Job Description

Pathology Lab Manager – Dermatopathology

Pleasant Prairie, WI | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM
Pay: $110,000–$136,000/year DOE

Join Lighthouse Lab Services’ premier reference lab client and lead a high-performing dermatopathology laboratory that drives exceptional patient care nationwide. We’re looking for a motivated Pathology Lab Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at optimizing operations, and is excited to elevate a dynamic and growing lab. If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

In this position, you’ll oversee daily lab operations, guide and develop an outstanding technical team, uphold compliance and quality standards, and step into bench work (up to 30%) during peak times to ensure turnaround goals are met. Your leadership will support the mission and operational excellence of our premier dermatopathology client.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We offer competitive pay, stability, and benefits that support your well-being and long-term success:

• Pay Range: $110,000–$136,000/year DOE

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account with $500 company match

• Generous PTO + Holiday Pay

• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (FT only)

• Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Additional Life Insurance

• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity & Cancer Guardian Coverage

• 401(k) with Employer Contribution + Profit Sharing

• Employee Discounts & More!

What You’ll Do

Lead Core Lab Operations

• Oversee daily workflows to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

• Anticipate and adjust staffing needs to match volume.

• Conduct daily lab rounds to monitor operations, morale, and safety.

• Triage tasks and troubleshoot challenges to keep everything running smoothly.

Inspire & Support a High-Performing Team

• Lead supervisors and technical staff with clear, consistent communication.

• Provide leadership backup when supervisors are out.

• Foster a positive, professional culture grounded in accountability and collaboration.

• Coach, mentor, and guide staff through performance management and daily support.

Build Training & Competency Programs

• Develop training materials, SOPs, videos, and troubleshooting guides.

• Lead new hire onboarding and ongoing/targeted staff training.

• Manage technical competency assessments and certification requirements.

• Support recruiting, onboarding, and career development initiatives.

Oversee Scheduling, Timekeeping & Payroll

• Approve schedules (posted at least two pay periods in advance).

• Manage PTO approvals while maintaining proper coverage and workflow.

• Review payroll and timesheets for direct reports and provide backup support as needed.

Drive Performance Excellence

• Conduct 90-day and annual performance evaluations.

• Perform biannual technical competency reviews.

• Support performance improvement plans through documentation, monitoring, and follow-up.

Champion Workflow Optimization

• Analyze and refine workflows to support growth and operational efficiency.

• Present data-driven recommendations for staffing, equipment, and process improvements.

• Assist with equipment selection, validation, and cost assessments.

Ensure Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Uphold CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and internal quality standards.

• Oversee incident documentation and root cause analyses.

• Maintain QC standards, instrument performance, and SOP integrity.

Manage Equipment & Facility Operations

• Ensure all equipment is functional, safe, and well-maintained.

• Coordinate repairs, replacements, validations, and staining quality.

• Maintain accurate inventory levels for supplies and reagents.

Hands-On Bench Support

• Perform bench duties up to 30% of the time during high-volume or staffing shortages to meet turnaround expectations.

What You Bring

• Associate’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field (minimum)

• HT/HTL (ASCP) certification

• 5+ years experience in a high-volume pathology laboratory

• 3+ years leadership or supervisory experience

• Strong understanding of pathology workflows, staining procedures, and CLIA requirements

• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

• Ability to lead with professionalism, positivity, and adaptability

• Proficiency with LIS, EMR systems, and Microsoft Office

• Ability to multi-task, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively across teams

If you’re a dedicated lab leader looking to grow your career, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 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. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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