Senior Anatomic Pathology Lab Manager

We’re Hiring: Senior Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Manager
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time

What We Are Offering:

Salary- $120,000-$145,000 DOE

Full Benefits including Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401k

Are you ready to lead, build, and transform the future of anatomic pathology? This is a rare opportunity for an experienced laboratory leader to take charge of a growing operation while spearheading the build-out of a brand-new laboratory and the implementation of cutting-edge digital pathology systems across both histology and cytology. If you’re passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams, this role offers the visibility, autonomy, and growth potential to take your career to the next level.

Position Overview

The Senior Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for all histology and cytology services. This individual will play a critical role in designing, building, and launching a state-of-the-art laboratory, while driving the adoption of digital pathology solutions to enhance workflow efficiency, diagnostic quality, and scalability.

This is a highly impactful leadership role with direct influence over laboratory growth, financial performance, and long-term strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Leadership & Operations

• Lead day-to-day operations across histology and cytology, ensuring accuracy, quality, and turnaround time excellence

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing laboratory team

• Establish and optimize workflows, policies, and procedures to support growth and efficiency

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (CLIA, CAP, etc.)

New Lab Build-Out & Innovation

• Oversee the full lifecycle of a new laboratory build-out, including space planning, equipment selection, and workflow design

• Partner with executive leadership on capital planning and implementation timelines

• Lead the integration of digital pathology platforms for both histology and cytology, including scanning, image management, and system validation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and technology adoption

Financial & Strategic Management

• Manage laboratory budgets, forecasting, and cost control initiatives

• Analyze financial performance, productivity metrics, and operational KPIs

• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, service expansion, and operational efficiencies

• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives

Qualifications

• ASCP Certification (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred)

• 7 years of progressive laboratory leadership experience in anatomic pathology

• Demonstrated expertise in both histology and cytology operations

• Proven experience managing laboratory finances, budgeting, and operational metrics

• Experience with laboratory start-ups, expansions, or major capital projects strongly preferred

• Exposure to or experience implementing digital pathology systems highly desirable

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Lead the creation of a brand-new, modern laboratory from the ground up

• Be at the forefront of digital pathology transformation

• High visibility role with direct impact on organizational growth and strategy

• Opportunity to build and shape your own team and culture

• Clear pathway for continued leadership growth within a rapidly expanding organization

Why Columbia, South Carolina?

Columbia offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life—featuring a growing healthcare sector, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to both mountains and coastlines. With a lower cost of living and a welcoming community, it’s an ideal place to grow your career and enjoy life outside of work.

If you’re a forward-thinking laboratory leader ready to build something exceptional and leave a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Salary : $120,000 - $145,000