Histology Manager

HistoWiz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HistoWiz, a rapidly growing life science company in New York City, seeks a Histology Manager to lead our histology team in Long Island City. Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Operations, you will guide staff, optimize workflows, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate has HT/HTL certification, 2+ years in a histology lab, supervisory experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences with ≥2 years histology lab experience.
• HT/HTL certification required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience in preclinical research setting preferred.
• Able to work late hours; weekend availability preferred.
• Detail-oriented with high integrity and discipline.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage attendance, quality, and standards of the Histology Lab.
• Monitor workflow and adjust lab policies for optimal performance.
• Oversee staffing and participate in recruitment for lab efficiency.
• Supervise instruments and supplies; ensure smooth lab operations.
• Troubleshoot technical, equipment, and computer issues as needed.
• Serve as primary client contact for service requests and information.
• Maintain lab procedures, documentation, and compliance with standards.
• Update Lab Safety Plan and address potential hazards.
• Ensure staff training on equipment use and safety.
• Oversee day-to-day histology operations: processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, scanning.
• Manage PTO schedule and time management; write SOPs annually.

Skills

HT/HTL certification

Histology lab experience

Preclinical research experience

Supervisory experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Job description

Histology Manager Job Description

Are you ready to join a rapidly growing life science company where new ideas are celebrated, and employee development is a priority?

Then meet HistoWiz! Since 2013, we have been helping our customers at leading pharma, biotech, and academic institutions advance scientific research and discoveries through the automation of histology and digital pathology solutions. Based in New York City, we have funding from some of the leading life science venture capital groups.

We are looking for a Histology Manager with extensive experience in research specimens to join the team in a full-time capacity in our Long Island City, NY location. Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Operations, the Histology Manager will apply a working knowledge of Histotechnician-related duties and management experience to lead the team. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, has excellent communication skills, team building experience, and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. They should be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about business and technical challenges. HistoWiz values authentic, collaborative individuals who think creatively and will proactively seek out opportunities to advance the growth initiatives of our business.

Who you are:

• You are certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL)
• You possess experience in a preclinical research setting
• You are experienced in technical work with at least two years of professional experience in a histology laboratory
• You are a team player who gives their opinion freely and enjoys working in an environment where every employee is seen and heard.
• You are a collaborative communicator who can effectively engage diverse groups of people

Main Duties:

• Manage attendance, quality, and standards of the Histology Lab by developing and implementing effective management strategies
• Monitor the workflow and adjusts lab policies and procedures as needed to ensure optimal performance
• Propose any staffing needs and participate in the recruitment process, ensuring the laboratory runs efficiently and effectively
• oversee instruments/equipment and supplies needed to ensure the lab runs smoothly
• Troubleshoot technical, equipment, and computer-related issues
• Serves as the primary point of contact with clients to provide information and take requests for services
• Establishes laboratory procedures, creates and manages laboratory-related documentation, and organizes laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to the laboratory and ensures all users are in compliance with those standards
• Update and maintain the Lab Safety Plan/Manual, identifying and addressing potential safety hazards to maintain a safe working environment
• Anticipate potential problems and help staff to resolve them as they occur, minimizing downtime and ensuring that the laboratory stays on schedule
• Ensures laboratory users have received the appropriate training on correctly using laboratory equipment
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the histology laboratory, including receiving, grossing, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and scanning Produce, monitor, and maintain productivity, quality, and TAT metrics
• Troubleshoot technical, equipment, and software
• Manage the PTO schedule and oversee time management Write and update SOP Annually

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related subject plus at least two years of technical experience in a histology laboratory
• Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) is required
• Two years of supervisory experience required, demonstrating a high level of technical knowledge and expertise
• Experience in preclinical research setting preferred, indicating familiarity with relevant laboratory techniques and process
• Must be available to work late as needed; weekend availability preferred
• Must be detail-oriented, careful, and have high integrity and discipline
• Excellent communication skills and work well in a team environment

Excellent mentoring and people-management skills are required, with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate staff and provide constructive feedback.

Benefits:

We believe in investing in our employees’ professional development and encourage networking within the bioscience, tech, and startup communities for all our employees and collaborators. Compensation is top-notch, and stock options are available for outstanding employees, commensurate with the impact you have within our organization and for the scientific community overall. In addition, we provide the time and freedom to pursue independent projects.

• 100% coverage on employee health, vision, and dental insurance, partial coverage for family
• Memberships to TeleDoc and TalkSpace (one year)
• Parental leave
• NY Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement planning (401k)
• Onsite gym membership and commuter showers
• Team building events outside the office