Overnight Shift Histology Supervisor - Lab Services - Kelsey Seybold Clinics: Central Lab

Texas Health Institute; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is seeking a Histology Supervisor to lead histology operations, including embedding, microtomy, staining, and workflow coordination at our Houston site. You will ensure high-quality slide production, regulatory compliance, and support lab efficiency while providing leadership and hands-on oversight.

The role requires 5+ years histology experience, HT(ASCP) certification, and strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and leadership abilities in a high-volume

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• HTL(ASCP) or HT(ASCP) certification required.
• 5+ years of histology experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment and meet turnaround times.

Responsibilities

• Oversee histology operations including embedding, microtomy, staining, and workflow coordination.
• Ensure high-quality slide production, regulatory compliance, and optimize lab efficiency.
• Provide leadership, training, and hands-on oversight within the histology section.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

High-volume environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

HTL(ASCP) or HT(ASCP)

Formal histology training program or equivalent

Tools

Epic Beaker

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Histology Supervisor performs and oversees histology operations including embedding, microtomy, staining, and workflow coordination
• Ensures high-quality slide production, adherence to regulatory standards, and supports laboratory efficiency and team performance
• Provides leadership, training, and operational oversight within the histology section while maintaining hands-on technical competency

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• HTL(ASCP) or HT (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology
• 5+ years of histology experience
• Demonstrated solid attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated solid manual dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to work in a high-volume environment
• Demonstrated solid leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in high-volume environment and maintain turnaround times

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of formal histology training program or equivalent on-the-job training
• QIHC (ASCP)
• Supervisory experience
• Familiarity with medical terminology and LIS systems (e.g., Epic Beaker)

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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