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Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor in The Big Apple, New York, New York. This role supports a high-volume dermatopathology setting and offers the opportunity to lead laboratory operations while remaining hands-on with histology workflows.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established, multi-site dermatology practice NYC with a national footprint, known for its collaborative, team-oriented culture and commitment to quality patient care. The organization invests in employee growth from day one with hands-on training, clear advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and employee discounts on cosmetic services. If you’re looking to grow your dermatology career in a people-first environment, this is the place to do it.

About the NYC

Manhattan offers access to one of the country’s largest healthcare markets, with major hospitals, specialty practices, research institutions, and clinical laboratories throughout the city. Candidates can build a strong laboratory career while enjoying world-class dining, arts, public transportation, parks, and diverse neighborhoods.

About the Role

The Lab Supervisor oversees daily histology operations, leads laboratory staff, coordinates workflow, and supports quality, compliance, and customer service expectations. This position includes hands-on histology duties such as grossing, embedding, microtomy, staining, IHC, special stains, specimen handling, and equipment maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and direct laboratory employees while supporting daily operations.
• Coordinate team workflow, priorities, goals, and communication with management.
• Oversee histology operations, including records, reports, methodology review, training, instrumentation, and compliance.
• Support tissue preparation for microscopic examination and diagnostic confirmation.
• Plan day-to-day workload, coordinate assignments, resolve issues, and adjust workflow as needed.
• Distribute work among histotechnologists and lab aides based on workflow, skill level, and priorities.
• Manage blocks, slides, requisitions, accessioning, typing, supplies, scheduling coverage, and related laboratory needs.
• Supervise laboratory customer service, courier coordination, reference laboratory issues, IT/interface troubleshooting, and equipment concerns.
• Create and maintain policies and procedures as operational changes require.
• Travel to other locations for lab-related work as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership and business needs.

Specific Duties

• Perform accessioning, typing, specimen send-outs, and TC component send-outs.
• Perform grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Prepare and stain histology specimens accurately and on time.
• Use standard aseptic procedures and required safeguards.
• Perform IHC and special stains.
• Control contaminated specimens and waste management processes.
• Prepare slides and maintain accurate quality control, quality assurance, and patient records.
• Operate and maintain equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and ensure adequate supplies.
• Troubleshoot EMR/LIS integration issues and pathology-related office customer service needs.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA guidelines.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 2 years of relevant histotechnology laboratory experience required.
• HT or HTL certification a plus
• Knowledge of programming and operation of general laboratory and automated IHC equipment.
• Research skills and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and approach problems and decisions analytically.
• Ability to maintain records and use microscopes, cryostats, tissue processors, and stainers.
• Ability and willingness to follow established departmental service standards.

Salary /Schedule/Benefits

• 2nd shift role with ideal starting time 1pm or 3pm with an 8 hour shift each day
• $110K–$130K depending on experience
• Full Comprehensive Benefits
• Reports to: Lab Manager

About Us

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 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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