Veterinary Clinical Pathology Lab Supervisor

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Penn Vet's Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Pathology Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations, QA/QC, and staff supervision. The role supports clinical research and veterinary education with a focus on accurate, timely diagnostic results.

The ideal candidate will have extensive veterinary diagnostic experience, strong leadership, and the ability to foster a collaborative learning environment for technicians, students, clinicians, and researchers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent plus 3-5 years of veterinary diagnostic lab experience.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical pathology procedures, instrumentation, QA/QC, and testing.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot equipment, and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to train and collaborate with staff, students, clinicians, and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, including staff scheduling and workflow coordination.
• Supervise personnel, conduct evaluations, and support staff development.
• Manage invoices, purchasing cards, monthly reports, and external communications.
• Coordinate outside cytology submissions and accessioning processes.
• Maintain QA/QC programs, review analyzer results, and log discrepancies.
• Provide staff training on instrumentation, testing, and result interpretation.
• Support clinical research and veterinary education initiatives.

Skills

Veterinary diagnostic laboratory

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology/Life Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Penn Vet's Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Pathology Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations, QA/QC, and staff supervision. The role supports clinical research and veterinary education with a focus on accurate, timely diagnostic results.

The ideal candidate will have extensive veterinary diagnostic experience, strong leadership, and the ability to foster a collaborative learning environment for technicians, students, clinicians, and researchers.