Histotechnologist Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Histotechnologist Manager to lead our lab team in St. Clair Shores, MI. This full-time, day-shift role offers a true work-life balance with no nights, no weekends, and no on-call. You’ll oversee daily lab operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality histology processes while collaborating closely with pathologists and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lab by overseeing daily workflows, team scheduling, and quality assurance to maintain smooth operations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor histotechnologists, technicians, and lab assistants.
• Guide routine and specialized histology processes, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and special staining.
• Ensure compliance with high quality standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with pathologists and leadership to support clear communication and patient care.
• Develop and oversee work processes, including workflow and staff assignments, to achieve efficiency, production, and quality goals.
• Prepare the laboratory for scheduled and unscheduled inspections from regulatory agencies and internal auditors.
• Provide oversight for routine histology functions such as processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Serve as a staff resource and assist with performance reviews.
• Troubleshoot issues related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, staining, frozen sectioning, coverslipping, and handling of irreplaceable tissue specimens.
• Support cross-departmental partnerships and communication among pathologists, pathologists' assistants, hospital staff, and clients.
• Mentor histotechnicians, histotechnologists, and laboratory support staff.
• Maintain workspaces in a neat, organized, and properly supplied manner.
• Train new employees and histology students/interns.
• Oversee department equipment maintenance and upgrades.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• ASCP Histotechnician (HT) certification (or equivalent) and Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) required.
• 6+ years of experience in a histology lab, including 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer programs and applications, including Microsoft Office and healthcare systems like EMR.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and remain calm in difficult situations.

Benefits

• True work-life balance with a standard 40-hour day shift, no nights, no weekends, and no on-call.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Physical Demands

• Frequent carrying of 1-25 lbs. (34% to 66% of the time).
• Occasional carrying of 26-50 lbs. (2% to 33% of the time).
• Seldom pushing/pulling of 1-25 lbs. (up to 2% of the time) and 100+ lbs. (up to 2% of the time).
• Occasional lifting from floor to chest (1-25 lbs.: 2% to 33%; 26-50 lbs.: up to 2%).
• Occasional lifting from floor to waist (1-25 lbs.: 2% to 33%; 26-50 lbs.: up to 2%).