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Responsibilities

The Quality Specialist is an integral role supporting Global Logistics and Inventory Operations for Mayo Clinic Labs. The Quality Specialist supports operational functions with investigation of shipments, metric collection and review for carriers/couriers, performance validation of shipments, validation of products, shipping and inventory audits, courier performance review and trending, and monitoring conditions of shipping temperature and stability. Engaging various teams and developing specific and wide ranging solutions will be an aspect of this role. The position works closely with Specimen Operations on a day-to-day basis and receives direction from the Quality Management Coordinator and Supervisor in support of executing department initiatives.

Works with the management team to ensure the quality system essentials exist for all assigned areas. Responsible for developing and maintaining the quality program for the work unit in collaboration with the management team. Represents the laboratory in all accreditation inspections and oversees the proficiency testing program.

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

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

To be considered for the Quality Specialist role, you must have one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, biological science from an accredited institution, and two years of relevant laboratory experience required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in addition to a certificate in MLS, and two years of relevant laboratory experience required.

• Bachelor's degree, and two years of relevant laboratory experience required.

*A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.

Additional Qualifications

• You must include a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.

• DLMP/MCS employees that have been in their current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach an early release approval from their supervisor.

• Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.

• Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals to be considered for this position.

• You must include a cover letter, resume, and internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals to be considered for

• Experience in basic clinical laboratory quality management concepts and regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Self-motivated, highly organized, efficient, and ability to exercise strong decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

• Experience with data collection, organization, analysis and delivery of information.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $68,411 - $102,731/annually.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Weekend Schedule

Occasional weekends based on business needs.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Recruiter

Jenny Stephens

Equal opportunity

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.