Tempus
Histology Supervisor
$90K–$105K
Chicago · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- At least 5 years in Histotechnology, including the specified hands-on skills.
- Education
- College degree with at least 60 total semester hours, 12 in biology and chemistry.
About the job
Supervises a histology team and path lab operations, ensuring accurate, timely sample processing, quality and compliance, and validated immunohistochemistry workflows.
What you'll do
- Manage lab operations, including scheduling, workflows, quality, and compliance; hire, train, and coach staff.
- Audit LIMS reports, maintain equipment and inventory, and investigate incidents or procedural deviations.
- Maintain histology skills and optimize and validate antibodies for immunohistochemistry staining platforms.
What they ask for
- Valid certification in Histotechnology and at least 5 years of field experience, including cutting, staining (H&E and IHC), processing, embedding, and immunohistochemistry validation.
- College degree with at least 60 total semester hours, including 12 hours in biology and chemistry.
- Strong communication, delegation, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention-to-detail skills.
Nice to have
- Experience validating immunohistochemistry protocols or supervising others.
- Experience in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory; SOP writing or evaluation; troubleshooting lab equipment; or knowledge of LIMS.
Pay
$90,000-$105,000 (base salary)
Tools
LIMS, H&E, IHC
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