Histology Laboratory Supervisor
CurrentManage inventory and supply ordering. Oversee development of special procedures (technical specialties, difficult protocol-specific processes, etc.). Provide guidance and training to less experienced histology staff and coordinate training needs Supervisor of laboratory procedures for receipt, handling, processing, tracking, shipping, transfer of custody, and/or archiving of tissues and specimens in the histology laboratory. Provide direct daily supervision and review work of assigned employees to ensure accuracy and adherence to pertinent policies, practices and procedures Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, Health and Safety, etc.]. Schedule and prioritize workload of team. Review data for monthly productivity report of histology laboratory. Review all Quality Control (QC) Findings pertaining to the histology laboratory and, in a timely manner, document the appropriate corrective actions taken on QC Comment & Response Forms. Identify training and development needs of direct reports. Assist in the development, implementation, and delivery of training; ensure that direct reports receive orientation and necessary on-the-job-training. Provide regular coaching and counseling. Assist in preparation and delivery of salary and performance reviews of direct reports. Review and approve time sheets of direct reports. Coordinate time/off schedules. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices. Ensure that department equipment is maintained in good working condition and that laboratory area(s) are maintained in clean and orderly condition. Perform methods development experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges and offer solutions to technical challenges. Review, maintain, and/or create new SOPs as needed when procedures are updated or new methods developed in laboratory. Maintain safety guidelines.
