Supv Histopathology

Responsibilities

• Ensuring laboratory compliance with all laboratory procedures including administrative, and safety policies.
• Development and implementation of departmental procedures in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures.
• Ensuring participation of all department personnel in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan, adhering to quality control and preventive maintenance policies, and appropriately documenting these activities.
• Being available to laboratory personnel at all times while sample processing is being performed to provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation to resolve problems in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures.
• Making sure that no staff members are excluded from participating in accuracy verification events.
• Evaluating employee performance to ensure acceptable levels of competency and performance are maintained and documented and for taking appropriate promotion or corrective actions related to staff performance.
• Participating in or leading department and cross-functional teams to resolve problems or implement projects.
• Planning, including staffing, scheduling, and ordering of materials, to ensure the department’s ability to meet the companywide production goals.
• Hiring, development, and retention of qualified staff members.
• Annually evaluating and documenting the performance of all testing personnel.

Qualifications

• Meets minimum education and licensure requirements: Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science/medical technology.
• Board Certified Histotechnician (HT) or more preferable Histotechnologist (HTL) by a national certification agency, such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
• Four years of pertinent lab experience with a strong background in immunohistochemistry (IHC) and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) including validation protocols. Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) preferred.
• Management experience is preferred but not required.

About the Role

The Supervisor will be under the general direction of the Laboratory Manager and/or Director of Laboratory Operations. The Supervisor shall be on the laboratory premises during all hours in which laboratory procedures are performed or be available by telephone or electronic means.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits; talks; or hears.
• Occasionally stands; walks; uses hands to finger, handle or feel; reaches with hands and arms; stoops; kneels; or crouches.
• Periodically lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

Myriad Genetics is an equal opportunity employer and places high value on inclusion and belonging. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.