Supervisor, Medical Laboratory
Supervisor, Medical Laboratory
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$ 45000 - 70000
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Job Description
Job Title
Supervisor Medical LaboratoryAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vet Med PathobiologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational medical and research center. Today we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns todays discoveries into proactive solutions for animals humans and the environment. Together we strive to support the goals of the faculty staff and students in teaching research and outreach programs. To learn more please visit our website
What we want
The Medical Laboratory Supervisor under general supervision manages laboratory operations and supervises assigned staff.
What you need to know
Salary: $45000-$70000
Special Instructions: A cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Travel: May require up to 5% or more travel including travel for continuing education annually
Schedule: May require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in biological sciences or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2 years of experience in IHC (/- IFC) techniques to include: image analysis antibody handling and selection antibody optimization and troubleshooting.
Preferred Qualifications
35 years of experience in IHC (/- IFC) techniques to include: image analysis antibody handling and selection antibody optimization and troubleshooting
12 years of supervisory or lead technician experience
Emotional intelligence/difficult dialogues/mediation training; leadership training; iLab or other laboratory management tracking system familiarity; publications; manuscript or grant writing experience; advanced image acquisition using fluorescence microscopy; skilled in digital image analysis and fluorophore selection; multimarker staining experience
ASCP certification (HT or HTL) or equivalent experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of tissue processing antigen retrieval and staining techniques
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Ability to multitask prioritize and manage team workflows effectively
Basic computer skills in word processing spread sheets statistical analysis and presentations
Basic microscopy (Light and Fluorescence) skills
Strong desire to develop new techniques and learn new procedures
Customer service orientated with excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well under deadlines.
Ability to positively interact with varied groups of university personnel.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
This position may direct and/or evaluate the work of others
Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations and Maintenance
Perform advanced immunohistochemistry (IHC) an immunofluorescence (IFC) staining procedures including manual and automated protocols on FFPE tissue and cryosections
Maintain program and troubleshoot IHC/IFC instrumentation and lab equipment
Maintain adequate supply of reagents and inventory supplies to ensure efficient operation of the laboratory.
Review and implement new antibody validations and protocol optimizations for veterinary diagnostic and research needs
Ensure proper documentation and quality control processes
Develop and update laboratory standard operating procedures as needed
Develop and maintain a procedure manual for IHC/IFC protocols for antibodies used/developed by the lab; species cross-reactivity with commonly used antibodies; and diagnosis of noninfectious conditions and infectious agents commonly encountered in veterinary medicine.
Supervisory
Interviews and hires new laboratory personnel as needed.
Performs annual evaluations of job performance of laboratory personnel.
Schedules vacation and holiday duties for laboratory personnel to maintain laboratory operation during these periods.
Trains new and replacement personnel in the laboratory and conducts periodic in service training of current personnel.
Develops and implements daily to weekly schedules for maintenance of equipment and reagents.
Assigns responsibilities to laboratory personnel.
Develops a schedule of duties to be performed by the laboratory.
Resolves all personnel conflicts of laboratory personnel.
Supervise daily workflow in the IHC/IFC department ensuring quality efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards
Performs routine quality assurance of slides and works with laboratory personnel to correct deficits in quality of work products when encountered.
Troubleshoots all routine or special procedures as required
Train and mentor junior technicians and support staff
Instruct and supervise graduate students and pathology residents in developing protocols and performing IHC/IFC techniques essential for their research.
Laboratory Support
Works with the laboratory director on the TAMU Finance rate study that is required every two years.
Orders all chemicals and supplies for the IHC/IFC section. Performs annual inventory of instruments and chemicals.
Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory management to support diagnostic and research needs
Collaborate with the lab core director on projects to grow and provide additional financial support for the lab as needed
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events state-of-the-art recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
