Histology Lab Supervisor: Lead, Train & Optimize

Labcorp; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Laboratory Supervisor to lead the grossing team in San Diego, CA. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring timely results, and driving continuous process improvements.

You will supervise, train, and mentor staff, participate in hiring, and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and state regulations while maintaining high quality and efficiency across the histology workflow.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 3+ years of histology experience.
• 1+ year of leadership experience.
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications.
• Current or prior Labcorp experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the histology group to ensure proper workflow and timely results.
• Monitor lab workflow, plan coverage, and troubleshoot issues.
• Directly supervise, train, and mentor staff.
• Assist with hiring of qualified team members.
• Monitor attendance and time tracking; ensure policy adherence.
• Engage in continuous process and service improvement; provide technical troubleshooting.
• Ensure QC and maintenance of equipment; evaluate new process improvements.
• Respond to sample status inquiries from customer service; support sample progression.
• Perform bench work as needed and maintain competency in technical operations.
• Ensure compliance with state and Federal regulations and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership & decision making

Adaptability

Color vision test

Education

Associate’s degree in chemical/biological science or Medical Technology

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological science or Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Laboratory Supervisor to lead the grossing team in San Diego, CA. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring timely results, and driving continuous process improvements.

You will supervise, train, and mentor staff, participate in hiring, and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and state regulations while maintaining high quality and efficiency across the histology workflow.