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Overview
Under the general direction of the Cytology Manager, manage the daily evening activities of the cytology laboratory, outreach Histology, and IHC staff within the laboratory.
Responsibilities include:
Manage and oversee laboratory staffing, workflow, and delegate responsibility for laboratory functions.
This includes orienting and training staff members.
Monitors work progress and evaluation performance, including staff competencies.
Manages time and attendance records, including scheduling time off.
Assists in the corrective action process.
Assists with the selection of staff.
Directs and oversees the accurate and timely preparation, triage, tracking, and reporting of specimens.
Maintains quality of lab work, complying with University, State, and Federal regulatory agency standards.
This position requires strong leadership qualities in building and working with the team of laboratory staff.
Working independently, under the general supervision of the Cytology Manager, performs a variety of routine, Molecular protocols for diagnostic testing. Applicant must have the ability to work collaboratively with contacts both internal and external to the laboratory, and to make decisions and direct the activities of others.
In collaboration with the Cytology manager formulate, establish, and implement quality standards; ensure complying performance.
Documentation and review daily QA/QC charts for laboratory equipment.
Develop, revise, and implement new preparatory and staining techniques.
Ensure compliance with all university and governmental regulations concerning health and safety.
Formulate the annual supply and equipment budget and evaluate order and maintain lab equipment and supplies.
Assist with the selection and ordering of new equipment; maintain inventory.
Arrange and coordinate support services to the laboratory.
Oversee maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
Perform other duties as directed by the Manager or Director of Pathology to ensure the proper functioning of the lab.
The hours of this position are 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Understanding in grossing surgical specimens for histology, including a strong knowledge and understanding on medical and anatomical terminology.
2. Proven excellent leadership and organizational skills.
3. Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the capability to resolve personnel issues that may arise in the unit.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
1. 3 years related lab experience.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University. 2. Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and nonexempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed. 3. Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments. 4. Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments. 5. Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies. 6. Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects. 7. Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted. 8. Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments. 9. Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments. 10. Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department. 11. Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels. 12. Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis. 13. Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Job Posting Date
06/25/2026
Job Category
Manager
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Manager; Program Leader (25)
Salary Range
$82,000.00 - $131,500.00
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.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
