Seeking a Histology Lab Supervisor for a full-time permanent position in Lake Success, NY.

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Histology Supervisor supervises day-to-day activities within the laboratory unit/group/area/department, performing laboratory analyses and tests to diagnose various pet and other animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment. Contributes to the development of operating policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be able to perform all testing in the department
• Supervises staff, assigns work, monitors activities and evaluates results and performance. Resolves escalated issues. Administers employment actions, provides coaching and guidance to staff and promotes staff training and development. Provides input to department policies and procedures. Updates staffing models and adjusts staffing as needed
• Leads work activities of the lab unit/group/area/department, planning and organizing work, providing for adequate staffing and resources and maintaining work on schedule so that ongoing customer satisfaction is maintained. Addresses all entries on the Histo LABC report and institutes preventative measures to improve the quality of the department.
• Contributes to maintenance of department diagnostic equipment and other technical resources. Coordinates with internal personnel, vendors and others as needed to resolve issues and maintain ongoing functionality.
• Maintain supply of reagents and consumables needed by department.
• Ensure that all Quality Assurance/Quality Control standards are met by staff.
• Ensure that monthly Tech and Aide audits are performed and documented.
• Prepares reports, presentations and other information summarizing work activities. Prepares various analyses as needed to highlight issues and resolve questions.
• Assist in development and management of financial budget requirements.
• Provide business review information to Lab Manager.
• Consult with clients to explain or resolve testing issues and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of changes and developments in the industry affecting work activities. May participate in outside industry groups and forums related to business activities.
• Reads, understands and follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures. Maintains clean and organized work area. Restocks supplies as needed.
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) or BS Degree with minimum 5 years in a Histology lab and minimum 1 year of leadership experience in a high production environment.
• Supervisory skills and ability
• Prior diagnostic lab supervisor experience including hiring and performance management
• Proven leadership, motivational and mediating abilities
• May supervise Bench/Associate Supervisors.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and direct work activities.
• Experience with the operations, testing and services of the area(s) supervised, including setting up, reading and releasing test results and troubleshooting equipment.
• Extensive laboratory skills and experience.
• Reasoning and analytical skills to resolve issues.
• Attention to detail
• Organized with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

SHIFT

• Monday-Friday. 6am-3pm. Rotating weekends.