Histology Laboratory Supervisor

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 join our grossing team in San Diego, CA.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of assigned laboratory group to ensure that specimens are properly shipped and received, tests are performed accurately and efficiently, and results are reported in a timely manner
• Monitor daily workflow in the lab, plan/schedule for adequate assay coverage, and troubleshoot/escalate problems, as necessary
• Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory testing staff.
• Assist with the hiring of qualified, enthusiastic employees, including technical and non-technical team members
• Monitor time tracking system for employees and ensuring attendance expectations are being met
• Engage in continuous process and service improvement
• Provide technical troubleshooting and decision making
• Ensure QC and maintenance of all laboratory equipment
• Evaluate new process improvements and make appropriate recommendations based on thorough evaluation of technical, quality and efficiency impact
• Assist with monitoring sample progression and respond to sample status inquiries from customer service as needed
• Perform bench work as needed and maintain proficiency/competency in technical operations
• Ensure all work is in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation/compliance requirements
• Stay abreast of industry trends, local trends, and any emergency management
• Meet regularly with direct reports. Provide coaching and constructive feedback, and career development discussions. Write and deliver performance reviews and build a positive team environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
• 3 years or more prior histology experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year or more leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications
• Current or prior Labcorp experience

Additional Job Standards

• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Comfortability making decisions in a changing environmentAbility to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Pay Range

$90,000 - $130,000 per year

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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