Mayo Clinic Looking for Quality Specialist II – Transfusion Lab – TX Med at Minnesota Full Time

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Position description
Provides division-wide oversight of the quality and efficiency of laboratory tests, products, and services. Ensures the quality system essentials are in place and that the division’s quality plan is followed. Provides quality management training and education. Represents the division in all regulatory and accreditation inspections and oversees the division’s proficiency testing programs. Performs internal audits, LEAN assessments, root cause analysis, error and trend analysis, etc. to identify opportunities for improvement.

**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**

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, biological science from an accredited institution or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in addition to a certificate in MLS. In histopathology or non-testing laboratories, bachelor’s degree with laboratory certification if applicable. Four years of relevant laboratory experience; or a master’s degree from an accredited institution in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology and two years of relevant laboratory experience. A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**

Additional qualifications
In-depth experience of quality management concepts and regulatory and accreditation requirements. Experience with audit or inspection process. Self-motivated, highly organized, efficient, and ability to exercise strong decision-making skills. Prior experience as a quality specialist is preferred.

Candidates with a background in transfusion lab testing and a strong knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to transfusion medicine preferred.

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

For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application:
• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
• MUST show US equivalent degree
• Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

License or certification
ASCP or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements. ASQ certification is preferred.

Exemption status
Exempt

Compensation Detail
$70,907.20 – $106,267.20 / year

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
80

Schedule details
Hours are primarily Monday-Friday on the day shift, with some fluctuation of hours due to operational needs.

Weekend schedule
Weekend hours may be occasionally required based on operational needs.

International Assignment
No

Site description
Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.

Recruiter
Jennifer Lane

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.