Anatomic Pathology Lab Manager — Leadership

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Annual Incentive Bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Manager for Pathology Labs to drive quality, staffing, and budgeted outcomes. You will lead a team, develop staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while aligning with the hospital's mission and service goals.

Responsibilities include staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, and collaboration with leadership to deliver high-quality patient care across pathology services. A Bachelor's degree and relevant lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Laboratory experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct activities of others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing to ensure appropriate coverage and staffing tools usage.
• Lead staff development, retention strategies, and performance reviews.
• Manage budget planning, operating targets, and capital requests.
• Ensure quality standards, compliance, and patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership to advance quality initiatives and service delivery.

Skills

Customer Focus

Creative Leadership

Coaching and Development

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Manager for Pathology Labs to drive quality, staffing, and budgeted outcomes. You will lead a team, develop staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while aligning with the hospital's mission and service goals.

Responsibilities include staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, and collaboration with leadership to deliver high-quality patient care across pathology services. A Bachelor's degree and relevant lab experience are required.