Pathology Manager - TMA

Yale University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Yale University seeks a Manager to oversee DH/TMA facility operations. You will staff, budget, and supervise, coordinating with clients and researchers while ensuring timely project completion.

This on-site role involves overseeing archives, preparing budgets, and enhancing workflows with IT systems. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience, strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least three years of related experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage staff and budgets and interpret labor guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reviews staffing needs, job postings, salary guidelines, and labor interpretations for exempt/non-exempt staff.
• Manages administrative support, tech needs, and inventory for assigned departments.
• Develops budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses against actual performance.
• Manages facilities, space, equipment, and office supplies for the departments.
• Coordinates training, ensures policy compliance, and reviews department policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Budget & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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Overview

The Manager, Pathology will oversee the operations of Developmental Histology / Tissue Microarray Archive (DH/TMA) facility. Interact with and field questions from clients; Principle investigators, Grad students, Post-docs, Residents, Fellows, and Faculty. Monitors clients projects to ensure they are properly completed and meet deadlines. Advises clients on what Histology and Tissue Microarray techniques would work best for their project. Creates TMA's and specialized slides for clients. Answers staff questions regarding client orders. Oversees archivist - Research slide and block collections. Assists in locating slides and blocks from researchers for clinical operations (patient care). Orders supplies as needed. Interacts with other YPTS divisions, CTTS and TPA (help when needed). Works with eHisto software and ITS to make changes to eHisto to enhance customer experience. Assists with other duties as they may be assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 1. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• 2. Proficient computer skills and the ability to manage projects and multitask.
• 3. Strong leadership and supervisory abilities with proven management skills.
• 4. Ability to analyze and solve problems independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• 5. Knowledge of budget management, business practices, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• 1. Advanced certification in a relevant field (HT or HTL ASCP) (e.g., Laboratory Animal Science, Lean Six Sigma).
• 2. Proven experience with budget management, analysis, and financial reporting tools (e.g., Oracle).
• 3. Master's degree in a related field or relevant professional experience (HT or HTL ASCP).
• 4. Familiarity with compliance regulations and privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA).
• 5. Strong project management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Principal Responsibilities

• 1. Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University.
• 2. Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and nonexempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed.
• 3. Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments.
• 4. Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments.
• 5. Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies.
• 6. Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
• 7. Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted.
• 8. Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments.
• 9. Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments.
• 10. Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department.
• 11. Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels.
• 12. Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis.
• 13. Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees.
• 14. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

09/11/2026

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (23)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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