Histopathology Lab Supervisor
Histopathology Lab Supervisor
Salary Range: $46,203.00 - $78,218.00 Annually
Location: Wake County
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.
The Primary Purposes of this position are: supervision of Histology laboratory technical personnel and preparation of specimens for evaluation by pathologists. The position supervises the Histology laboratory under the direct supervision of a Veterinary Pathologist. Supervision includes technical personnel performance reviews and disciplinary actions, job description review/revision; interviewing, recruiting, retention and training of personnel and monitoring of proficiency of personnel. Preparations of specimens includes production of slides from fixed or frozen tissue or fluids with histochemical and immunohistochemical stains.
Must be able to lift 30-40 pound containers of chemicals.
Must be able to distinguish between colors.
Management Preferences:
Prior training in a histology laboratory; general knowledge of animal anatomy either through experience or education; ASCP certification.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a laboratory in the assigned area, one of which is in a supervisory or other leadership capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Must be capable of meeting the Federal CLIA 88 personnel requirements for a general supervisor in a laboratory performing high complexity testing.
Supplemental and Contact Information: Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.