Team Lead - Histology Lab

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead contributes to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens. Responsibilities include processing, embedding, and microtomy of all surgical tissues; and frozen section staining; routine H&E and special staining such as electrommicrotomy, immunoflourscence, and immunohistochemistry; tissue processing; equipment maintenance and record retention; and knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information System. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the histology department in the absence of the histology supervisor. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of data generated and work performed; assists in Quality Management and problem solving; participates in testing and implementation of new equipment; develops protocols and QC slides; helps train new personnel; monitors supplies as needed; helps coordinate staff shift coverage and workload distribution; and assists in other activities as directed. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the department. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials. Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dane discussing a life-changing career in Histology at Mayo Clinic. This position is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university in histology, biology or having emphasized anatomical, biological, and chemical sciences and minimum 2 years laboratory experience; or Associate of Science degree from an accredited college/university in histology, biology or having emphasized anatomical, biological, and chemical science required and a minimum 4 years laboratory experience.
Excellent communication organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated good judgment in dealing with a variety of procedural and technical issues
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application: MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
MUST show US equivalent degree
Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

Nice To Haves

Experience in test development and immunohistochemistry preferred.
HT or HTL (ASCP) Licensure
A Florida State Clinical Laboratory Technologist Supervisor License is preferred

Responsibilities

Processing, embedding, and microtomy of all surgical tissues
Frozen section staining
Routine H&E and special staining such as electrommicrotomy, immunoflourscence, and immunohistochemistry
Tissue processing
Equipment maintenance and record retention
Knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information System
Day-to-day operations of the histology department in the absence of the histology supervisor
Maintaining complete and accurate documentation of data generated and work performed
Assisting in Quality Management and problem solving
Participating in testing and implementation of new equipment
Developing protocols and QC slides
Helping train new personnel
Monitoring supplies as needed
Coordinating staff shift coverage and workload distribution
Assisting in other activities as directed
Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the department
Handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials