Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology

CellCarta; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Vacation and sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral Program

Job summary

CellCarta is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology to lead a team of laboratory professionals and oversee histopathology services in a California facility. The role combines bench work with staff mentoring, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality analyses (FFPE and frozen tissues, H&E, IHC, ISH, FISH, IF).

You will ensure compliance with GxP, CAP, and CLIA, manage audits, train personnel, maintain safety, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related life science field.
• 2+ years in a leadership role within a clinical/research laboratory.
• 5+ years of post-graduate clinical laboratory experience.
• 2+ years in histopathology/anatomic pathology.
• HT/HTL certification preferred.
• Experience with IHC using autostainers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time production of laboratory services including preanalytical tissue processing, embedding, sectioning of FFPE and frozen tissues, and testing (H&E, IHC, ISH, FISH, IF).
• Provide oversight of lab processes and participate in improvement initiatives while ensuring GxP, CAP, CLIA, and CellCarta SOP compliance.
• Collaborate with operational, quality, and project management teams to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and guidance to laboratory personnel.
• Train employees and perform competency assessments.
• Ensure training requirements are up to date.
• Maintain laboratory safety and remediate hazards.
• Participate in audits and inspections (CAP, CLIA, client, internal) and address findings.
• Maintain equipment and ensure timely maintenance.
• Perform IQ/OQ/PQ for new equipment.
• Perform bench work and testing as needed.
• Monitor supplies and oversee tissue bank maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry or related life science

Tools

Dako Autostainer Link 48

Dako Omnis

Leica BOND RX

VENTANA BenchMark ULTRA

VENTANA Discovery ULTRA

Job description

Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology

Are you an experienced laboratory professional looking to take the next step in your career? CellCarta is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology to join our team.

In this role, you'll combine hands‑on laboratory work with leadership responsibilities, overseeing and mentoring staff while helping ensure the delivery of high-quality histopathology services. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining operational excellence and supporting innovative research that advances human health.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time production of laboratory services, including preanalytical aspects (tissue processing, tissue embedding, sectioning of both formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded (FFPE) and frozen tissues, and blood processing) and testing services (H&E, IHC, ISH, FISH, and IF staining)
• Provide oversight of laboratory processes with involvement in improvement initiatives while ensuring and maintaining compliance with GxP, CAP, and CLIA requirements, CellCarta SOPs, and industry standards
• Work closely with operational, quality, and project management teams to ensure the highest level of operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Provide leadership and guidance to laboratory personnel
• Train employees and perform competency assessments
• Ensure employees are up to date on training requirements
• Maintain laboratory safety practices and identify and remediate safety risks and hazards
• Participate in laboratory audits and inspections (CAP, CLIA, client, and internal), respond to findings, and remediate concerns
• Maintain equipment and ensure maintenance is completed on time and effectively
• Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ for new laboratory equipment
• Perform laboratory bench work and testing as needed
• Monitor laboratory supply and reagent inventory and oversee maintenance of the tissue bank

Education

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related biological of life science field required

Main Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role within a clinical and/or research laboratory setting
• 5+ years of post‑graduate clinical laboratory experience required
• 2+ years of clinical laboratory experience in histopathology and anatomic pathology
• Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification preferred
• Experience performing immunohistochemistry using autostainers such as the Dako Autostainer Link 48, Dako Omnis, Leica BOND RX, VENTANA BenchMark ULTRA, and VENTANA Discovery ULTRA
• Experience with GxP regulations highly preferred
• Understanding of the standards and requirements of a CAP/CLIA‑accredited laboratory

Working Conditions

• Full‑time, on‑site role, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits

• Competitive wages ($75,000- $130,000USD)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a healthy match
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Program

About CellCarta

CellCartais a leading provider of specialized precision medicine laboratory services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late‑stage clinical trials. The Company operates globally with facilities located in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.

Joining CellCarta means working with dedicated professionals who are focused on achieving our mission of impacting the future of patient therapy. We make a difference in the lives of patients around the world!

Join us as we make an impact on patient therapy!

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