Section Head Pathology, Full-Time

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Accrued Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & FSA

Short- & Long-Term DisabilityInsurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ, seeks a Section Head, Pathology Chemistry to provide technical leadership, supervision, and administrative oversight of the unit under the Chief Technologist/Director. The role ensures quality standards, guides staff in daily operations, and assists in developing policies, procedures, and operating guidelines to support compliant lab practices.

The successful candidate will manage workflow, quality control, instrument performance, and test accuracy; train and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Minimum of three (3) years of laboratory experience in the applicable specialty area (Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, and/or Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine).
• Certification as a Medical Technologist by the ASCP or equivalent credential required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative supervision to section staff, including scheduling daily bench assignments, managing sick-call coverage, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Oversee quality control, instrument performance, and test accuracy by monitoring results, implementing corrective actions, and reporting/resolving issues with leadership.
• Train and mentor new personnel and students, ensure timely completion of competency assessments, and provide ongoing coaching, evaluations, and performance management.
• Develop, review, and update standard operating procedures to maintain compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies; prepare quality assurance and other required reports.
• Manage resources, including inventory, purchasing, and budget oversight, ensuring supplies and reagents are maintained, used efficiently, and waste is minimized.
• Support administrative operations by assisting with payroll, schedules, laboratory information system updates, and other duties as delegated by the Chief Technologist/Director.
• Promote a safe, compliant, and accountable work environment by investigating errors/accidents, implementing corrective action plans, and ensuring staff adherence to UH compliance standards, policies, and regulations.
• Perform bench-level testing and other duties as needed to support operations during vacancies or high-volume periods.

Skills

Lab supervision

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Section Head, Pathology Chemistry position is to provide technical leadership, supervision, and administrative oversight of the assigned unit under the direction of the Chief Technologist/Director. This role is responsible for ensuring quality standards, guiding staff in daily operations, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and operating guidelines to support efficient and compliant laboratory practices.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical and administrative supervision to section staff, including scheduling daily bench assignments, managing sick-call coverage, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Oversee quality control, instrument performance, and test accuracy by monitoring results, implementing corrective actions, and reporting/resolving issues with leadership.
• Train and mentor new personnel and students, ensure timely completion of competency assessments, and provide ongoing coaching, evaluations, and performance management.
• Develop, review, and update standard operating procedures to maintain compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies; prepare quality assurance and other required reports.
• Manage resources, including inventory, purchasing, and budget oversight, ensuring supplies and reagents are maintained, used efficiently, and waste is minimized.
• Support administrative operations by assisting with payroll, schedules, laboratory information system updates, and other duties as delegated by the Chief Technologist/Director.
• Promote a safe, compliant, and accountable work environment by investigating errors/accidents, implementing corrective action plans, and ensuring staff adherence to UH compliance standards, policies, and regulations.
• Perform bench-level testing and other duties as needed to support operations during vacancies or high-volume periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Minimum of three (3) years of laboratory experience in the applicable specialty area (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, and/or Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine).
• Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent credential required.

What We Offer

• Vacation Accrued Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $39.34- $57.21. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.