Team Lead- Histology Lab

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

2d • $32 - $49

About The Position

The Team Lead contributes to patient diagnosis, treatment, and care by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens. The role involves processing, embedding, and microtomy of surgical tissues; frozen-section staining; routine H&E and special staining, including electromicrotomy, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry; tissue processing; equipment maintenance; record retention; and use of the pathology Laboratory Information System.

In the absence of the histology supervisor, the Team Lead is responsible for the histology department's day-to-day operations. The role maintains complete and accurate work 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, coordinates staff shift coverage and workload distribution, and performs other activities as directed. The position may involve handling chemicals, reagents, and hazardous chemical waste.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in histology, biology, or a field emphasizing anatomical, biological, and chemical sciences, and at least 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 at least 4 years of laboratory experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated good judgment in dealing with procedural and technical issues.
• For international or foreign-trained applicants, a detailed equivalency evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent degree is required. The evaluation must be completed by an organization listed as a member of NACES or AICE, and the applicant is responsible for the cost.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in test development and immunohistochemistry.
• HT or HTL (ASCP) certification.
• 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 staining, and special staining such as electromicrotomy, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry.
• Maintain equipment and records, and 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 when required.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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