Supervisory Histopathology Technologist

Supervisory Histopathology Technologist supervises a large staff of nonsupervisory personnel, including at least one GS-11 subordinate in the performance of complex anatomic pathology testing in multiple specialties, such as Mohs testing, cytology testing, immunohistochemistry, molecular testing, or electron microscopy.Performs the full range of supervisory duties for one or more sections of the anatomic pathology laboratory, including responsibility for assignment of work performed.

Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. A transcript is required at the time of application. In addition to meeting the basic education requirement as identified above, you must meet the following specialized experience for this position: Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must also have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that is directly related to the work of a Health Science Specialist -Research Database Manager and has equipped you with the professional knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in database development and management to support the organization's health services research program. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Performing technical and medical writing such as clinical protocol development and manuscript writing Developing and maintaining computer systems Experience with and knowledge of computer hardware, software, programming techniques to includeinstrument anaylsis. - OR - Education: You may substitute the specialized experience with education if you possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the clinical specific work in a laboratory (research is not a consideration). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this positon to qualify for necessary ceritfication. NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. - OR - Combination: A combination of successfully completed graduate level education (Master's or equivalent graduate degree) and specialized experience may also be used to meet total experience requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do to the work of this position. NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. NOTE: One (1) full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Typically, the position sits comfortably to do the work, works at a computer screen for long periods of time, and interacts with other sites via phone and email. Position needs to have good manual dexterity and eyesight. Work is performed in an office setting.