Supervisor Pathology Lab -Schedule: 40 hours, Mon – Fri, 10:00 AM– 6:30pm (Mid-day shift)

Provides hands-on leadership and actively participates in all aspects of daily operations of a dermatopathology lab, including specimen grossing, fixation, tissue cutting, staining, supply management, and equipment maintenance. Ensures lab workflows meet the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and turnaround time.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and communication to Histotechnicians and Lab Assistants to optimize lab production quality, productivity, turnaround time, and teamwork in alignment with organizational goals.
• Troubleshoot and address/resolve or escalate specimen, lab process, equipment, or personnel issues.
• Ensure sufficient inventory of supplies is maintained to support uninterrupted lab operations.
• Ensure organization and cleanliness of production areas and materials.
• Lead regular team meetings, ensuring efficient use of time and clear outcomes.
• Develop and update staff schedules; manage PTO requests to maintain adequate coverage.
• Review and approve timesheets for biweekly payroll processing.
• Report regularly to manager/senior leaders on team performance, attendance, and staffing needs.
• Facilitate recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members, ensuring compliance with CLIA requirements for documented competency-based training.
• Ensure team compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA regulations, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Lead 90-day and annual performance reviews to enhance employee performance, accelerate lab productivity, and foster continuous team development through targeted feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with lab managers and senior leadership to identify and implement process improvements that enhance lab efficiency and performance.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly leadership meetings.
• Perform other related leadership duties as assigned.
• Accession and gross tissue specimens, including measuring, inking, cutting, and data entry.
• Process and embed tissues daily using standard lab procedures.
• Section tissues using a microtome and mount them on slides for staining.
• Perform routine H&E staining and special stains or immunohistochemistry as requested.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment; change reagents and monitor temperatures as required.
• Perform other related pathology lab duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a science-related field is required; Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field is preferred.
• Successful completion of a histology training course required; ASCP certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of related lab experience required; proven leadership experience is preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership experience: Serving as an example to others with regard to professional behavior, handling multiple tasks, maintaining a positive attitude, and in response to organizational change.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, computer, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, peers, and senior leaders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of lab operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to learn and navigate electronic medical record and lab information systems.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and patient protected health information.

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
• Ability to efficiently operate all job-related office equipment (lab equipment, computer, telephone, copier).
• Ability to communicate via telephone.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for large portions of a workday.

Schedule

40 hours, Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Mid-day shift)

Benefits

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with $500 matching contribution.
• Eligible for PTO and holiday pay.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only).
• Access to voluntary short-term disability insurance (full-time only).
• Access to additional life insurance.
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Cancer Guardian.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Profit sharing.
• Employee discounts.
• And much more!