Evening Lab Manager

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Discover your opportunities at Yale!OverviewUnder the general direction of the Cytology Manager, manage the daily evening activities of the cytology laboratory, outreach Histology, and IHC staff within the laboratory.  Responsibilities include:Manage and oversee laboratory staffing, workflow, and delegate responsibility for laboratory functions.  This includes orienting and training staff members.  Monitors work progress and evaluation performance, including staff competencies.  Manages time and attendance records, including scheduling time off.  Assists in the corrective action process.  Assists with the selection of staff.  Directs and oversees the accurate and timely preparation, triage, tracking, and reporting of specimens.  Maintains quality of lab work, complying with University, State, and Federal regulatory agency standards.  This position requires strong leadership qualities in building and working with the team of laboratory staff.Working independently, under the general supervision of the Cytology Manager, performs a variety of routine, Molecular protocols for diagnostic testing. Applicant must have the ability to work collaboratively with contacts both internal and external to the laboratory, and to make decisions and direct the activities of others.  In collaboration with the Cytology manager formulate, establish, and implement quality standards; ensure complying performance.  Documentation and review daily QA/QC charts for laboratory equipment. Develop, revise, and implement new preparatory and staining techniques.  Ensure compliance with all university and governmental regulations concerning health and safety.  Formulate the annual supply and equipment budget and evaluate order and maintain lab equipment and supplies.  Assist with the selection and ordering of new equipment; maintain inventory.  Arrange and coordinate support services to the laboratory.  Oversee maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.  Perform other duties as directed by the Manager or Director of Pathology to ensure the proper functioning of the lab.  The hours of this position are 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM.Required Skills and Abilities1. Understanding in grossing surgical specimens for histology, including a strong knowledge and understanding on medical and anatomical terminology.2. Proven excellent leadership and organizational skills.3. Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the capability to resolve personnel issues that may arise in the unit.Preferred Education, Skills and Experience 1. 3 years related lab experience.Principal Responsibilities1. Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University. 2. Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and nonexempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed. 3. Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments. 4. Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments. 5. Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies. 6. Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects. 7. Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted. 8. Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments. 9. Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments. 10. Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department. 11. Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels. 12. Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis. 13. Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.Job Posting Date06/24/2026Job CategoryManagerBargaining UnitNONCompensation GradeAdministration & OperationsCompensation Grade ProfileManager; Program Leader (25)Salary Range$82,000.00 - $131,500.00Time TypeFull timeDuration TypeStaffWork ModelOn-siteBackground Check RequirementsAll candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.Health RequirementsCertain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.Posting DisclaimerSalary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and cur