CellCarta

Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology

CellCarta • $75K — $130K *
Lake Forest, CA 92630In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field
  • 2+ years in a leadership role in a clinical/research lab
  • 5+ years of post-graduate clinical lab experience
  • 2+ years of histopathology experience
  • HT or HTL certification preferred
  • Experience with key autostainers in immunohistochemistry
  • Familiarity with GxP regulations and CAP/CLIA standards

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely lab service production and testing processes
  • Oversee compliance and improvement initiatives in lab operations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for efficiency and satisfaction
  • Lead and mentor laboratory staff
  • Train staff and assess competencies
  • Maintain lab safety and identify risks
  • Manage laboratory audits and respond to findings

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Referral Program
Full Job Description
Laboratory Supervisor, Histopathology

In this role, you'll combine hands-on laboratory work with leadership responsibilities, overseeing and mentoring staff while helping ensure the delivery of high-quality histopathology services. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining operational excellence and supporting innovative research that advances human health.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure on-time production of laboratory services, including preanalytical aspects (tissue processing, tissue embedding, sectioning of both formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) and frozen tissues, and blood processing) and testing services (H&E, IHC, ISH, FISH, and IF staining)
  • Provide oversight of laboratory processes with involvement in improvement initiatives while ensuring and maintaining compliance with GxP, CAP, and CLIA requirements, CellCarta SOPs, and industry standards
  • Work closely with operational, quality, and project management teams to ensure the highest level of operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Provide leadership and guidance to laboratory personnel
  • Train employees and perform competency assessments
  • Ensure employees are up to date on training requirements
  • Maintain laboratory safety practices and identify and remediate safety risks and hazards
  • Participate in laboratory audits and inspections (CAP, CLIA, client, and internal), respond to findings, and remediate concerns
  • Maintain equipment and ensure maintenance is completed on time and effectively
  • Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ for new laboratory equipment
  • Perform laboratory bench work and testing as needed
  • Monitor laboratory supply and reagent inventory and oversee maintenance of the tissue bank

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related biological of life science field required

Main Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership role within a clinical and/or research laboratory setting
  • 5+ years of post-graduate clinical laboratory experience required
  • 2+ years of clinical laboratory experience in histopathology and anatomic pathology
  • Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification preferred
  • Experience performing immunohistochemistry using autostainers such as the Dako Autostainer Link 48, Dako Omnis, Leica BOND RX, VENTANA BenchMark ULTRA, and VENTANA Discovery ULTRA
  • Experience with GxP regulations highly preferred
  • Understanding of the standards and requirements of a CAP/CLIA-accredited laboratory

Working Conditions
  • Full-time, on-site role, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits
  • Competitive wages ($75,000 - $130,000 USD)
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a healthy match
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Referral Program

About CellCarta

CellCarta is a biotechnology company that provides a range of services to support drug discovery and development. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts. CellCarta's services include biomarker discovery, assay development, and clinical trial testing. The company's clients include pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and academic institutions. CellCarta has a strong commitment to quality and is dedicated to providing accurate and reliable data to its clients. The company has a team of experienced scientists and technicians who are experts in their fields.
Learn more about CellCarta
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
-$5 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$50 million
* Ladders Estimates

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