Medical Lab Scientist Supervisor - Histology

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor in the Department of Pathology to oversee histology procedures, staff and quality assurance. The role involves ensuring smooth operations, safety, and regulatory compliance while providing leadership and expert technical guidance to pathologists, trainees, and the Histology Laboratory Director.

Responsibilities include supervising histology activities, disseminating information, planning work to ensure efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical lab science or medical technology.
• 1–3 years of clinical laboratory experience in the past five years.
• Certification as MLS/ASCP or MT/HEW required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversees histology laboratory operations, workflow, and staffing.
• Performs supervisory duties and ensures quality and safety compliance.
• Troubleshoots issues, maintains procedures, and guides staff.
• Collaborates with Pathology leadership, pathologists, and trainees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology

Job description

• Cover Letter

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor to perform histologic procedures to provide data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and supervises the operational activities of the Histology Laboratory. Ensures the smooth, efficient operation of the Histology Laboratory through oversight of workflow, staffing, quality assurance, safety, regulatory compliance, troubleshooting, and staff instruction. Performs and oversees specialized histologic procedures that require technical expertise, professional judgment, and problem-solving skills. Continuously interacts and consults with the Histology Laboratory Director, Anatomic Pathology Assistant Laboratory Manager, Anatomic Pathology Quality Engineer, pathologists and trainees, and other members of the Anatomic Pathology management team regarding laboratory operations, quality initiatives, and service needs. Performs supervisory functions for the Histology Laboratory. This position is 100% time, Monday – Friday, 0630-1500.

Duties To Include

• Demonstrates expertise and leadership in Histology, serving as the reference point in the knowledge of the specific tasks, process and procedures performed in the unit.
• Performs supervisory functions for Histology.
• Ensures dissemination of information.
• Plans work activities in the designated area to ensure smooth and effective operation.
• Promptly investigates and resolves problems concerning testing, instruments, supplies and procedures.

To learn more: https://pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited college/university is required.
• Reasonable (1 – 3 years) clinical laboratory experience within the past five (5) years is required.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or specialist certification in appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and skills shown by successfully leading teams/groups in projects, work assignments, policy updates, etc is required.

Desirable Qualifications

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

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Pathology Human Resources at [e-mail].

Applicant Resource Center –

OurApplicant Resource Centeris now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.

Hours

• Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Or by appointment: [e-mail] schedule an appointment or just stop by.

Visit the website for more information: Application Resource Center | University of Iowa Health Care

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Clin Care/Spec Svcs Supv
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 56,697.00
• Starting Salary Maximum: to Commensurate

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Brenda Carey
• Contact Email: [e-mail]