Anatomic Pathology Supervisor

Job Summary

The Anatomic Pathology Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight, quality assurance, and staff supervision of the Anatomic Pathology laboratory, including Histology, Cytology, Grossing, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), and related subspecialty areas as applicable. This role ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, supports high-quality diagnostic services, and fosters a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Supervisor serves as a technical and leadership resource, balancing hands-on expertise with administrative and people-management responsibilities to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient pathology services

Job Responsibilities 1

Supervise daily operations of the Anatomic Pathology laboratory, ensuring appropriate staffing, workflow efficiency, and turnaround time targets are met

Oversee technical processes including specimen accessioning, gross examination support, histology processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, special stains, IHC, and cytology preparation (as applicable)

Ensure proper specimen handling, identification, labeling, fixation, storage, and disposal in compliance with policies and regulations

Troubleshoot technical, workflow, and equipment issues; escalate complex concerns as appropriate

Coordinate workload distribution and prioritize cases to meet clinical and diagnostic needs

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Participate in inspections, audits, and proficiency testing; prepare documentation and implement corrective actions as needed

Monitor quality indicators, error rates, and turnaround times, lead root cause analysis and quality improvement initiatives

Job Responsibilities 2

Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and safety protocols

Ensure adherence to biosafety, chemical safety, and infection control standards

Supervise, mentor, and support histotechnologists, cytotechnologists, technicians, and support staff

Coordinate staff scheduling, timekeeping, and coverage to meet operational needs

Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, competency assessment, and performance evaluations

Provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action when necessary, in collaboration with management and HR

Serve as a liaison between laboratory staff, pathologists, laboratory leadership, and clinical teams

Support pathologists with technical consultation and workflow coordination

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Expert knowledge of anatomic pathology laboratory practices and workflows

Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement quality improvements

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-complexity environment

Commitment to patient safety, quality, and ethical practice

Job Experience

Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in Anatomic Pathology

Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred or required, depending on organization)

Minimum 1 year of experience in GCC (preferred).

Competencies

Education