Team Lead- Histology Lab

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Team Lead contributes to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens. The role performs processing, embedding, and microtomy of surgical tissues; frozen section staining; routine H&E and special staining, including electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry; tissue processing; equipment maintenance; and record retention. The position also requires knowledge of the pathology Laboratory Information System. The Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the histology department in the absence of the histology supervisor. The role maintains complete and accurate documentation, assists with Quality Management and problem solving, participates in testing and implementing new equipment, develops protocols and QC slides, helps train new personnel, monitors supplies, helps coordinate staff shift coverage and workload distribution, and performs other activities as directed. The position requires knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the department and may involve handling chemicals, reagents, and hazardous chemical waste. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Applications must include a CV/resume and cover letter. Internationally or foreign-trained applicants must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by an organization belonging to NACES or AICE. Applicants are responsible for the evaluation cost.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in histology, biology, or a field emphasizing anatomical, biological, and chemical sciences, and a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience; or an Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university in histology, biology, or a field emphasizing anatomical, biological, and chemical science, and a minimum of 4 years of laboratory experience.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated good judgment when dealing with procedural and technical issues.
HT or HTL (ASCP) license or certification.
Applications must include a CV/resume and cover letter.
Internationally or foreign-trained applicants must provide a detailed equivalency evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent degree, completed by a NACES- or AICE-member organization; the applicant is responsible for the evaluation cost.

Nice To Haves

Experience in test development and immunohistochemistry.
Florida State Clinical Laboratory Technologist Supervisor License.

Responsibilities

Accurately process surgical pathology specimens, including processing, embedding, and microtomy of surgical tissues.
Perform frozen section staining, routine H&E and special staining, including electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry.
Perform tissue processing and maintain equipment and records.
Use the pathology Laboratory Information System.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the histology department in the absence of the histology supervisor.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of data generated and work performed.
Assist with Quality Management and problem solving.
Participate in testing and implementation of new equipment.
Develop protocols and QC slides.
Help train new personnel.
Monitor supplies as needed.
Help coordinate staff shift coverage and workload distribution.
Assist with other activities as directed.
Handle chemicals, reagents, and hazardous chemical waste materials as needed.