Job Title Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Agency Texas A&M University Department Vet Med Pathobiology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . Who we are The Texas A&M School of Vet erinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of vet erinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major vet erinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of vet erinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Vet erinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs . To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/ What we want The Medical Laboratory Supervisor, under general supervision, manages laboratory operations and supervises assigned staff. What you need to know Salary: $45,000-$70,000 Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents. Travel: May require up to 5% or more travel, including travel for continuing education annually Schedule: May require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends Qualifications Required Education and Experience + Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. + 2 years of experience in IHC (+/- IFC) techniques to include: image analysis, antibody handling and selection, antibody optimization, and troubleshooting. Preferred Qualifications + 3–5 years of experience in IHC (+/- IFC) techniques to include: image analysis, antibody handling and selection, antibody optimization, and troubleshooting + 1–2 years of supervisory or lead technician experience + Emotional intelligence/difficult dialogues/mediation training; leadership training; iLab or other laboratory management tracking system familiarity; publications; manuscript or grant writing experience; advanced image acquisition using fluorescence microscopy; skilled in digital image analysis and fluorophore selection; multimarker staining experience + ASCP certification (HT or HTL) or equivalent experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Strong knowledge of tissue processing, antigen retrieval, and staining techniques + Excellent organizational and leadership skills + Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage team workflows effectively + Basic computer skills in word processing, spread sheets, statistical analysis and presentations + Basic microscopy (Light and Fluorescence) skills + Strong desire to develop new techniques and learn new procedures + Customer service orientated with excellent interpersonal skills. + Ability to work well under deadlines. + Ability to positively interact with varied groups of university personnel. + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. + This position may direct and/or evaluate the work of others Responsibilities Laboratory Operations and Maintenance + Perform advanced immunohistochemistry (IHC) an immunofluorescence (IFC) staining procedures, including manual and automated protocols on FFPE tissue and cryosections + Maintain, program and troubleshoot IHC/IFC instrumentation and lab equipment + Maintain adequate supply of reagents and inventory supplies to ensure efficient operation of the laboratory. + Review and implement new antibody validations and protocol optimizations for veterinary diagnostic and research needs + Ensure proper documentation and quality control processes + Develop and update laboratory standard operating procedures, as needed + Develop and maintain a procedure manual for IHC/IFC protocols for antibodies used/developed by the lab; species cross-reactivity with commonly used antibodies; and diagnosis of noninfectious conditions and infectious agents commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Supervisory + Interviews and hires new laboratory personnel as needed. + Performs annual evaluations of job performance of laboratory personnel. + Schedules vacation and holiday duties for laboratory personnel to maintain laboratory operation during these periods. + Trains new and replacement personnel in the laboratory and conducts periodic in service training of current personnel. + Develops and implements daily to weekly schedules for maintenance of equipment and reagents. + Assigns responsibilities to laboratory personnel. + Develops a schedule of duties to be performed by the laboratory. + Resolves all personnel conflicts of laboratory personnel. + Supervise daily workflow in the IHC/IFC department, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards + P erforms routine quality assurance of slides and works with laboratory personnel to correct deficits in quality of work products when encountered. + Troubleshoots all routine or special procedures as required + Train and mentor junior technicians and support staff + Instruct and supervise graduate students and pathology residents in developing protocols and performing IHC/IFC techniques essential for their research. Laboratory Support + Works with the laboratory director on the TAMU Finance rate study that is required every two years. + Orders all chemicals and supplies for the IHC/IFC section. Performs annual inventory of instruments and chemicals. + Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory management to support diagnostic and research needs + Collaborate with the lab core director on projects to grow and provide additional financial support for the lab, as needed Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.