Pathology Supervisor

Company: Aerotek
Location: Everett
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Do you communicate effectively with all levels of individuals and can deliver results in a high energy, fast paced environment? Do you have a passion to work in research and around animals! Our next Supervisor, Anatomic Pathology will supervise the staff and the daily operations of the pathology department (necropsy, tissue trimming, tissue processing, decalcification, chemical recycling and waste management) to ensure the highest quality product for evaluation. Assists with all aspects of pathology laboratory functions according to study protocol requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies and other local/state regulatory agency requirements. --- Directly supervises pathology staff that includes: Histology Technicians, Lead Histology Technician, IHC Specialist and laboratory support personnel --- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance rewarding and disciplining --- Maintains Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) --- Delegates and supervises the pathology laboratory personnel in the technical production of current protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs), daily activities associated with necropsy, tissue trimming, tissue processing, decalcification, chemical preparations and recycling, waste management and other related services --- Maintains oversight of immunohistochemistry projects, including but not limited to method development, scheduling, implementation, cost analysis and budgeting. --- Interprets protocol necropsy and trimming tasks and generates appropriate worksheets --- Ensures all equipment and instruments necessary to adequately perform pathology related procedures are functioning properly --- Develops and implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and qualification requirements, ensuring compliance with FDA (GLP), L&I, and other regulatory agencies --- Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves problems with personnel, equipment and procedures --- Establishes pathology work schedules, including but not limited to, necropsies, tissue trimming, tissue processing, decalcification, chemical recycling/waste management, tissue vacuum packing, tissue and chemical inventories and other duties as required --- Supervises all administrative responsibilities as related to staffing including analyzing current and future staffing needs --- Performs histopathology tasks to supplement technical staff in production of deliverables as necessary to meet study timelines --- Maintains inventory control --- Conducts annual staff evaluations and enforces safety regulations --- Checks that all work processes have been maintained and completed on schedule --- Verifies that procedures have been signed and dated by assigned personnel --- Assesses product quality and commences reprocessing procedures as needed --- Coordinates work in special necropsy or trimming procedures. --- Researches new procedures and oversees their implementation --- Apply computer knowledge to establish data records --- Independently evaluate work at any point and continue progression --- Relate necessary work and progress information to any member associated with a particular study --- Provide schedule priorities according to protocol amendment(s) or pathologist requests --- Reviews equipment performance and maintains appropriate documentation --- Conducts quality control throughout pathology productionSkills:glp, supervision, sop, fda compliance, inventory control, process improvement, pathologyTop Skills Details:- BA or BS degree, specializing in biological sciences or related science degree - 2 to 5 years of related experience (supervisory experience is essential) - Recommended certification or registration by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, or the Microscopy Society of America. - Anatomy and physiology, GLP, and Necropsy experience is preferred.Additional Skills & Qualifications:--- Bachelor of Science degree (BS), specializing in biological sciences or related science degree. Equivalent laboratory experience and administrative skills fundamental for this job may be substituted for educational requirement --- 2-5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. --- Supervisory Experience is essential --- Recommended certification or registration by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, or the Microscopy Society of America, or equivalency. Science related degree and/or time in field experience might be substituted for certification --- The computer skills required includes, but not limited to the ability to utilize Microsoft Office --- The language skills required include, but are not limited to: proficiency in both written and verbal English, the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals; the ability to write routine reports and correspondence; and the ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from other departmental directors/managers, Study Directors, clients, potential customers, and the general public --- Troubleshooting skills in basic laboratory procedures and equipment, necropsy procedures. Continual GLP Training and Equipment Training courses, Annual Health and Safety Training, Annual Formaldehyde Testing --- The reasoning abilities required include, but are not limited to: the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables; the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail --- Anatomy and physiology, GLP, Necropsy experience preferredExperience Level:Expert LevelAbout Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing-- Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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