Histopathology Laboratory Manager

Lighthouse Lab Services is excited to partner with a leading academic healthcare system in Charleston, SC , in the search for an experienced Histopathology Laboratory Manager to join its team.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for a histology professional with strong operational management experience who enjoys developing teams, maintaining high standards of laboratory quality, and improving workflows within a large academic healthcare environment.

Position Overview

The Histopathology Laboratory Manager will oversee daily operations of the Histopathology and Special Stains department, ensuring high-quality testing, regulatory compliance, and efficient laboratory operations. This individual will manage laboratory personnel, staffing, budgets, and departmental initiatives while collaborating with medical directors and hospital leadership to support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Leadership

Oversee daily Histopathology operations, ensuring quality testing, appropriate staffing, and efficient workflows.

Manage laboratory personnel, including subordinate supervisors, with responsibility for performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.

Monitor testing volumes, staffing levels, productivity, and departmental expenses to support operational and financial goals.

Lead daily laboratory huddles, conduct staff meetings, and maintain an accessible, supportive leadership presence.

Collaborate with laboratory leadership to implement process improvements and support strategic initiatives.

Participate in departmental leadership meetings and operational committees.

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure compliance with CAP accreditation requirements, laboratory safety standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

Lead CAP self-inspections and biennial inspections, addressing deficiencies through appropriate corrective actions.

Collaborate with the Medical Director to establish and monitor quality indicators across laboratory testing processes.

Oversee competency assessments, personnel documentation, and laboratory policies and procedures using MediaLab.

Ensure required safety rounds, quality initiatives, and regulatory documentation are completed.

Promote continuous quality improvement and maintain high standards of patient care.

Training & Staff Development

Support onboarding, continuing education, and competency training for laboratory personnel.

Mentor supervisors and coordinators while encouraging professional development and career advancement.

Collaborate with departmental educators to identify training opportunities and educational resources.

Support a positive learning environment for students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 7 years of progressive professional experience , including 2 years of management experience .

Experience managing laboratory operations, personnel, quality programs, and regulatory compliance.

Strong understanding of histopathology workflows, laboratory safety, and accreditation requirements.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage departmental resources, and improve operational efficiency.

State licensure and/or professional certification as required for the position.

Current American Heart Association BLS, American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers, or qualifying American Red Cross CPR/AED certification.

Salary, Shift, Benefits

Salary: $91,892.67 - $156,214.65 annually

Location: Charleston, SC (Main Campus)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Shift: Traditionally 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with flexibility based on operational needs

Employment Type: Regular, salaried employee

Benefits:

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Shift differential pay for eligible evening, night, and weekend hours

Medical insurance and free dental insurance

Pension plan, fully vested after 8 years

Career advancement and professional development opportunities

About us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 23 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. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

If at any time during the application process, you need accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.

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