Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology

CellCarta•Lake Forest, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CellCarta is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology to join their team. This role combines hands-on laboratory work with leadership responsibilities, overseeing and mentoring staff while ensuring the delivery of high-quality histopathology services. The supervisor will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain operational excellence and support innovative research.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related biological of life science field required
2+ years of experience in a leadership role within a clinical and/or research laboratory setting
5+ years of post-graduate clinical laboratory experience required
2+ years of clinical laboratory experience in histopathology and anatomic pathology
Experience performing immunohistochemistry using autostainers such as the Dako Autostainer Link 48, Dako Omnis, Leica BOND RX, VENTANA BenchMark ULTRA, and VENTANA Discovery ULTRA
Understanding of the standards and requirements of a CAP/CLIA-accredited laboratory

Nice To Haves

Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification preferred
Experience with GxP regulations highly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure on-time production of laboratory services, including preanalytical aspects (tissue processing, tissue embedding, sectioning of both formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) and frozen tissues, 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 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 assessments
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 completed on time and effectively
Perform IQ, OQ, and 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