Team Lead - Histology

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; cryotomy and frozen section staining; routine H&E and special staining; small tissue gross examination/tissue processing; equipment maintenance and record retention; and knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information System. Responsible for the day to day operations of surgical pathology or 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 life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required.May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**

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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; or meet CLIA-88 regulations (42CFR493.1487 through 1491) for high complexity testing and a minimum of 6 years histology experience.

Additional Skills and Qualifications: 

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills. Strong leadership skills and demonstrated good judgment in dealing with a variety of procedural and technical issues. Experience in test development and immunohistochemistry preferred.

Requires(PLEASE ATTACH) 

• CV/Resume
• UNOFFICAL, OR OFFICAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
• and for foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.

For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information.  The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.  

International transcript:

• MUST have a DETAILED 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

License or Certification: 

HT or HTL (ASCP) required.

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