Senior Histopathology Lab Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Histopathology Technologist to lead a large staff across complex anatomic pathology testing, including Mohs, cytology, IHC, molecular, or EM.

The role requires GS-11 level experience and relevant education/certification, with responsibility for assigning work, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement within the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Leadership and interpersonal skills to manage a large staff.
• Strong communication abilities to ensure policy compliance.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality management principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full range of supervisory duties for one or more sections of the anatomic pathology laboratory, including assignment of work.
• Maintain compliance with federal/state laws and accrediting requirements; develop plans and procedures for the lab.
• Lead efforts in quality management, performance evaluations, staff development, and budget considerations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory duties

Quality management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences

Biology and chemistry coursework (30 sem hrs)

Graduate study in health sciences

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Histopathology Technologist to lead a large staff across complex anatomic pathology testing, including Mohs, cytology, IHC, molecular, or EM.

The role requires GS-11 level experience and relevant education/certification, with responsibility for assigning work, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement within the laboratory.