Histology Lab Supervisor

Histology Lab Supervisor Job Description The Histology/Pathology Lab Supervisor provides hands-on leadership and actively participates in all aspects of daily operations of our dermatopathology lab, including specimen grossing, fixation, tissue cutting, staining, supply management, and equipment maintenance. This role ensures that lab workflows meet the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and turnaround time. The Supervisor oversees and supports the technical staff, ensures proper training, and serves as a key point of contact for resolving specimen and personnel-related issues. In collaboration with lab managers and sr. leadership, this individual also drives process improvements to enhance overall lab efficiency and performance. Responsibilities + Maximize team efficiency, productivity, and teamwork of Histotechnicians and Laboratory Assistants by providing daily communication, supervision, and direction in alignment with company philosophy, goals, and objectives. + Attend quarterly and monthly team leader meetings. + Lead approved team meetings at appropriate intervals and ensure that time is productive. + Create and update dermpath staff work schedules as needed. + Approve PTO requests, maintaining adequate staffing levels on a daily basis. + Manage timesheets and approve hours for biweekly payroll processing. + Provide managers with weekly updates on team performance, overtime, and attendance; schedule management; specimen volume data and projected staffing needs; and other pertinent issues. + Assist managers and Human Resources in hiring new team members and provide comprehensive orientation. + Complete 90-day and annual performance reviews and administer disciplinary action when required. + Accession, gross, measure, ink, cut, and input tissue information into the computer under the patient's name. + Process tissues on the processors and embed tissues daily. + Cut tissues on a microtome, mount on slides for staining, and stain tissues for H & E. + Perform immunohistochemistry or special stains on tissue by request of dermatopathologist. + Conduct daily maintenance of all equipment, change solutions, and maintain temperatures. + File blocks routinely. + Troubleshoot as needed and work with the dermatopathologist to maintain efficient workflow. + Perform other related duties as assigned. Essential Skills + Experience in histology, pathology, and working with a microtome. + Leadership skills with proven experience in managing teams. + Proficient in laboratory operations and workflow management. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Associateu2019s Degree in a science-related field is required; Bacheloru2019s Degree is preferred. + Successful completion of a histology training course is required; ASCP certification is preferred. + Minimum of 1 year of related lab experience is required; proven leadership experience is preferred. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manitowoc, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $57.70/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Manitowoc,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ( ) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2026-03-04