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Overview
The Supervisor of Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Histology is responsible for the daily operational oversight of technical staff performing IHC, ISH, immunofluorescence, surgical histology, special stains, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and frozen section procedures within Anatomic Pathology.
This position ensures high-quality technical performance, regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, State, and Joint Commission), and efficient workflow. The Supervisor reports to the Senior Manager of AP and collaborates closely with faculty, residents, and laboratory leadership to maintain excellence in diagnostic services.
The Supervisor is expected to maintain operational flexibility and the technical competency to cross-cover within both Immunohistochemistry and Histology services. Training and competency assessment will be provided as needed to ensure safe and compliant cross-coverage.
The hours for this position will be 10am-6pm.
Essential Duties
Operational Supervision
Supervises day-to-day workflow of IHC and Histology laboratories.
Oversees IHC staining, ISH staining, immunofluorescence, special stains, frozen sections, embedding, microtomy, and tissue processing.
Monitors turnaround times, workload distribution, and production standards.
Addresses technical and operational issues and escalates concerns appropriately.
Performs technical procedures as necessary to support workflow continuity.
Cross-Coverage & Workforce Flexibility
Maintains competency to provide cross-coverage in both IHC and Histology sections as required.
Supports laboratory operations during staffing shortages, high-volume periods, or emergent situations.
Participates in structured cross-training programs to maintain operational resiliency.
Ensures all cross-coverage duties are performed in accordance with CAP, CLIA, and institutional competency requirements.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Ensures compliance with CAP, CLIA, State, and Joint Commission standards.
Oversees documentation of quality control, corrective actions, validations, and maintenance logs.
Assists in validation of new antibodies, assays, procedures, and instrumentation.
Conducts annual review of laboratory procedures and SOPs.
Participates in quality assurance initiatives and prepares quality and workload reports.
Staff Supervision & Development
Supervises exempt and non-exempt technical staff.
Assigns daily work and monitors workload distribution.
Conducts and documents competency assessments per regulatory requirements.
Ensures documentation of training, onboarding, and continuing education.
Participates in hiring, evaluations, coaching, and corrective actions in collaboration with leadership.
Promotes cross-training to enhance team flexibility and operational continuity.
Equipment & Resource Oversight
Monitors functionality and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Ensures service contracts and maintenance documentation are maintained.
Oversees inventory levels and supply ordering.
Ensures compliance with laboratory safety, chemical storage, and hazardous waste procedures.
Supports evaluation and implementation of new technologies and instrumentation.
Administrative & Financial Support
Assists leadership with supply utilization monitoring and cost efficiency initiatives.
Provides workload and performance data for reporting purposes.
Ensures accurate use of laboratory information systems and instrumentation software.
Supports continuous quality and process improvement initiatives.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Proven experience with progressively more responsibility in a Histology Laboratory. Strong technical expertise in IHC, ISH, special stains, embedding, sectioning, and frozen section techniques.
2. Experience in a histology laboratory with special emphasis on immunohistochemistry and special stain procedures as well as a detailed knowledge of more specialized embedding, sectioning and histochemical techniques.
3. Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience with antibody validation, quality control, and troubleshooting.
4. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills. Ability to manage workflow in high volume clinical environments
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Supervisory skills; Histotechnologist (HT/HTL) Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Principal Responsibilities
1. Manages a team responsible for the day-to-day activities of the unit. Monitors progress of assignments and projects of varying complexity to enure milestones are met and communicated to all relevant stakeholders. 2. Assesses and resolves or escalates problems arising within unit or impacting workflow. 3. Recommends new and updated policies and procedures based on requirements, efficiencies and/or trends in support of unit. 4. Assists in long-range planning for work unit needs. 5. Participates in unit budget planning. 6. Evaluates work requests to determine if they are appropriate to the unit or another area. 7. Ensures that work flow is organized and staffed for quality efficient completion. 8. Communicates deadlines and special circumstances to staff. 9. Researches and adopts new technology products and services to increase efficiencies. Evaluates and implements these solutions as appropriate. 10. Maintains equipment and supplies for unit. 11. Completes evaluations of direct report employees. 12. Collaborates with University personnel to define work assignments and requirements, communicate progress of work, and plan and coordinate projects. 13. Interacts with external sources to coordinate work necessary to fulfill projects, keep abreast of new products and technologies, or arrange for subcontractors. 14. Supervises a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in related field and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date
04/16/2026
Job Category
Manager
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Manager; Program Leader (24)
Salary Range
$68,000.00 - $120,500.00
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
On-site
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
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