Pathology 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/Qualifications

• Experience in histology, pathology, and working with a microtome.
• Leadership skills with proven experience in managing teams.
• Proficient in laboratory operations and workflow management.
• Associate’s Degree in a science-related field is required; Bachelor’s 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.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manitowoc, WI.

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:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Manitowoc,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $38 - $58