Histology Supervisor
About The Position
The Histology Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operational and technical supervision of Histology services within the laboratory at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. This is a day-shift position, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an opportunity to advance from Lead Histo Tech to Supervisor in a new Core Lab Facility. The supervisor oversees high-volume histology operations, including specimen accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E and special staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC). The role ensures accurate, timely, high-quality results and efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, effective resource utilization, and adherence to turnaround-time expectations. Under the direction of the AP Manager, the supervisor coordinates daily activities, supervises staff, troubleshoots technical issues, and supports consistent service delivery for surgical pathology and related services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, or a related field.
- At least five years of anatomic pathology laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of histology processing, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, cytology preparation, and laboratory workflow systems is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP certification preferred: HT (ASCP) Histotechnician, HTL (ASCP) Histotechnologist, or CT (ASCP) Cytotechnologist.
- Knowledge of histology processing, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, cytology preparation, and laboratory workflow systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operational and technical services of the Histology laboratory.
- Oversee high-volume specimen accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E and special staining, and immunohistochemistry.
- Ensure accurate, timely, high-quality results.
- Promote efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and optimal resource utilization while meeting turnaround-time expectations.
- Coordinate daily activities and supervise staff under the direction of the AP Manager.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and support consistent service delivery for surgical pathology and related services.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
