Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology

CellCarta•Lake Forest, CA

1d•$85,000 - $112,600•Onsite

About The Position

Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology Are you looking to make your next career move? CellCarta, a Contract Research Organization, is hiring a Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology to join our dynamic team. As a Laboratory Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise and skills to ensure that our services meet the highest industry standards. Come work with a team of talented individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on human health and well-being. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new career with CellCarta!

Requirements

Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, or related biological or life science field required
2+ years of experience in a leadership role within a clinical and/or research laboratory setting
5+ years of post-graduation clinical laboratory experience required
2+ years clinical laboratory experience in histopathology and anatomic pathology
Experience performing immunohistochemistry using immunohistochemistry autostainers such as the DAKO Link48, Dako Omnis, Leica Bond Rx, Ventana Benchmark Ultra and Ventana Discovery Ultra
Experience with GxP regulations highly preferred
Understanding of standards and requirements of a CAP/CLIA accredited laboratory

Nice To Haves

Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure on time production of Laboratory services, including preanalytical aspects (tissue processing, tissue embedding, sectioning both formalin fixed paraffin embedded and frozen, and blood processing) and testing services (H&E, IHC, ISH, FISH and IF staining)
Provide oversight of laboratory processes with involvement in improvement initiatives, while ensuring and maintaining compliance with GxP, CAP and CLIA requirements, CellCarta SOPs and industry standards
Work closely with other operational, quality, and project management teams to ensure the highest level of operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
Provide leadership and guidance to laboratory personnel
Train employees and perform competency testing
Ensure employees are up to date on training requirements
Maintain laboratory safety practices and identify and remediate safety risks and hazards
Participate in laboratory audits and inspections (CAP, CLIA, client, and internal), respond to findings, and remediate concerns
Maintain equipment and ensure maintenance is on time and effective
Perform IQ, OP, PQ for new laboratory equipment
Perform laboratory bench work and testing as needed
Monitor laboratory supply and reagent inventory and oversee maintenance of the tissue bank
Attend regular staff meetings