Pathology Lab Supervisor

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

 

The Pathology Laboratory is responsible for all tissue and bone marrow specimens collected at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.  Pathology processes all specimens related to leukemia and lymphoma as well as all bone marrow specimens collected at UWMC, NHW and the Fred Hutch for transplant and hematology/oncology patients. Other samples processed include surgical pathology samples collected due to complications of blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) such as graft-vs.-host disease, infectious complications, hematologic malignancies, as well as toxicities arising from the transplant program. Tissue and fluid samples collected for morphologic evaluation of other diseases will be forwarded to clinical laboratories within the University of Washington system. The laboratory is staffed six days a week and has on-call Technologists and Pathologists available twenty-four hours a day to run and result critical specimens. The Fred Hutch Pathology Laboratory provides routine histologic staining, as well as immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization staining. In addition, Pathology provides histology services for a number of collaborative research studies with other members of the Fred Hutchinson Clinical Research Division, as well as for intradepartmental research based on the pathology archival material.

 

The Pathology Lab Supervisor is responsible for daily operations of the histology laboratory and the laboratory quality monitoring program. The supervisor is also responsible for all aspects for staff management including hiring/firing, annual performance appraisals, merit review, competency assessments and handling disciplinary action when appropriate.

 

1.0 FTE - Monday thorugh Friday 11a through 7:30p Fully Onsite

• Performs the duties of a Clinical Histotechnician III
• Assure the quality, completeness and maintenance of the laboratory's procedure, policy, and safety manuals.
• Supervise the daily operations, including scheduling, sample receipt, routine and special testing, quality control, quality assurance, inventory, projects, and establishing priorities.
• Work with the Laboratory Director and Manager on strategic goals and long-term planning.
• Evaluate and document new techniques and procedures; and assist in the selection of new laboratory instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Implement safety rules and regulations in compliance with institution, state and federal standards.
• Plan, schedule and/or coordinate continuing education and in-service education programs for technicians.
• Act as liaison for the laboratory with other health care and administrative personnel.
• Assist in development of laboratory budget and monitor expenditures of funds.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(3). Must meet the CLIA education requirements for a high complexity testing
• Minimum of five years of experience in clinical laboratory testing 
• HT or HTL (ASCP) laboratory certification

• Demonstrated ability to handle personnel conflicts and issues diplomatically

• Organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment is a must.

• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

Preferred:

• At least 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing in Anatomic Pathology. Meets the CLIA training and experience requirements for a high complexity general supervisor in Anatomic Pathology. 

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $97,823.00 to $146,681.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

1.0 FTE - Monday thorugh Friday 11a through 7:30p Fully Onsite

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). 

 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.