Histology Operations Leader, Cancer Diagnostics

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Madison, WI is seeking a Histology Manager to lead the Histology Laboratory within Cancer Diagnostics. You will manage daily operations, staff development, and ensure timely processing of patient and study samples while coordinating with Customer Service, Pathology, and QA teams.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality metrics, and process improvement, with responsibility for budgeting, staffing plans, and inspections readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in a relevant biological or clinical science discipline.
• 6+ years of laboratory operations and/or R&D experiences.
• 3+ years of management experience with staff development and change planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Histology laboratory operations and staffing, ensuring timelines and quality targets are met.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and quality systems, and lead process improvements.
• Collaborate with Pathology, Customer Service and QA to address issues and drive efficiency.
• Prepare the lab for inspections and mentor staff on performance and development.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Project management

Education

B.S. in Biological or Clinical Science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Abbott in Madison, WI is seeking a Histology Manager to lead the Histology Laboratory within Cancer Diagnostics. You will manage daily operations, staff development, and ensure timely processing of patient and study samples while coordinating with Customer Service, Pathology, and QA teams.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality metrics, and process improvement, with responsibility for budgeting, staffing plans, and inspections readiness.