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Laboratory Director, Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology

Mayo Clinic · Southaven, MS · 1 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes a paragraph at top: "Why Mayo Clinic ..." that's about the organization. Could be "About the role"? Not exactly. The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and

    for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

    or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to extract substantive content: The posting includes: - Intro paragraph about Mayo Clinic ranking, employee investment, benefits highlights (medical, dental, vision, pre-tax savings, retirement). That's benefits content. - Responsibilities: includes description and bullet-like list (Key Responsibilities with subheadings). We need to format as

    • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. The responsibilities are described in paragraphs and bullet-like sections. We can treat each bullet as
    • . The subheadings like "Laboratory Leadership and Oversight", "Specialty Testing Programs", etc. Could be considered headings within responsibilities? But we only allowed h3 for section headings like Responsibilities, etc. Within responsibilities we can just have
      • items, maybe with bold? But we cannot add extra tags not specified? Probably okay to keep inside li? Not prohibited. Safer to just put prose inside
      • . We'll capture each responsibility bullet. - Qualifications: Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. We'll make a Requirements/Qualifications section? The instruction includes headings: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We can combine Required and Preferred under Qualifications. Or separate? Probably one Qualifications section with required and preferred as lists. - Benefits: we have Benefits Highlights bullet list. We'll create Benefits section with
        • . - Schedule: The posting includes "Exemption Status Exempt", "Benefits Eligible Yes", "Schedule Full Time", "Hours/Pay Period 80", "Schedule Details Variable", "International Assignment No". So we have schedule info: Full Time, Hours/Pay Period 80, Schedule Details Variable. That's specific content, so we can create a Schedule section with those details. Pay: Not mentioned besides maybe "competitive compensation" but not specific. So we should not create Pay section because no specific pay. - Also there is "Site Description" paragraph about locations. Could be considered "About the role"? Might be extra info but not required. Could be included as a paragraph under About the role? The instruction says we can have About the role section. The intro paragraph about Mayo Clinic could be About the role? Actually it's about the organization. Could be placed under About the role or maybe we omit because not specific to role? But it's substantive. We'll include an About the role section with that paragraph (the first paragraph). Also the Site Description could be part of About the role as well. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, E-Verify, Recruiter, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. Let's extract content: Intro: "Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic." Note there is a duplicate "Mayo Clinic". We'll keep as is. Benefits Highlights: list: - Medical: Multiple plan options. - Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. - Vision: Affordable plan with national network. - Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. - Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. Responsibilities: The block after "Responsibilities Mayo Clinic Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Director..." includes paragraphs and then "Key Responsibilities" with subheadings. We need to capture all substantive responsibilities. Let's parse: Paragraph: "Mayo Clinic Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Director to provide scientific, medical, and operational leadership for the new Southaven, Mississippi testing facility. Reporting directly to the Medical Director of the Southaven site, the Laboratory Director will oversee the development, validation, implementation, quality management, and regulatory compliance of testing services within Clinical Chemistry and Immunology. The initial focus of the role will include oversight of specialty testing programs in metals analysis, kidney stone analysis, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)-based assays. Additional responsibilities may include oversight of immunoassays and other advanced chemistry testing platforms as the laboratory expands. The successful candidate will serve as a key laboratory leader, partnering with medical, scientific, technical, quality, regulatory, and operational teams to ensure delivery of high-quality, innovative laboratory services that support Mayo Clinic’s commitment to exceptional patient care." Then "Key Responsibilities" with subheadings: - Laboratory Leadership and Oversight Provide scientific and technical oversight for clinical chemistry and immunology testing performed at the Southaven facility. Direct test development, validation, verification, implementation, and ongoing performance monitoring for laboratory assays. Establish and maintain quality systems that ensure accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory results. Review and approve standard operating procedures, quality management plans, and laboratory policies. - Specialty Testing Programs Provide oversight for metals testing programs, including trace elements and toxic metals analyses. Direct scientific and technical activities related to ICP-MS methods and instrumentation. Oversee kidney stone analysis services, ensuring analytical quality and clinical relevance of testing. Support development and expansion of specialty chemistry and immunology testing menus. - Regulatory And Quality Responsibilities Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, FDA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. Participate in inspections, proficiency testing programs, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives. Monitor quality indicators and laboratory performance metrics. Lead investigations of quality events and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. - Clinical Consultation and Scientific Leadership Provide consultative support to laboratory clients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding test utilization and interpretation. Collaborate with Mayo Clinic Laboratories medical and scientific staff on assay development and optimization. Participate in scientific review, publication, educational activities, and professional presentations. Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives for the Southaven laboratory. - Personnel Development Partner with laboratory management to recruit, develop, and mentor technical and professional staff. Foster a culture of safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support training and competency assessment programs for laboratory personnel. We'll turn each bullet into
        • . Could group under subheadings? Not required but could keep as plain list. However we might lose structure. But instruction: use
          • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can make a single
              with all responsibility items. That's okay. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: - Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent) in Clinical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Pathology, or a related discipline. - Board certification by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC), American Board of Pathology (Clinical Pathology), American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB), or another appropriate board recognized for high-complexity laboratory oversight. - Demonstrated expertise in clinical chemistry and advanced analytical technologies. - Experience with ICP-MS instrumentation and trace metals testing. - Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and quality management systems. Preferred Qualifications: - Previous laboratory director, associate director, or technical director experience in a clinical reference laboratory or academic medical center. - Experience with specialty chemistry testing, toxicology, trace elements, or mass spectrometry-based assays. - Experience with immunoassay platforms and clinical immunology testing. - Demonstrated success in assay development, validation, and laboratory expansion initiatives. - Record of scholarly activity, publications, presentations, or professional leadership. We'll make a Qualifications section with two sublists? Could combine required and preferred into one list but better to separate with headings? Not allowed to create extra headings beyond the allowed set? We can use

              for section headings only; inside we can use

              or

              • . We could have a

                stating "Required Qualifications:" then a

                  . Similarly for Preferred. That's fine. Benefits: we have list as above. Schedule: we have: - Exemption Status Exempt - Benefits Eligible Yes - Schedule Full Time - Hours/Pay Period 80 - Schedule Details Variable - International Assignment No We can present as
                  • items. Pay: not specific, so omit. Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. We'll structure:

                    About the role

                    Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

                    Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

                    But note the Site Description paragraph includes "Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is." That's maybe boilerplate? It's generic but still part of site description. Might be okay to keep. We could combine both paragraphs into one

                    but it's fine. Then

                    Responsibilities

                    • Provide scientific and technical oversight for clinical chemistry and immunology testing performed at the Southaven facility.
                    • Direct test development, validation, verification, implementation, and ongoing performance monitoring for laboratory assays.
                    • Establish and maintain quality systems that ensure accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory results.
                    • Review and approve standard operating procedures, quality management plans, and laboratory policies.
                    • Provide oversight for metals testing programs, including trace elements and toxic metals analyses.
                    • Direct scientific and technical activities related to ICP-MS methods and instrumentation.
                    • Oversee kidney stone analysis services, ensuring analytical quality and clinical relevance of testing.
                    • Support development and expansion of specialty chemistry and immunology testing menus.
                    • Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, FDA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
                    • Participate in inspections, proficiency testing programs, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.
                    • Monitor quality indicators and laboratory performance metrics.
                    • Lead investigations of quality events and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
                    • Provide consultative support to laboratory clients, physicians,

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