Histology Supervisor
Zoetis
4 hours ago
On-site
Louisville, KY
Operations
Histology Lab Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the Grossing and Histology laboratory sections.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee all histology processes: grossing, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, scanning, and case assignment.
- Own histology quality systems: implement/monitor QC/QA and applicable QMS programs.
- Manage people operations: onboarding, training plans/cross-training, annual competencies, performance management, and scheduling to meet TAT.
- Maintain operations: inventory, equipment maintenance, contribute to budgeting/prioritization for equipment purchasing/replacement, workstation organization, and wet tissue storage/disposal per retention and EH&S policies.
- Lead troubleshooting; develop team troubleshooting capabilities.
- Enforce safety policies: formalin/chemical safety, PPE, ventilation, spill response, exposure monitoring, waste handling, biosafety/sharps.
- Drive SOP excellence: create and update department SOPs and close gaps in collaboration with medical team and other stakeholders.
- Track performance: monitor KPIs, report productivity/efficiency, implement corrective actions.
- Support interfaces with accessioning department to ensure smooth sample handoffs and training alignment.
Leadership Expectations
- Working supervisor with physical presence on the lab floor ≥80% of working hours (workstation available on lab floor).
- Fully proficient and able to flex to bench work as needed.
- Foster a collaborative, learning-focused culture; ensure clear communication.
- Set expectations, deliver feedback, address conflicts promptly, uphold SOPs/policies, and recognize achievements.
Education and Experience
- Degree required; HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) required; HTL preferred.
- PA(ASCP) or grossing supervision experience preferred.
- 2+ years leadership experience in diagnostic histology; 5+ years total experience in diagnostic histology.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and office phone/fax; familiar with LIS/AP workflows, barcoding, specimen tracking, and QA trending.
- Regulatory knowledge: familiarity with CLIA, CAP, OSHA strongly preferred.
Technical Skills Requirements
- Leadership and team management; strong organization.
- Ability to plan and prioritize tasks; adaptability.
- Analytical/data-driven decision-making; problem-solving and decision-making.
- Oral and written communication; conflict resolution; collaboration.
Physical/Work Requirements
- Prolonged computer use; video conferencing.
- Tolerate repetitive motions/positions for grossing, embedding, microtomy.
- Occasional bending/kneeling/crouching; lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee all histology processes: grossing, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, scanning, and case assignment.
- Own histology quality systems: implement/monitor QC/QA and applicable QMS programs.
- Manage people operations: onboarding, training plans/cross-training, annual competencies, performance management, and scheduling to meet TAT.
- Maintain operations: inventory, equipment maintenance, contribute to budgeting/prioritization for equipment purchasing/replacement, workstation organization, and wet tissue storage/disposal per retention and EH&S policies.
- Lead troubleshooting; develop team troubleshooting capabilities.
- Enforce safety policies: formalin/chemical safety, PPE, ventilation, spill response, exposure monitoring, waste handling, biosafety/sharps.
- Drive SOP excellence: create and update department SOPs and close gaps in collaboration with medical team and other stakeholders.
- Track performance: monitor KPIs, report productivity/efficiency, implement corrective actions.
- Support interfaces with accessioning department to ensure smooth sample handoffs and training alignment.
Leadership Expectations
- Working supervisor with physical presence on the lab floor ≥80% of working hours (workstation available on lab floor).
- Fully proficient and able to flex to bench work as needed.
- Foster a collaborative, learning-focused culture; ensure clear communication.
- Set expectations, deliver feedback, address conflicts promptly, uphold SOPs/policies, and recognize achievements.
Education and Experience
- Degree required; HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) required; HTL preferred.
- PA(ASCP) or grossing supervision experience preferred.
- 2+ years leadership experience in diagnostic histology; 5+ years total experience in diagnostic histology.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and office phone/fax; familiar with LIS/AP workflows, barcoding, specimen tracking, and QA trending.
- Regulatory knowledge: familiarity with CLIA, CAP, OSHA strongly preferred.
Technical Skills Requirements
- Leadership and team management; strong organization.
- Ability to plan and prioritize tasks; adaptability.
- Analytical/data-driven decision-making; problem-solving and decision-making.
- Oral and written communication; conflict resolution; collaboration.
Physical/Work Requirements
- Prolonged computer use; video conferencing.
- Tolerate repetitive motions/positions for grossing, embedding, microtomy.
- Occasional bending/kneeling/crouching; lift/carry up to 25 lbs.