Histology Lab Supervisor — Lead & QA (Day Shift, On-Site)

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or (

dependents)

Job summary

UI Health is seeking a Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory (Routine Histology Supervisor) in Chicago, IL. The role oversees histology staff, ensures accurate reporting, and maintains QA/QC across laboratory operations.

The position requires a biology-focused degree and extensive clinical pathology experience, with leadership responsibilities and regulatory readiness. On-site role with a 5:30 AM–2:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or closely related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible work experience in a clinical pathology facility.
• Experience supervising histology staff and coordinating QA/QC efforts.

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect supervision of Histology staff and technologists.
• Plan, assign, and adjust work to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve in the laboratory.
• Coordinate training and conduct competency evaluations.
• Maintain QA/QC, instrument comparisons, and CAP proficiency testing.
• Prepare for inspections and ensure regulatory readiness.

Skills

Histology supervision

Laboratory supervision

Quality assurance

CAP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

College training in biological sciences

Tools

Microtomes

Automatic tissue processors

Job description

UI Health is seeking a Supervisor of Clinical Pathology Laboratory (Routine Histology Supervisor) in Chicago, IL. The role oversees histology staff, ensures accurate reporting, and maintains QA/QC across laboratory operations.

The position requires a biology-focused degree and extensive clinical pathology experience, with leadership responsibilities and regulatory readiness. On-site role with a 5:30 AM–2:00 PM schedule.