Senior Histotechnologist & Lab Startup Leader (Equity)

Gilder Search Group; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential equity

Ownership & visibility

Equity opportunity

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Senior Histotechnologist / Laboratory Manager to join a new pathology laboratory in Skokie, Illinois. This hands-on leadership role will be 50% bench work and 50% laboratory operations, focusing on establishing operations, workflows, and quality systems in a startup environment, with emphasis on IHC and histology expertise.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and be capable of building and leading a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Histotechnology, or a related field.
• Significant hands-on experience in histology/histotechnology.
• Strong experience with IHC and core histology techniques.
• Previous laboratory management, supervisory, or lead experience.
• Experience developing or implementing laboratory SOPs and processes.
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and CLIA requirements.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in an environment where processes are still being developed.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day laboratory operations during the startup and launch phase.
• Help establish laboratory workflows, processes, procedures, and quality systems from the ground up.
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory SOPs and documentation.
• Support CLIA laboratory setup and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Establish and maintain quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Assist with laboratory equipment selection, installation, validation, and implementation.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, processes, and technical issues.
• Manage laboratory supplies, inventory, reagents, and equipment needs.
• Monitor laboratory performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.
• Work closely with leadership to establish and scale laboratory operations.

Skills

Histology techniques

IHC experience

Lab leadership

SOP development

Quality systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

IHC equipment

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Senior Histotechnologist / Laboratory Manager to join a new pathology laboratory in Skokie, Illinois. This hands-on leadership role will be 50% bench work and 50% laboratory operations, focusing on establishing operations, workflows, and quality systems in a startup environment, with emphasis on IHC and histology expertise.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and be capable of building and leading a