Histology Lab Operations Manager

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Pitt Biospecimen Core Histology Lab is seeking a Histology Laboratory Manager I to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality tissue processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, staining, and related histology services for campus and clinical sites.

This role manages project accessioning, labeling, slide printing, equipment programming, inventory control, and workflow improvements while maintaining safety, sample integrity, and timely turnaround in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience in histology/lab management or closely related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate diverse workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations with focus on safety and quality.
• Oversee tissue processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, staining, and slide distribution.
• Coordinate accessioning, labeling, and inventory management to support timely results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh's Pitt Biospecimen Core Histology Lab is seeking a Histology Laboratory Manager I to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality tissue processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, staining, and related histology services for campus and clinical sites.

This role manages project accessioning, labeling, slide printing, equipment programming, inventory control, and workflow improvements while maintaining safety, sample integrity, and timely turnaround in a