Histology Lab Lead: Quality, Workflow & Compliance

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd.; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd. is seeking a Histology Supervisor to direct the daily Histology Laboratory operations and ensure staff performance, quality, compliance, and turnaround.

The supervisor remains a working technical expert, performing routine and specialized histology techniques and providing bench supervision. The role leads scheduling, coordinates tasks, and guides special projects while maintaining SOPs, QA/QC programs, and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree in Histology required.
• H.T. or H.T.L. (ASCP); meets CLIA '88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing.
• 3+ years as a histology technician or technologist, including supervisor responsibility.
• Proficiency with microtomes, tissue processors and stainers.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills suited to managing a lab team.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, safety and HIPAA.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Histology Technicians and other lab staff, including daily bench supervision.
• Builds staff schedules and coverage plans that meet volume, turnaround, and courier deadlines.
• Participates in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding; orients new staff to procedures and safety.
• Cross-trains staff and shares technical knowledge across the department.
• Conducts annual competency assessments and performance evaluations; documents training.
• Coaches staff, addresses performance issues, and recommends corrective action in line with practice policy.

Job description

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd. is seeking a Histology Supervisor to direct the daily Histology Laboratory operations and ensure staff performance, quality, compliance, and turnaround.

The supervisor remains a working technical expert, performing routine and specialized histology techniques and providing bench supervision. The role leads scheduling, coordinates tasks, and guides special projects while maintaining SOPs, QA/QC programs, and HIPAA compliance.