Anatomic Pathology leadership, pathologists, trainees, and other management team members regarding operations, quality initiatives, and service needs.
• Serve as a Histology subject-matter reference for tasks, processes, and procedures performed in the unit.
• Perform supervisory functions for Histology.
• Ensure dissemination of information.
• Plan work activities in the designated area to support smooth and effective operation.
• Promptly investigate and resolve problems concerning testing, instruments, supplies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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