Supervisor - Specimen Operations

Supervisor is responsible for the management and development of staff. Provides oversight to, and is accountable for quality and service, regulatory compliance, work unit safety, strategic planning, document management, financial management and developing and implementing new services. Works cooperatively with a wide variety of customers, as well as internal and external resources. Completes special projects as assigned by the laboratory consultant/director(s), administrator and/or operations manager(s).

This position provides leadership for Specimen Operations, supporting a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment that is critical to the success of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Success in this role requires a leader who can think strategically, build strong partnerships across teams, and effectively navigate complex operational challenges. We are looking for someone who values collaboration and teamwork while also bringing the confidence to make decisions, drive change, and identify innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will be energized by continuous improvement, comfortable managing competing priorities, and motivated by leading teams through growth and transformation while maintaining a strong focus on service excellence.

 

Rotational Weekend Coverage

Participate in a rotating remote Saturday coverage schedule, monitoring team communications and operational activity. Respond to emerging issues as needed and escalate critical concerns to ensure smooth business operations.

 

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

**Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic**

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in clinical laboratory science (CLS), medical laboratory science (MLS), or medical technology (MT) and six years of relevant clinical laboratory experience with four years after obtaining the qualified bachelors degree. OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in addition to a certificate in medical laboratory science (MLS) or another clinical laboratory specialty certificate, and six years of clinical laboratory experience with four years after obtaining the qualified bachelors degree. Certificates will be reviewed and approved on a case by case basis. 

OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in chemistry or biological science and seven years of clinical laboratory experience with five years after obtaining the qualified bachelors degree. 

OR Master's degree from an accredited institution in chemical, physical, biological. clinical laboratory science or medical technology and two years of clinical laboratory experience after obtaining the qualified bachelors degrees listed above. In the non-testing laboratories (Laboratory Services, Central Processing, Microbiology Initial Processing, Preparation and Processing, Autotransfusion, IMPACT, Hematopathology Support Lab, Operational Support Unit, MML Operations, and Donor Services) and Histopathology laboratories: Bachelor's degree, preferably in CLS/MLS/MT, management/business, sciences or a health-related field and four years of laboratory or management experience. 

 

Additional Qualifications: 

Must have demonstrated leadership, communication (oral and written) and problem solving ability. Must be highly organized, efficient, and able to work independently. Requires human relations skills to influence and motivate others. ASCP certification or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty.

 

Clinical laboratory experience must include the following additional requirements dependent upon the laboratory:

For Bacteriology, Virology, Clinical Microbiology Molecular, Mycology/Mycobacteriology, Parasitology, Molecular Hematopathology, Clinical Genome Sequencing, Molecular Technologies Laboratories:
At least four years of experience in high complexity testing, one of which is molecular pathology methods.

For Tissue Typing Laboratory:
At least four years of experience in high complexity testing with a minimum of three years experience in histocompatibility/transplantation and one of which is in molecular pathology methods.

For Conventional Chromosomes, FISH, Microarray Laboratories:
At least two years of experience in clinical cytogenetics.

 

ALL MUST be included for your application to be considered:
•    CV/Resume
•    Cover Letter
•    Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
•    Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals