About the Job

The Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Supervisor supports oversight of the IHC team on the bench, keeping task and turn-around time (TAT) a priority, and has broad exposure and expertise in immunohistochemistry assays using a variety of automated platforms.

This is a regulated position and additional information may be available from QA on the qualifications for this role pertaining to regulatory guidelines.

Regular onsite work at a designated FMI location is an essential function of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Automated Immunohistochemistry (IHC) using both the Dako Autostainer Link 48 and Ventana Benchmark Ultra Staining Systems.
• Flex to cover scheduling gaps and participate on the on-call rotation for additional weekend and/or holiday technical support.
• Collaborate with other team leads, supervisors and managers in assigning work, developing rotational schedules and assigning team duties.
• Supervise day-to-day activities and workflow of the clinical immunohistochemistry laboratory and performs daily activities in the lab as needed.
• Maintain a deep understanding of laboratory processes to ensure effective troubleshooting of assays and instrumentation; provide troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure team members have the necessary training and understanding to effectively carry out their duties.
• Assist in the development of competency, training and orientation of immunohistochemistry staff.
• Serve as a technical resource for problem solving and process improvement to ensure accurate test performance and meeting all quality goals.
• Support the collection, maintenance, and evaluation of monthly metrics and inventory.
• Supervise timely maintenance of equipment and other technical resources.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and others as needed to resolve issues and maintain ongoing functionality.
• Document service, project management and repair work.
• Review and approve timecards.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to coordinate troubleshooting, process improvements, and/or implement new workflows or products.
• Evaluate, implement and perform new methodology and antibody staining techniques
• Manage staffing in the lab, performance evaluations for direct reports, recruitment of new hires and corrective action as needed.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a biological or life science
• 6+ years of histopathology professional experience in a College of American Pathologists or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CAP/CLIA) certified laboratory
• 3+ years managing a team

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCP Certified in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC), or certification-eligible
• 4+ years of automated Immunohistochemistry experience
• 3+ years of experience creating laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with instrument validating and optimization, and with IHC validation and optimization
• Experience working with Automated Immunohistochemistry (IHC) to include both the Dako Autostainer Link 48 by Agilent Technologies and the Ventana Benchmark Ultra Staining System by Roche
• Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and thoroughly follow up on assigned tasks
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain flexibility in hours so as to periodically cover scheduling gaps
• Strong interpersonal skills that include excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong problem solving skills across functional teams
• Demonstrated history of successfully managing multiple concurrent initiatives and maintaining one’s own workflow while also meeting project deadlines
• Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: passion, patients, innovation, and collaboration

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