MLS Supervisor - Molecular Pathology and Flow Cytometry

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

Job summary

The Department of Pathology at the University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an MLS Supervisor (Clinical Care/Specialized Services Supervisor) to ensure the smooth, the smooth, efficient operation of a clinical laboratory unit or shift. Performs clinical laboratory analyses on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease.

This 100%-time, 1st shift, Monday-Friday position will lead other laboratory professionals, troubleshoot procedures,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited college/university.
• At least 4 years clinical laboratory experience within the past five years.
• At least 2 years of experience with high complexity testing.
• At least 1 year of experience performing testing using molecular pathology methods.
• Certification as MLS/MLT or ASCP specialist in appropriate laboratory discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to lead teams on projects or policy updates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary in-house supervisory staff member for assigned section and Core Services.
• Communicate project statuses to appropriate others and manage customer expectations effectively.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses on clinical and research specimens.
• Serve as the technical expert for patient test result interpretation and procedures.
• Perform assigned bench duties and maintain technical competency.
• Provide direct supervision of assigned personnel.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通 skills

Leadership abilities

Project and policy leadership

Customer expectation management

Communication skills

Education

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

ASCP certification (MLS/MLT or specialist)

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Database management

Middleware

Web applications

Job description

The Department of Pathology is seeking an MLS Supervisor (Clinical Care/Specialized Services Supervisor) to ensure the smooth, the smooth, efficient operation of a clinical laboratory unit or shift. Performs clinical laboratory analyses on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. Many of these procedures involve numerous highly complex tests and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Monitors for accurate performance of approved procedures while troubleshooting and ensuring training and instruction. This position will have responsibility for leading other laboratory professionals and continuously interacting and consulting with section management and other allied health care professionals.

This position is 100%-time, 1st shift, Monday-Friday.

Duties to Include

• Serve as a primary in-house supervisory staff member for assigned section and in Core Services.
• Communicate project statuses to appropriate others and manage customer expectations effectively.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses on clinical and research specimens.
• Serve as the technical expert for patient test result interpretation, specific tasks, work processes and procedures performed in a unit/shift.
• Perform assigned bench duties regularly and maintain technical competency on designated benches.
• Provide direct supervision of assigned personnel.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. 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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• At least 4 years clinical laboratory experience within the past five (5) years is required.
• At least 2 years of experience with high complexity testing is required.
• At least 1 year of experience performing testing using molecular pathology methods is required.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or specialist certification in appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 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

• Comprehensive experience in molecular (nucleic acid-based) techniques and associated instrumentation is highly desirable.
• Experience in flow cytometry techniques and associated instrumentation is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated technical writing (particularly for NCCLS and CAP-compliant documents) is desired.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with laboratory information systems, database, middleware, and web applications are desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in supervisory responsibilities in an academic medical center.
• Experience working in an academic health center is desirable.
• Experience with validation and implementation of new testing or instruments.
• Experience with laboratory inspection and accreditation activities.
• Knowledge of and applied experience working with collective bargaining work rules.
• Experience developing and delivering laboratory sciences-based technical training.
• Experience working with laboratory automation.

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.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at [e-mail].

Applicant Resource Center

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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
• Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate

Contact Information

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