Special Procedures Immunohistochemistry Lab Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Special Procedures Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Laboratory Manager oversees and manages daily Special Procedures laboratory operations to ensure the highest quality of patient care while meeting CAP, CLIA and Joint Commission regulatory and compliance standards. Management oversight includes laboratory staff performance, interactions, and quality of work. Clinical management includes maintaining proper equipment operation, new test implementation and validation, troubleshooting and resolving laboratory issues, correcting errors, and documenting quality control, resulting in efficient, timely and highest quality IHC slide production. Laboratory staff report directly to the Special Procedures IHC lab Manager, who in turn reports to the Medical Director of the Special Procedures Laboratory and Operations Director. The Special procedures manager also interact with pathologists, residents, including and other laboratory supervisors and managers.  Under the direction of Special Procedures Medical Director, the Special Procedures Manager also manages the Digital Pathology and Core Research Laboratory.

Position: Special Procedures Immunohistochemistry Lab Manager       

Department: Pathology Lab

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory in accordance with departmental goals and objectives. Conduct basic data analysis to monitor the lab operation and performance. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies requirements. Review quality control data as required. Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for IHC processes 
• Ensure compliance with institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures
• Manage human resources: recruit, discipline, orient and train new staff members. Evaluate staff for competency and performance.  Schedule and assign staff as needed
• Promote a respectful work environment in accordance with Montefiore Excellence standards of respect
• Investigate and follow up on issues, problems and complaints as brought up lab staff, management, and clinical staff. Trouble shoot technical issues and resolve them in a timely manner
• Material management to ensure that reagent and supplies are acquired and in stock
• Provide ongoing training and education to lab staff to keep them up to date with best practices and enhance their technical skills
• Collaborate with pathologists and researchers to assist in research projects and publications
• Other duties as assigned by management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree required in Biological Sciences or related Lab Sciences

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years of Work Experience in a pathology laboratory required

Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a pathology laboratory is strongly preferred

Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) Preferred

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