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Quality Specialist II – Therapeutic Apheresis

Job ID 354649 Date posted 03/20/2025
  • Rochester, MN
  • Full Time
  • Quality
  • Remote: No
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Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.


Responsibilities

The Therapeutic Apheresis Treatment Unit (TATU) is a hospital-based outpatient procedural area. Staff provide care for patients across the age continuum from neonate to geriatric. The procedures performed include donor collections and therapeutic treatments. Apheresis procedures separate whole blood into its components for collection or exchange, with the remaining components of the blood returned to the patient/donor. These procedures are critical, life-saving measures that are key components of stem cell transplants, CAR-T therapy, or health maintenance for chronic diseases.  The TATU is a collaborative work setting which includes both DLMP and The Department of Nursing.  

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.



Qualifications

A bachelor's degree with four years of relevant laboratory experience. The bachelor's degree must be from an accredited institution in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, biological science or any bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a certificate in Medical Laboratory Science. 

Or 

A master's degree with two years of relevant laboratory experience. The master's degree must be from an accredited institution in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology.

A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree. In-depth experience of quality management concepts and regulatory and accreditation requirements. 

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

Experience with audit or inspection process. Self-motivated, highly organized, efficient, and ability to exercise strong decision making skills. 

Experience as a quality specialist.

ASQ certification.

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



Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$69,058.08 - $103,502.88 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday – Friday Day Shift typically 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM onsite with the ability to work remote on occasion.

Weekend Schedule

No specific off-shift/weekends/on-call requirements.

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.

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.


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Jeff Eigenheer
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